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Campus Protests Over Israel-Palestine Conflict Intensify Across U.S. Universities

As tensions rise, Jewish and pro-Palestinian students grapple with campus safety and free speech issues amid escalating demonstrations.

  • Protests demanding divestment from Israeli companies spread to more campuses, with some turning violent, such as at UCLA where clashes erupted.
  • Jewish students express fear and plan rallies, feeling threatened by antisemitic incidents amid pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
  • Colleges struggle with managing protests, balancing free speech rights with campus safety, leading to heavy police responses in some cases.
  • Critics argue that extreme actions by some protesters, like building occupations, may alienate potential allies and undermine their cause.
  • The ongoing conflict in Gaza, marked by high casualties, continues to fuel passionate campus activism in the U.S.
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