A chilling 14-page terror playbook for anti-Israel sabotage is making rounds at Columbia University, instructing radical activists on how to use sledgehammers and concrete while avoiding arrest.
At a Glance
- An anarchist manual created by UK-based Palestine Action is circulating among Columbia University students
- The 14-page guide details methods for vandalism and sabotage against pro-Israel targets
- Instructions include using sledgehammers, blocking pipes with concrete, and avoiding digital footprints
- The manual recommends paying in cash, using burner phones, and employing VPNs to maintain anonymity
Terror Tactics Manual Surfaces at Columbia
Columbia University’s history of anti-Israel protests has taken an alarming turn with the discovery of a radical anarchist manual circulating among students. The 14-page guide provides detailed instructions for committing destructive acts against pro-Israel targets while evading law enforcement. Created by the UK-based group Palestine Action, the document serves as a comprehensive blueprint for organized sabotage and vandalism, raising serious concerns about campus safety as students return for classes.
According to reports, the manual was found by the Israel-based Shirion Collective, which tracks antisemitism. The disturbing guide offers step-by-step instructions for forming “cells” of activists, conducting reconnaissance on potential targets, and executing destructive acts ranging from spray painting to breaking into buildings. These aren’t peaceful protest tactics – they’re explicitly designed to cause maximum property damage while minimizing the chance of arrest.
Covering Tracks and Evading Authorities
The anarchist manual doesn’t stop at suggesting vandalism – it gives detailed guidance on how perpetrators can avoid being caught. The guide recommends purchasing tools like sledgehammers with cash to prevent transactions from being traced. It advises activists to wear inconspicuous clothing that can be easily disposed of after actions, and to maintain strict digital privacy measures. The level of detailed planning is staggering, with instructions covering everything from physical destruction to digital obfuscation.
“As long as Columbia continues to invest and to benefit from Israeli apartheid, the students will continue to resist,” said Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia student who organized past protests before being arrested by ICE and facing deportation.
The manual’s specific tactics are alarmingly sophisticated. It encourages blocking building pipes with concrete, a tactic designed to cause significant infrastructure damage. Digital security recommendations include using burner phones and VPNs to prevent leaving electronic trails. These aren’t the guidelines for exercising First Amendment rights – they read more like instructions for committing felonies while avoiding prosecution.
Campus Tensions and Security Concerns
Columbia University has already experienced significant disruption from anti-Israel protests, with over 100 arrests made by the NYPD during past demonstrations. The discovery of this sabotage manual comes as the university attempts to balance free expression concerns with campus safety. New leadership has implemented increased security measures, including guarded entrances and private security guards, which has divided the campus community.
“We are hoping for the best, but we are all wagering how long before we go into total lockdown again,” said Rebecca Korbin, a professor of history at Columbia.
The university’s Jewish students have been particularly affected by the increasingly hostile environment. A lawsuit filed against Columbia resulted in the university agreeing to provide a “safe passage liaison” for students concerned about protest activity. Meanwhile, some faculty and protesters view the heightened security as an overreaction that creates a hostile learning environment.
Administration’s Response and Future Concerns
Columbia University has yet to comment directly on the discovery of the radical manual, though it has taken steps to address broader campus tensions. The administration has updated protest guidelines and developed new training on antisemitism and Islamophobia. A task force report recently accused the university of allowing antisemitism to persist on campus and recommended changes to disciplinary processes. The discovery of this sabotage guide will likely intensify calls for stronger security measures.
“They violated every rule in the book and they openly state they’ll continue to do so,” stated Elisha Baker, a pro-Israel student at Columbia.
With student organizers planning to intensify protests until the university cuts ties with companies linked to Israel, the situation remains volatile. The circulation of a manual explicitly encouraging property destruction and sabotage represents a dangerous escalation beyond peaceful protest. As Columbia prepares for potential new demonstrations, including encampments, the presence of this radical guide raises legitimate questions about where protected speech ends and criminal activity begins.
