CAMPUS ALERT: More Than 100 U.S. Universities Warned Ahead Of October 7 Anti-Israel Demonstrations
Oct 7, 2026·1 min read
More than 100 American universities, including every Ivy League institution, are being urged to prepare for anti-Israel demonstrations and possible disruptions surrounding Wednesday’s third anniversary of the October 7 massacre.
The Israeli-American Council said it contacted university presidents and administrators across the United States, urging them to consistently enforce rules prohibiting harassment, intimidation and disruption.
The warning comes amid reports that anti-Israel organizations are planning demonstrations on multiple campuses on October 7, including events near memorial ceremonies organized by Jewish and Israeli students.
The IAC stressed that October 7 is a day of mourning and remembrance for Jewish and Israeli communities and called on administrators to ensure students can commemorate the victims without harassment.
The warnings come amid heightened security concerns for Jews and Israelis worldwide surrounding the anniversary of the Hamas massacre.