Hamas operative says they influence college protests in the U.S

In recent weeks, anti-Israel protests have surged across U.S. college campuses, coinciding with the heightened tensions resulting from Hamas's attacks on Israel. During these demonstrations, various groups have expressed strong pro-Hamas sentiments, often leading to clashes with law enforcement and incidents of violence. Specific universities, such as Columbia University, have drawn particular criticism for their perceived failure to address the growing influence of pro-Hamas encampments and demonstrations that many view as promoting violence against Jewish students. This unrest reflects broader societal divisions and concerns over campus anti-Semitism, leading to legal actions from victims of Hamas-related atrocities who allege that the group collaborates with American campus groups to spread anti-Semitic rhetoric. Their lawsuit highlights statements made by one of their captors, Abdallah Aljamal, which claimed that Hamas manages a network to propagate its messaging and organize protests on American soil, portraying a troubling intersection of international conflict and domestic civil activism. The situation has prompted calls for accountability from college administrations, as institutional responses are scrutinized amid a wave of activism demanding changes to how universities handle issues of anti-Israel sentiment and campus safety.