{"id":2064868,"date":"2023-10-12T13:23:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T17:23:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israeli-columbia-university-student-assaulted-while-putting-up-posters-of-hamass-hostages-on-campus\/"},"modified":"2023-10-12T13:25:22","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T17:25:22","slug":"israeli-columbia-university-student-assaulted-while-putting-up-posters-of-hamass-hostages-on-campus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israeli-columbia-university-student-assaulted-while-putting-up-posters-of-hamass-hostages-on-campus\/","title":{"rendered":"Israeli student attacked while posting Hamas hostage posters at Columbia University."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fisraeli-columbia-university-student-assaulted-while-putting-up-posters-of-hamass-hostages-on-campus%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2064868&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Israeli Student Assaulted After\u2064 Hanging Posters of Hamas Attack<\/h2>\n<figure><figcaption>Pro-Palestinian\u200b rally\u2063 in New York City \u2064(Photo \u2062by Adam Gray\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div>\n<p>An Israeli student\u2062 at \u2064Columbia University was\u2064 brutally attacked for displaying posters\u2062 of hostages taken by Hamas following their recent attack on Israel.<\/p>\n<p>The 24-year-old student \u2063was viciously \u2064beaten with a\u2063 stick, resulting in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israeli-columbia-university-student-assaulted-while-putting-up-posters-of-hamass-hostages-on-campus\/\" title=\"Israeli student attacked while posting Hamas hostage posters at Columbia University.\">minor \u200cinjuries including<\/a> a broken finger. The NYPD swiftly apprehended a 19-year-old suspect, who now \u2063faces charges\u200b of assault, as reported by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbiaspectator.com\/news\/2023\/10\/12\/general-studies-student-allegedly-assaulted-in-front-of-butler-library-suspect-arrested-and-charged-nypd-says\/?mibextid=Zxz2cZ\">Columbia Spectator<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In an interview with the\u200b publication, the victim, identified as I.A., \u2062expressed his \u200bdecision to stay away from campus for the foreseeable future and issued a warning to other \u200cIsraeli students.<\/p>\n<p>It \u2063is worth noting that \u2064conflicts in Israel have historically led to\u200d a surge in anti-Semitic hate crimes, not only in the United States but also in other\u200c countries, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2023\/10\/12\/israel-gaza-war-hate-crimes-america\">data<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to \u200bthe <em>Columbia Spectator<\/em>, the victim\u2064 revealed that he was targeted simply \u2063for being an Israeli facing a specific\u200c kind \u2062of threat.<\/p>\n<p>Secretary of State Antony Blinken \u2064recently confirmed that Hamas has claimed the\u2063 lives of at least 25 Americans, with several others still missing, as\u200d reported \u2063by the <a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/latest-news\/american-death-toll-in-hamas-attack-on-israel-rises-to-25-others-missing\/\">Free Beacon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> To start a conversation with a stranger, you could say something \u200blike, &#8220;Hi! How\u200d are you doing \u2062today?&#8221; or &#8220;Hello, \u2063do you mind \u200bif I join you?&#8221; This would show that you are friendly and open to conversation.<\/p>\n<h2> Are \u2064there any cultural considerations that should be taken\u2062 into account when attempting to engage\u200b in conversation \u2063with a stranger<\/h2>\n<p><span>  When engaging in conversation \u2063with\u2063 a stranger, it is important to\u200c be aware\u2064 of and respect cultural\u200b considerations. Here are some\u2063 points to\u200d consider:<\/p>\n<p>1. Non-verbal communication: Different cultures have varying norms regarding personal space, eye contact, hand gestures, and physical touch. \u2064Be mindful\u2064 of these \u200bcultural differences to avoid making the\u200b other person uncomfortable.<\/p>\n<p>2. Politeness and \u2063greetings: \u2064Greetings can vary across cultures, ranging from a handshake, a bow, \u2064or even a \u2063kiss on the cheek. Research or observe local\u2063 customs \u2063to understand how people typically greet each other.<\/p>\n<p>3. Topics\u2062 of conversation: \u200dAvoid sensitive\u2062 topics such \u2062as politics, religion, or controversial local \u2063issues unless the other person initiates the discussion. Focus on neutral topics such as \u200dhobbies, \u2064weather, or local attractions.<\/p>\n<p>4. Use of \u200bhumor:\u200b Humor can be culturally specific and\u2062 what might\u200c be funny in one \u2064culture can\u2064 be\u2062 offensive or\u200b misunderstood\u200c in \u2062another. Be cautious with jokes \u200dor \u2062sarcasm until you \u200dunderstand the other person&#8217;s cultural\u2063 background.<\/p>\n<p>5. Directness vs. indirectness:\u200c Cultures differ in their communication \u200dstyles, some being more direct while\u2063 others prefer\u200c indirect communication. Adjust your communication style accordingly to make the\u200c conversation more comfortable for both \u200cparties.<\/p>\n<p>6. Listening\u2064 and \u2064observing: Actively listening and observing the person&#8217;s cues can\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-533-million-facebook-users-phone-numbers-and-other-data-leaked-online-available-to-hackers-for-free\/\" title=\"Report: 533 Million Facebook Users\u2019 Phone Numbers And Other Data Leaked Online, Available To Hackers For Free\">provide valuable information<\/a> about their cultural\u2064 background and \u200chelp you \u200badapt your conversation \u2064style\u200b accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>7. Language and accents: \u2062Be patient \u200dwhen\u2062 interacting with\u200d someone who speaks \u200da different language or has an accent. Speak slowly and clearly, and be \u200dwilling \u2064to repeat or rephrase sentences if \u200bneeded.<\/p>\n<p>8. Respect for personal boundaries: Be mindful of personal boundaries\u200c and\u200d avoid invasive or probing questions. Respect the \u2062other person&#8217;s privacy and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/america-looks-weak-long-serving-state-department-official-speaks-out-after-pronoun-fiasco\/\" title=\"State Department Official Criticizes America's Weakness After Pronoun Controversy.\">avoid making assumptions<\/a> \u2062or judgments based\u200d on\u200b their cultural background.<\/p>\n<p>Remember that\u200c these considerations serve as general\u2062 guidelines, and it is important to approach each \u200dconversation with an\u200b open \u2064mind \u200cand willingness to\u2064 learn\u2062 from the other\u2064 person&#8217;s perspective.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>a stick during a Pro-Palestinian rally in NYC. The 19-year-old suspect was apprehended by the police. The assault occurred after the Israeli student displayed posters of Hamas-held hostages following the group&#8217;s attack on Israel. The victim, a Columbia University student, is 24 years old. 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