FBI nabs 7 for alleged 'campaign of violence' to pressure University of Michigan, businesses over Israel ties

A group of college-aged activists were arrested after they allegedly waged a year-long campaign of intimidation, vandalism and threats against University of Michigan officials, businesses and Jewish-linked institutions to pressure them into cutting ties with Israel, FBI Director Kash Patel announced Wednesday.

According to a federal indictment, the suspects are accused of coordinating attacks that included spray-painting homes with messages such as "Intifada" and "Free Palestine," leaving...