I would say this is ironic, but that's only true if don't recognize the Orwellian nature of the language being used. Just as Antifa is about the most Fascist organization around, most campus "peace activists" are generally at war with just about everyone who doesn't see the world the way they do.
Empathy is supposed to mean you can identify with the experience or perspective of another person, either because you've been there or because you are able to put yourself in their shoes in some way.
Sounds like that went a bit sideways here:
