Following the 48-hour deadline set by Columbia University for negotiations with anti-Israel protesters who have occupied the main lawn, talks are ongoing as the deadline has passed without a resolution.
On Tuesday at 3:15 a.m., a campus spokesperson announced the 48-hour window for discussions between the university and the protesters. Despite the deadline passing, Columbia stated on Thursday that negotiations are still in progress and have shown signs of improvement.
The university revealed that a small group of faculty, administrators, and University Senators have been engaging in dialogue with student organizers to address the dismantling of the encampment and adherence to university policies moving forward. Both parties have presented their respective demands during the talks.
Meanwhile, the New York Police Department emphasized on social media that officers are unable to enter the private campus without authorization from the university, except in cases of emergencies or ongoing criminal activities.
The situation at Columbia University remains fluid as negotiations between the institution and the protesters continue. The encampment on the main lawn persists as both sides work towards a resolution that aligns with the university's policies and the demands of the demonstrators.
