Jasmine Sarryeh

Jasmine Sarryeh is a current student at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) and a close friend of Mahmoud Khalil, the graduate student recently arrested for his activism related to Palestinian rights. During a protest organized in response to Khalil's detention, Sarryeh voiced the concerns of many students who feel unsafe on campus due to increasing surveillance and repression. Her emotional remarks emphasized the deep impact of Khalil's arrest on the community, particularly as he is separated from his pregnant wife, illustrating the personal toll of political activism.