Radical Anti-Israel Activists At Columbia Pour Cement Into Toilets, Disrupt Campus Operations

Anti-Israel activists at Columbia University poured cement into toilets across a campus building, prompting condemnation from administrators as law enforcement investigated the costly vandalism.

According to a report by HotAir, the vandals targeted restrooms on multiple floors, allegedly causing thousands of dollars in damage to the plumbing. They claimed responsibility on social media, declaring, “We left Hind’s call painted on SIPA, and we cemented the sewage lines … forcing them to shut down business-as-usual.”

Columbia administrators swiftly denounced the actions as “unacceptable and abhorrent” and announced that law enforcement was investigating.

The Free Beacon reported that the group behind the incident held earlier training on destructive tactics, prompting questions on why Columbia did not act earlier.

The individuals responsible for the incident at Columbia appeared to have outlined their objectives on social media, emphasizing their intent to interfere with “business-as-usual,” and encouraging others to follow suit. In an online statement that accompanied video of the vandalism, they wrote, “We are not experts in what it means to take revolutionary action. We are people – just like you – who, today, chose to act. We were afraid … and that is exactly the point.” These posts showcased an apparent sense of urgency and defiance, suggesting the group was prepared to face disciplinary actions, including potential expulsion.

Additional details emerged about a series of off-campus training sessions held by the same faction, where attendees reportedly discussed methods for committing property damage. One such strategy specifically described clogging sewage lines with cement — mirroring the vandalism that ultimately unfolded. Investigators are reviewing campus connections related to these trainings and whether deeper planning sessions contributed to the plumbing sabotage.

The scope of the gatherings has also come under greater scrutiny. Footage taken during one event showed a speaker asserting, “As long as Israel exists, it’s a genocide against the Palestinian people. Get to know your neighbors … and educate them. … A Zionist-free NYC is the only way that we can ensure that our universities don’t have the power to kick us out and silence us.”

In another instance, several individuals recited a poem featuring references from the writings of a Hamas leader.

Meanwhile, Columbia officials have confirmed that at least one student was suspended following a prior demonstration. Two more students have reportedly been identified and referred for further disciplinary review. Administrators have also been discussing a potential mask ban to prevent would-be offenders from hiding their identities, as well as the possibility of working more closely with the New York Police Department on campus to help ward off future disturbances.