Columbia University has decided not to divest from entities affiliated with Israel, turning down three separate proposals from activist groups. These proposals, which gained momentum following campus protests after the October 2023 conflict involving Hamas and Israel, called for the university to cut ties with companies allegedly involved in human rights violations against Palestinians. University officials cited a lack of consensus within the campus community and described the proposals as vague and unworkable. The decision comes amid ongoing debates about university investments and their connection to international conflicts.