In an interview, Mr. Carr said the Israeli American Council, which describes itself as a nonpartisan group representing Israelis and Israeli Americans, did not condone the violence.
But the nonprofit organization’s plans to stage more counter-protests on or near other college campuses has raised the prospect of further confrontations between pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian factions.
professor of Jewish history who, with colleagues, tried to act as a buffer between the two sides.
The demonstrations have expanded to more campuses in recent days, with encampments popping up and students occupying buildings and central quads.
Access to some colleges has been restricted to students and faculty out of safety concerns More than 2,000 people have been arrested or detained.
Persons:
Carr, ”, David Myers
Organizations:
Israeli American Council, Israel, Columbia University
Locations:
New York, Gaza, Israel