Columbia University Restricts Campus Access Amid Renewed Protests

The move aims to prevent disruptions from anti-Israel demonstrations as the fall semester begins.

Only Columbia ID holders and pre-registered guests can enter the campus.
The university may empower security officers to arrest protesters.
Last semester's protests led to hundreds of arrests and a hostile atmosphere for Jewish students.
Recent vandalism and antisemitic incidents have heightened tensions.
Student protesters plan to escalate their activities despite the new restrictions.