Jewish students prepare for protests on their anniversary, pledge to stand tall.

As the first anniversary of October 7 nears, universities and college students are preparing for increased anti-Israel protests on campuses nationwide.

The anniversary of Hamas' devastating attacks on Israel and Iran's unprecedented missile attack against the Jewish state are likely to intensify tensions at colleges.

Numerous anti-Israel organizations are preparing protests, including the National Students for Justice in Palestine (NSJP) who are organizing a "Week of Rage" on campuses starting on October 7th.

Amanda Silberstein, a Cornell undergraduate student, proposed that although many students are concentrating on commemorating the victims of the Israel-Hamas conflict, SJP is instead "celebrating the day and glorifying violence under the guise of resistance."

"The dehumanization of Jews on campus not only disrespects the victims but also incites hatred, she said on Planet Chronicle Digital. It is disheartening to see a lack of empathy and understanding on a day meant for reflection and unity, not promoting hate and conflict."

NSJP did not return Planet Chronicle Digital’s request for comment.

Bela Ingber, a NYU student, expressed concern about her local SJP chapter's upcoming walkout and protests.

Student protests at NYU can escalate into major events due to the open campus policy, as outsiders can join in and use the protests to further their own causes.

Ingber expressed hope that the NYPD and NYU campus safety will work together to manage the situation, but she is still "angry, frustrated, and sad" that some students will continue to justify the murder, rape, and kidnapping of Jews.

However, Ingber stressed that she is also empowered and motivated.

"She informed Planet Chronicle Digital that they would not be going anywhere and would not be intimidated or cower in fear. On October 7, she would walk proudly and be a tribute to the innocent lives lost and the brave IDF soldiers who continue to fight."

Across the country, students at campuses are preparing for the worst, according to Planet Chronicle Digital.

Noah Rubin, a University of Pennsylvania student, stated that campus leaders are organizing a vigil for the victims of October 7. However, many of his peers are preparing to "celebrate and honor" Hamas terrorism, according to Rubin.

Last year, an anti-Israel encampment at UPenn shouted "They should do it again" while playing footage of the October 7 terrorist attacks.

Last week, after Israel eliminated Hezbollah's terror organization leader Hassan Nasrallah, Rubin claimed that students and professors at the school organized a vigil for him and other "martyrs" in Lebanon.

He stated that there should be no place on college campuses to mourn the death of terrorists, despite the expectation that this will continue on October 7 this year.

Jewish students at Harvard and other universities, including Berkeley, Binghamton, and UCLA, have already organized and implemented significant security measures to safeguard their October 7 commemorations, as revealed by Harvard University student Shabbos Kestenbaum to Planet Chronicle Digital.

Berkeley's chancellor and UC's systemwide President, Michael Drake, addressed campus safety and inclusivity at the start of the semester in a video message, but no statement was released on October 7.

The school has been involved in discussions and planning related to scenarios, as stated by the spokesperson to Planet Chronicle Digital.

He stated that student activism is not a new occurrence on the Berkeley campus and we have established procedures for organizing and readiness.

The state of contemporary American higher education is revealed as inadequate by Kestenbaum's description of the need for security measures at several schools.

He stated that many Jewish students do not feel safe because objectively, they are not safe.

In the last month, five physical assaults against Jewish students have taken place at the University of Pittsburgh, and there have been recent attacks against Jewish students at the University of Michigan and Harvard Business School.

Nearly 24 hours ago, Hamilton Hall at Columbia University was occupied by agitators, resulting in over 200 arrests on campus.

Interim President Katrina Armstrong of Columbia sent a message to the campus community about the October 7 anniversary and recent demonstrations that took place on September 5, as reported by Planet Chronicle Digital.

No other schools responded to Planet Chronicle Digital's request for comment.