Tensions over Israel-Hamas war simmer on college campuses | 60 Minutes 

I don't live in America. But it sounds like people are deliberately confusing Palestinians for Hamas and Israel for Jews. Nobody is trying hard for discernment. Glad to see that dialogue in places like Dartmouth exist, and shows that disinformation can be fought back.

The older I get, the less I understand this horrrible world we live in

Bravo, Dartmouth, for fostering the kind of dialogue that actually gets people to start putting themselves in the other side's shoes.

I am not confused by the Palestinian guy, you are saying that a Israeli soldier came to your home, shot your friend (10 year old boy) in cold blood, and just decided to leave you alive. He speaks as though he has reason, but interviewer literally went to his rallies to see them defacing a missing child poster. He talks about empathy and how he doesn't agree with Hamas action of Oct 7, yet has no problem with people in his organization doing these kinds of acts? The measure of hypocrisy seems to make this movement extremely fallable.

kudos to 60 minutes for doing a fair reporting. I think this is the first time I thought that in decades.

"The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them and do nothing about it". Albert Einstein

Way to go 60 Minutes. This is what journalism should look like and sound like.

The Dartmouth professors and the students who took their course are a breath of fresh air compared to everyone else

Dartmouth seems to have gotten it right over Columbia, Harvard, MIT, and Penn. Administration and faculty firmly setting rules and condemning violence, swiftly enforcing discipline even against radical faculty, creating a balanced forum for free expression and dialogue for the purpose critical thinking and debate, free of disinformation and propaganda.

What the world needs most now is empathy. Feek the pain on the other sides, only then can we unite to bring that peace that only comes after justice

3:57 - Why 'unsafe'?... Who started it? I wonder where they were before the war. Surly they didn't had a clue

Good for 60 minutes, having the guts to get into the heart of a very difficult subject, with a very sensitive group.

It should be formed as such, “we condemn all forms of violence on both sides” it’s not moral to take the life of anyone period. There is enough land, sun, and water to nourish everyone.

How others could deface images of innocence hostages despite their opinions on the war is absolutely beyond me...

Freedom of speech doesn't mean tolerating hatred and terrorists. If it is terrorists ideology then it should not come under free speech

In japan went go to college to to attend class not to protest about things outside education.

It’s interesting that both sides are thinking “how can you let this happen?”

“I did not say I justified what Hamas did but I empathize” yeah that’s the problem

My question is..... How many innocent would die if Israel allowed Hanas to continue with their pledge of destroying Israel and killing all Jews?

Gotta give props where props are due 👏🏾. Good shyt @60Minutes. I've prayed many nights that we ALL can just have a complex but simple conversation. I'm soooo tired of the division and negative energy surrounding the entire globe 🌎. Here's an Oldie but a goodie... LOVE THY NEIGHBOR

Its so hard to uproot, the way you were brought up, your heart is with your family, its so hard to change your beliefs, I'm so glad 60 minutes, showed this!!!! Education is 🗝️ key.. thousands of years , fighting, hate, pain, loss, anger, repeat" ❤ break the cycle" LOVE, !

The main problem, that the pro Palestine lives for revenge. Not for better future

Generally, quite a good segment. Highlighting what Dartmouth did so well delivered an important message. Being more specific about what Columbia (see: Joseph Massad) and other universities did so poorly would have made it much more powerful.

This West Bank Arab wants everyone to feel his pain. Apparently, his pain is the most important thing in the world. He in fact brushed aside the terrorist attack on Israel with an "or course..." and did not condemn the brutality for, basically, he accepts what Hamas did as a just thing. Because the important thing here is, of course, his pain. It's all about revenge. Never mind how many peace plans you put on the table; as Arafat said at Camp David, "if I sign this I'll be killed as soon as I get home" or something close to that. That tells you the story. The real goal is the elimination of the State of Israel as well as the extermination of all Jews in the region, as it happened earlier in all Muslim countries.

