# Columbia Activists Allegedly Linked to Hamas, Rescued Hostage Reveals## What it’s aboutShlomi Ziv, who was recently rescued from being held hostage by Hamas, claims in a recent lawsuit that his captors revealed ties between the terrorist organization and certain activist groups on American campuses, notably at Columbia University.## Why It MattersThis revelation underscores potential international security threats as well as anti-Israel activities taking place under the guise of student activism on U.S. soil. Strengthening ties between foreign terrorist organizations and domestic groups raises urgent questions regarding safety and the propagation of anti-Semitic sentiments globally.## DetailsAccording to the lawsuit filed in New York’s Southern District Court, Hamas operatives purportedly provided financial and organizational support to American activist organizations. The lawsuit accuses groups like Within Our Lifetime and Columbia University’s Students for Justice in Palestine of having received such support.## Organizational TiesIllicit operations trace back to 1988 with the Palestine Committee—created by the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas—that spawned numerous supporting organizations such as the Holy Land Foundation. After the exposure of these arms, new associations were formed, continuing financial and logistical support efforts by collaborating with student groups at universities.## Federal ConcernsIdentity of several student leaders at Columbia University is a centerpiece of a federal inquiry aimed at investigating and possibly deporting those connected to pro-Hamas activism. Emphasis is being placed on the necessity of curtailing radical influences and ensuring campus safety.## Amplified ThreatsSpeakers at events hosted by the accused groups have reportedly affirmed support for armed violence and alliances with radical organizations. A stark example involves events like a “Resistance 101” lecture leading up to intensified campus protests fueled by rhetoric supporting militancy against Israel.## Final NotesSecurity tensions remain high as Israel advocates for scrutiny and transparent investigations into such dangerous affiliations, seeking collaborative efforts from global allies to thwart further skid into divisiveness and threats perceived from these movements.Shlomi Ziv’s endurance as a hostage and ongoing legal action spearheads the broader pursuit to not only protect Israel but to dismantle hazardous configurations that may jeopardize peace and stability worldwide.
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