Columbia University says it is increasing campus security after an incident involving protesters.
NEW YORK -- Columbia University says it is boosting security after an incident on campus involving protesters. Earlier this week, the university said in a statement a class on 'The History of Modern Israel ' was disrupted Tuesday by a group of students who handed out fliers showing violent imagery. 'We strongly condemn this disruption, as well as the fliers that included violent imagery that is unacceptable on our campus and in our community.
School officials say the incident remains under investigation and will include disciplinary action, warning any act of antisemitism or other form of discrimination will not be tolerated. 'Columbia must be a community where we hold people responsible and accountable for their actions.
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