- reporter - what makes you feel unsafe - Israeli student: “I had to walk thru protests” SMH 🤦‍♂️

Look at the donors of Columbia University and you'll get your answers

These kids believe the world began when they were born.

For such a contentious topic I think y’all did a great job reporting on it

Good reporting. Both sides deserve peace and respect. I hope Dartmouth can set an example for others.🙏

He wants them to feel his pain but he doesn't feel theirs.

Im glad 60 minutes had studemt palestinian leaders talk about empathy and understanding the root cause. His reaction to his best friene dying......thats how violence perpetuates. We have 2 ethnicities who have experienced generational trauma. The difference is a power imbalance between Israel and palestine.

The pain the Palestinians are suffering is self inflicted so stop telling everyone they must sympathize and support your cause.

Where were these people when our government ws bombing Marawi City a few years back? Oh yes most of these people never heard of Marawi City cos no Jews were involved in the battle. Whenever the word Israel or Jew is mentioned something triggers these people into madness

One huge problem that continues to fuel this conflict is the manner in which the Gaza Strip and the West Bank were formed. The establishment of a Jewish State occurred right after Imperialism and during Colonialism. Hence, there was absolutely no consideration for the Palestinian people (where they would go when exiled or where they would live if they remained in Israel). In 1948, the physical occupation of the land was conducted in a manner that only considered the needs and placement of the Jewish people. Neither the Palestinians nor the members of the Arab world were consulted and none of them participated in the strategic planning to establish Israel. As a result, the Palestinians were left without a geographic land space to live. Making a Two-State option geographically impossible

An Israeli soldier targeted and killed a 10 year old boy? What a liar. He should be , but I know he's not, ashamed of himself

its so toxic people who point out how violent Islam is are labeled as islamophobic. its not a religion of peace like they lie and say it is

This is excellent reporting

Bravo Dartmouth! This is what education looks like. Teaching Critical thinking, listening to each other & understanding both sides. The only way forward…

And the show goes on.

These students seem brainwashed.

What a great action of the two professors. This and nothing else should be implemented in any other Unis with the same faculties.

These protests aren’t pro-Palestinian, they are pro Hamas & antisemitic. The pro-Hamas protests are violent, intimidating, & chaotic. Whereas, the pro-Israel demonstrations are peaceful & dignified. There is a HUGE difference in these groups. One is violent & the other wants peace. If Hamas stopped attacking Israel, they’d be left alone by Israel. Hamas needs to return the hostages & surrender. This is on them, not Israel to ‘ceasefire’.

Support of Palestinian rights is being portrayed as support of Hamas

Israel has a right to defend itself against terrorists.

I can understand both sides. They are both to blame now, but the problem was created long ago. The only way forward is an open discussion between the people of both sides, the government's are not helping rather the opposite. The west created Israel and did take land, in some instances by force and some not, since wast areas were inhabited. All this for a people who were unwanted and percicuted elsewhere. The resulting quality of life is now fare worse on one side as a result. Two wrongs don't make a right.

Protests against the Israeli government or protests against zionism are not the same as anti-semitism.

Good luck finding decent jobs.

Judith Varnai Shorer said the biggest threat to Israel is the young black community in America.

“If I have rejoiced at my enemy’s misfortune or gloated over the trouble that came to him- said Job in Job 31 and that is he did so he would deserve being judged. The porphet Job PBUH would not approve of rejoicing and dancing over an enemy's downfall. It's a mystery to me why there isn't widespread Palestinian and Arab condemnation of the Hamas rapes of women and why they have handbooks for that. It underminds claims when they turn a blind eye to violence and britality on Hamas part (but people are fallen and sin broken and need mercy from God and in great need of a savior).

I wonder if they would be as brave if they had to actually go to battle for people who live so far away.

