Columbia University Apartheid Divest (CUAD), a pro-Palestinian student group, has retracted its previous apology for student Khymani James, who had made incendiary remarks stating that 'Zionists don’t deserve to live'. The group's latest statement includes a call for violence, suggesting that 'liberation by any means necessary, including armed resistance' is justified in the face of oppression. James had previously been barred from campus after his comments drew widespread backlash, prompting him to file a lawsuit against the university for violating his rights. CUAD now claims that their earlier distancing from James's remarks only exacerbated his exposure to hate from various groups. The group has expressed solidarity with James, framing their support as aligned with revolutionary figures and emphasizing a commitment to their political ideology. This incident highlights the escalating tensions surrounding pro-Palestinian activism on college campuses, particularly in light of ongoing conflicts in the region.