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

Dozens of anti-Israel agitators took over Columbia University's campus demanding divestment from companies connected to Israel on Wednesday.

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.

This is a developing story. Check back soon for updates.

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