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The authorities at Columbia University have lost control…

According to a New York Post report, a violent mob of pro-Palestinian protesters broke into Columbia’s Hamilton Hall in the early hours of Tuesday morning. They used metal barricades, chairs, and tables to block others from getting inside, footage posted on social media shows.

One video shows a hammer-wielding student destroying the windows of the building.

Once inside, some anti-Israel protesters quickly covered security cameras with tape and black trash bags, according to the student-led Columbia Daily Spectator.

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Columbia released a statement reacting to the riot early Tuesday morning.

“Early this morning, a group of protestors [sic] occupied Hamilton Hall on the Morningside campus,” the school said. “In light of the protest activity on campus, members of the University community who can avoid coming to the Morningside campus today (Tuesday, April 30) should do so; essential personnel should report to work according to university policy. Please check with your supervisor if you have any questions. Be aware that access to campus and other campus buildings may be restricted.”

It added: “We will continue to update you with more information should there be additional changes to campus access today.”

From The New York Post:

As of mid-morning, the rogue rioters were still occupying the South Lawn building, which has been the scene of the school’s anti-Israel encampment for over a week, the paper reported.

The escalation prompted Columbia officials to shut down the campus Tuesday, blocking off access to everyone but students who reside there and essential employees.

When the group initially barged into the building in the early hours, several campus facilities workers were still inside. The protesters removed some of the barricades to let them out.

One of the workers yelled, “They held me hostage” as he left the building and smacked somebody’s camera, the student newspaper reported.

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