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University Protests for Palestinian Solidarity Intensify Across the US

Faculty and students escalate actions amid administrative crackdowns and calls for divestment from companies linked to Israel.

  • Pro-Palestinian protests have spread to numerous US universities, with encampments and strikes becoming common tactics.
  • Over 3,000 arrests have been made as universities employ police to dismantle protest sites, often leading to violent confrontations.
  • The University of California system faces rolling strikes by academic workers protesting the administration's response to Gaza solidarity demonstrations.
  • Faculty at various institutions have joined the movement, organizing teach-ins, strikes, and solidarity encampments.
  • Demands include divestment from companies linked to Israel, amnesty for arrested protesters, and increased support for Palestinian students.
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