Global Student Protests Escalate as UK and US Universities Grapple with Anti-Israel Demonstrations
Amid rising tensions, educational institutions face challenges in balancing free speech and campus safety, with several incidents leading to police interventions.
- In the UK, students intensify protests at universities like UCL and SOAS, demanding divestment from companies linked to the Israeli occupation of Gaza.
- George Washington University in Washington D.C. sees its statue defaced and encampment cleared after heated protests and police arrests.
- UK Education Secretary calls for leadership to prevent campus violence, highlighting increased antisemitism amid ongoing demonstrations.
- Student protests in the UK and US are part of a broader, sometimes violent global movement against the Israeli actions in Gaza.
- Universities are urged to ensure safety and uphold free speech while managing protests that have disrupted academic environments.









































































































































































