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Nationwide Protests on U.S. College Campuses Demand Divestment from Israel Amid Ongoing Gaza Conflict

Students across the U.S. are occupying campus buildings and holding encampments to push for divestment from Israel and a ceasefire in Gaza, leading to widespread arrests and heightened tensions.

  • Protests are part of a larger movement advocating for Palestinian rights, with students demanding universities cut financial ties with Israel and companies supporting its military actions.
  • Encampments and building occupations have led to numerous arrests, including over 100 at Columbia University, with similar actions at Brown, Yale, and other institutions.
  • Jewish students at various universities are holding Passover Seders within protest encampments, blending religious observance with political activism.
  • Administrations at several universities are responding with increased security measures and warnings of disciplinary actions for participants in these protests.
  • The protests have sparked a broader debate on campus about freedom of speech and the role of universities in international conflicts.
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