Pro-Palestinian campus protests escalate as demonstrators target Jewish University of Colorado Regent's home
- Pro-Palestinian protestors clash outside the home of Jewish University of Colorado Regent over the university's ties to Israel.
- This marks the second protest at a University of Colorado regent's home, sparking tensions and raising concerns over the safety of the individuals involved.
- The targeted protest at a Jewish regent's home signifies an escalation in the ongoing demonstrations regarding Israel-related issues.
Pro-Palestine and pro-Israel protestors gathered outside the home of University of Colorado Regent Ilana Spiegel, who is Jewish, to demonstrate against the university's ties to Israel. The protest was met with both support and opposition, with pro-Israel counter-protestors outnumbering the pro-Palestinian group. The Jewish community expressed concern over the personal attacks and threats faced by Spiegel and her family. The protestors called on the CU Board of Regents to disclose their investment profiles with and divest from ties to Israel, citing the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Law enforcement monitored the demonstration to ensure safety. Spiegel emphasized the importance of peace, joy, and building a world of love, while condemning the targeting of her family and American Jews. The protestors are part of the Boycott, Divest and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which aims to dismantle the Jewish state and end Jewish self-determination, leading to a divide between those with opposing viewpoints.