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Ilhan Omar's Daughter Makes Headlines at Columbia University Protest

US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's daughter Isra Hirsi's protest at Columbia University sparks controversy and nationwide Gaza Solidarity movement.

US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's daughter, Isra Hirsi, recently made waves with her protest at Columbia University in New York. The 41-year-old history-making politician applauded her daughter's activism, which led to the lifting of interim suspensions of anti-Israel campus protesters at Barnard College. Isra Hirsi's actions have garnered attention and support from her mother, Ilhan Omar, a prominent member of the 'Squad' in Congress.

The Columbia University protest, led by Isra Hirsi, has ignited a nationwide Gaza Solidarity movement after students were arrested and suspended for peaceful demonstrations. The saga has unfolded with Barnard College's president easing suspensions following a faculty revolt against anti-Israel campus protesters. Isra Hirsi's cry for transparency regarding the students allegedly sprayed with "chemical weapons" during the protests has sparked debate and raised awareness about the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

In the midst of the tensions, US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar voiced her support for 'peacefully protesting' at Columbia University. The unfolding events, including Barnard College offering to restore building access to some suspended students, highlight the intersection of activism, politics, and academia in a polarizing landscape. Isra Hirsi's actions and Ilhan Omar's advocacy underscore the impact of generational activism and the complexities of addressing Middle Eastern conflicts on US campuses.