I hope business owners refuse to hire anyone from Harvard & Columbia who participated in this 💩☠️

The difference is that the Palestinians and Islamic are calling for Israel and Jew genocide and Israel ans Jews don't call for the Palestinians and Muslims genocide. The Palesinians declined every peace offer even when they got 99% of what they asked for, Israel never started a war just won every one when needed to defend itself. Not to mention the difference in human values

Have empathy for Palestinian civilians caught (by Hamas) in the cross fire. Have empathy for peaceful Palestinians caught (by Hamas and the PA) behind an impenetrable wall of hatred for Jews which causes the to have to live under occupation. This is who you have empathy for. Have empathy for a Jewish population that just wants to live somewhere where they can't be expelled and exiled, and have their own state and live in peace, but can't because of "Jew Hatred". If this Medawi guy and others like him want others to "feel his pain", his head it not in the right place. Once you realize that the person you are fighting against just wants peace, the pain ends. Want others to lay down their arms and accept a peaceful solution and the pain will end. Love your children more than you hate the Jews, and the pain will end...

I pray for peace

60 Minutes has been a bastion of quality journalism for as long as I can remember. I learn so much from this program. This is the dialogue we need.

I do not get it, why would you expect to see unanimity on a campus? I would indeed worry if there will be no dissent or different ideas about this issue because only in dictatorships like North Korea this happens.

"If Tuesday’s hearing made anything clear, it’s that the time for having it both ways, at the expense of Jews, must come to an end now!" Bret Stevens, NYT Columnist, 10. Dec., Spot On!

Can we just take a minute to applause Dartmouth for their stance on this? This is exactly how a university should handle situations such as the Israel-Hamas war!

empathizing is justifying because he is legitimizing their perspective. that's insane.

A definite difference in tone between the two protests. 🤔

Proof that people want good things but rarely have any idea what they are doing or even thinking.

From 2008 till SEPTEMBER 2023, 6,407 Palestinians, 308 Israelis in conflict situations. Not counting all the mutilations, abuse and property theft. Who has the right to self defence, the Perp or the victim?

Israelis From Across The Globe Fly Home To Join Fight Against Hamas. What about the Palestinians?

There cannot be a future of peace for either side of this conflict while one side is allowed to act with impunity! Anybody who doesn't understand or accept this is denying reality.

Bill Ackman will make sure those idiots never get a job on Wall St.

I don't get why they demand everyone to condemn anyone. Let people have freedom of speech, thoughts and opinions.

Why don't call a terrorist attack

I'm told Zionists are not Jews. I accept and champion that but then I'm attacked because I say it. But hamas is ALL of Palestine. What hypocrisies. Hamas is not Palestine you forks. Palestinians are the most loving, caring, kind and accepting nation. THAT'S WHY THEY ACCEPTED 60000 ZIONIST IMMIGRANTS THAT TOOK THEIR LAND.

The Palestinian guy he interviewed is wild. Dude is chasing revenge while simultaneously saying he wants to put a good face to Palestinians, and THEN he says he sympathizes with Oct 7. What a tool.

The first time in my life, I see @60minutes being this "neutral". Not the best way to frame this conflict, but surely a huge move towards deviating from a biased representation. So, here's my thank you for it (if that means anything to you).

I used to see this kind of thing a lot when I went to university ten years ago, both at my university in Canada and when I studied abroad in Israel (I spent a bit more time in Israel after I graduated). The volume may have turned up because of recent events, but the content hasn't really changed. I became very disillusioned with Israeli-Palestinian activism of all kinds, but especially on campus. I found this topic was often used as a way for students to show that they're a good person and signal to their friends that they're part of a tribe. They often don't even know that much about the conflict in a lot of cases, and in almost all cases they're getting themselves involved in something they don't REALLY understand. I care about the opinion of an Israeli who is going to be recalled for reserve duty. I care about the opinion of a Palestinian in East Jerusalem. I care about the opinion of academics on this topic, especially Israeli and Palestinian ones. I'm not very interested in the opinion of a lot of these students. They should be listening rather than think they can save the world or their activism is going to matter one bit. That being said, I really liked how the teachers and students at Dartmouth featured in this video handled this. We need more of that.

