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Billionaire Cuts Columbia University Donations Over Israel War Response

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Leon Cooperman announced an end to his philanthropy the same day hundreds of university affiliates walked out in protest of the campus’ ties to Israel.

Mark Alfred
Mark Alfred 

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Leon Cooperman.
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Mark Alfred

Mark Alfred

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