Anti-Israel agitators occupied Columbia University's south lawn hours before University President Minouche Shafik was scheduled to testify before Congress on Wednesday.

Dozens of protesters camped out on the campus, calling on the university to divest itself from companies that have ties to Israel. Shafik is set to testify regarding antisemitism on Columbia's campus.

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Dozens of anti-Israel agitators took over Columbia University's campus demanding divestment from companies connected to Israel on Wednesday.{ai:summary}<p>Anti-Israel protesters disrupt Columbia University, demand divestment. President Shafik faces congressional inquiry. #politics</p>

Anti-Israel agitators occupy Columbia campus as university president faces grilling from Congress

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