It is not Israel Hamas war, but the occupation attack on Palestine.

These campuses are clearly not healthy environments for young people. There is also scary similarities to behavior in 1940's Berlin.

Well done 60 minutes for opening the dialogue. What I hear the most here is the absolute dire need for empathy. For each side to hear the other one. Those who want to silence the other side are on the wrong side of history.

What this Palestinian fails to mention is that his friend had a gun in his hand. Would he condemn HAMAS

Why are the Israeli students so shocked about the attacks of Hamas. Yes, they were horrible. But do these students know what Israeli soldiers do to Palestinians day in day out ? Especially the settlers ? And let`s not start with the current genocide. Is it O.K for the students that all these horrors on the Palestinian people are done in their name ? In Germany we learnt : Never again. Why is another genocide happening now and is accepted ?

Before 10/7 many Palestinians lived and worked happily in Israel. How many Jews could live in Gaza? For how long would Jewish person live, if he went to Gaza? For one hour?

Columbia can learn a thing or two from the way Dartmouth is handling the painful situation on both sides. Really commendable to make it a teaching moment; I also thought it would have been obvious, instead of fomenting a greater divide.

The whole situation is out of control.All if these kids are upset but no ones offering solutions.

Palestinian feel endangered on the Columbia University. Palestinian people are not giving the equal rights to speak for their people. The Jewish people can't acknowledge that they are getting special treatment. Pro Israeli has a building not so much for the Palestinians. Treatment is not equal.

To think, we went to college to get an education. Not to be indoctrinated.

The youth of today have much bigger problems facing them. Wake up kids!

Deport them.

Occupation is the key word that Pro-Israeli’s do not understand. Victimhood is not a cover for genocide and facts. Much respect for Jewish people protesting human rights. Nothing to do with Hamas.

50 years from today people will have completely different opinions on Israel. Israel is 21st century South Africa. They will teach students Israel was settler colonialism apartheid regime

Children are getting blown up and we are talking about adult feelings

And these are supposedly educated students, what a system failure!!

My polarized friends and I were profoundly centered after watching: *Frontline's **_Shattered Dreams of Peace._* In the two-hour report, the whole problem comes into focus and suggests no remedy _(while imparting likely consensus about the solution)._ The two-state outcome is imperative, but first there's an obstacle course requiring outside help _(international contingency)_ to facilitate the solution and enforce peace _(likely for a generation)._

I just love how even these supposed experts are distracted. Totally unaware of the real issue and root causes behind them. How can so many seemingly intelligent people on this planet be so stuipd?

These students need to get off TikTok and start getting real historical facts before protesting. It blows my mind how fast the world went from "Never Again" to "Yay, here we go again" 🤦‍♂️

The size of the pro-Palestinian crowds and the size of the pro-Israeli crowds tells you everything you need to know.

When did universities stop being centres where you can discuss and then agree to differ, and walk away still friends?

How do you support the occupyer...

Try to find historical sources, which terrorist in his terror killed up to twenty thousand innocent civilians and the majority of these lives were children?Nothing, and Israel did it in just a few weeks. This does not include the lives of Palestinian civilians who died tragically by Israel decades ago during its occupation of the territory

In light of the Hamas-Israeli war after October 7th...and after watching the heads of these schools testify before Congress concerning the Anti-Semetic protests in their campuses (The Latinate plural form campi), I came to realize that the level of education attained is not necessarily equal to the level of intelligence acquired. As Saint Marie Eugenie said, “Education is to allow the good in every person to break through the rock that imprisons it and bring it into the light where it can blossom and shed its radiance.” But these schools are allowing hatred to take hold under the guise of "free-speech." Hence...These so-called elite ivy legue schools are like Land Rovers: expensive, elitist and luxurious, and ultimately nothing but self-aggrandized, pretentious and junk!

