A shocking “protest manual” circulating at Columbia University instructs students on using sledgehammers for sabotage and pouring concrete into pipes as part of anti-Israel activism.
At a Glance
- A 14-page anarchist manual providing detailed instructions for destructive acts against pro-Israel targets is circulating among Columbia University students
- The guide, linked to radical group Palestine Action, includes instructions for using sledgehammers, concrete in pipes, and creating “cells” of activists
- The manual advises protesters on maintaining anonymity through cash purchases, burner phones, and VPNs to avoid detection
- Columbia University, already the epicenter of campus protests against Israel, is bracing for intensified demonstrations as students return to classes
Radical Protest Playbook Exposed
As Columbia University prepares for another semester of potentially disruptive anti-Israel protests, a disturbing 14-page anarchist manual has emerged that takes campus activism to dangerous new extremes. The document, circulating among Columbia students, provides explicit instructions for committing destructive acts against pro-Israel targets, including detailed guidance on using sledgehammers for sabotage and methods for blocking building pipes with concrete.
According to reports, the manual is linked to Palestine Action, a UK-based extremist group known for its disruptive tactics against companies associated with Israel’s military-industrial complex. The guide appears on the radical website Unity of Fields and offers comprehensive advice on creating “cells” of activists, conducting reconnaissance, and planning destructive actions while evading law enforcement. This development represents a significant escalation beyond typical protest activities, suggesting a shift toward coordinated property destruction.
Covering Tracks and Avoiding Detection
The manual goes beyond simply advocating for property damage, offering detailed operational security instructions that read like something from a terrorist handbook. It advises would-be activists to maintain strict anonymity by using cash for purchases, wearing inconspicuous clothing during planning stages, and employing sophisticated digital privacy measures like burner phones and VPNs to hide their identities and activities from authorities.
“As long as Columbia continues to invest and to benefit from Israeli apartheid, the students will continue to resist,” said Mahmoud Khalil, one of the organizers of past protests at Columbia, who has since been arrested by ICE and faces deportation proceedings.
The Israel-based Shirion Collective, which tracks antisemitism globally, claims the manual was discovered at Columbia University and represents a dangerous escalation in tactics. The university has yet to comment on the existence of the manual despite its inflammatory and potentially illegal content. This silence comes as the campus has already experienced significant unrest, with the NYPD having made over 100 arrests during previous demonstrations.
Campus Braces for Renewed Protests
Columbia University’s administration is already on high alert as students return to campus, with security measures substantially increased. Entrances are now guarded and private security personnel maintain a visible presence throughout the grounds. These precautions come after previous protests forced the resignation of former president Minouche Shafik, who had authorized police intervention to clear encampments that had taken over parts of the campus.
“We are hoping for the best, but we are all wagering how long before we go into total lockdown again,” said Rebecca Korbin, a concerned faculty member.
The university has attempted to address concerns by initiating listening sessions, releasing a report on campus antisemitism, and introducing new protest guidelines. However, these efforts have satisfied neither Jewish students who filed a lawsuit demanding greater protection nor the protest organizers who have openly declared their intentions to intensify demonstrations until Columbia cuts all ties with companies linked to Israel.
Growing Safety Concerns
The circulation of this tactical manual raises serious questions about campus safety and the boundaries of protected speech versus criminal activity. The document explicitly encourages actions that would constitute criminal offenses, including breaking and entering, vandalism, and property destruction. For Jewish students already feeling threatened, the existence of such materials only heightens concerns about personal safety on campus.
“They violated every rule in the book and they openly state they’ll continue to do so,” noted Elisha Baker, expressing frustration with protesters’ disregard for university policies.
While Columbia’s interim president Katrina Armstrong has pledged to balance free expression with maintaining a safe learning environment, the revelation of this manual presents a challenging test case. The university must now determine whether materials advocating property destruction and providing instruction on evading law enforcement fall within the bounds of acceptable campus discourse or represent a genuine security threat requiring intervention.
