the university cuts ties with Israeli interests. >> A new year in Morningside Heights. But the same war rages on in the Middle East. On the first day of classes at Columbia University students were met with more protests just off campus inflamed by ongoing tensions in Israel in Gaza following the recent murders of 6 hostages by Hamas. Columbia administrators are hoping to avoid another lawless scenario in the quad like last spring. So now the whole King wrought iron Gates are closed to the public students and faculty must pass through 6 entry points staffed by security protests without a permit on campus. Strictly prohibited. >> They're going to take immediate and will be consequences for students faculty. Anybody else that violates the policy. >> Following the resignation of Colombia's president last month. The university spent the summer retooling its demonstration guidelines. And I'm hoping that the new president who replaces her, it's someone who is more focused on allowing students to have a voice in giving them a platform to make their beliefs heard. Dozens coming, right? >> Is the stays so is now to find an institution. In recent weeks, new leadership started listening. Sessions and released a report and training regarding antisemitism as well as Islamophobia. The interim president meeting with students on both sides promising to strike a balance and a safe learning environment. >> Whoever they choose a