That young lady who is pro Palestinian should think about the fact that in her country she wouldn't even be allowed to talk let lead anti anything marches.

some students feel unsafe because of protests. imagine how palestinian children under constant bombardment feel. what a crazy world

Glorification of violence is not protected speech.

Most of the American universities are heavily funded by Muslims nations like Qatar and UAE and so they have more control and deeper influence on decision making process. Any Jews and Hindus are more common in these universities in America.

The solution for this problem in the University spaces is simple - LESS protesting, MORE LEARNING. This is a GREAT OPPORTUNITY for students to setup Information sharing groups. Twice a week, students should all meetup in an auditorium at which any pertinent information students discover that informs their opinions can be shared via videos, interviews, historical documents, etc. It is obvious students feel entitled to an opinion about a problem that is rooted in aspects far deeper than what they are accustomed to. They are treating it as if it is a political, academic and conflict that can be rationally discussed and negotiated. But that is the mistake. Israel shares western logical discourse. Arab culture is an Islamic value system which informs EVERY aspect of the dillemma. I know for a fact that well over 90% of students have ZERO knowledge and comprehension of Arab-Islamic Ideology. It's so foolish to watch these kids going bananas and going in circles with the same talking points that all barely scratch the surface of what's really going on. American kids, we don't realize Palestinians are a part of a broader culture, that is Arab-Muslim- which does not use the same set of ethics or even all the same hierarchy of values. If this is not included in the discourse, the BIGGEST point of contention is missed. Very stupid. I'm embarrassed for them expressing so much rage and Social moral righteousness, while being totally ignorant of the biggest problem. It shows how much they care more about being right and being angry and crying, than about sitting down in the library reading, seeking suppressed information and uncovering the conspiracies, so they can write innovative papers on the subject. They are just being children putting on their little show. They think they are actively being a part of the "solution" when in this case, they are imitating many of the same behavior patterns that are rampant in the middle east. This is like a true test of stupidity- Monkey See, Monkey Do. At some point one Monkey has to see other monkey approach and say "that's not working" and go to the drawing board. Or not. There are aspects of Islamic tribalism which value NON-Compromise. They hold on to everything from the past like a grudge, so it's hard to tell if when we are intending to sit and have discourse for solutions, whether they (Islamic-Arab representatives) are engaging with you with the same intent, or simply there to convince you further why they have a natural right to the whole pie. Lastly, it's a disingenuous debate around this whole issue if it is not inclusive of 1. the principles of the Quran, 2. How Islam is an all inclusive belief system- the culture, Politics and set of laws with specific and extreme punishments for what westerners consider minor infractions. 3. that the Quran is riddled with teaching hatred and demonization of Jews. 4. That they practice and believe in the Quran to this day as if nothing has changed since the 7th century. They don't comprehend naturally that laws and beliefs are two separate conversations, and so on. The religious element is so crucial to this context that students getting all worked up creating tension and divide is an absolute waste of time, that will lead to the same outcome as has existed in the Middle East - a NEVER ENDING running around in circles yelling and throwing tantrums about their anger and frustration. The students are literally unwittingly absorbing the same conflict from Palestine to Columbia University. Except its extra dumb because it's an education institution that should have plenty of trustworthy sources of information, and the teachers should be present to this issue and be designing new educational programs on the fly to resolve the violence through access to KNOWLEDGE, deeper historical influences at play, hidden alliances, and critical analysis of all media especially news sources in Palestine, Iran, etc. Cmon professors, are you all still committed to Truth and education as a way to solving problems?? Or are you all too scared to allow the Truths to be seen and spoken, for fear of being a target? If WW3 begins, I blame you, the University Professors, especially at the so called reputable ones (one of which I graduated from). I won 't be impressed when students start getting hurt, and I will hold the teachers accountable for it, for not honoring facts and critical analysis as KING of academic value!