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Massive protests have been erupted at US campuses in favor of Palestine.
Recent protests supporting Palestine and denouncing the situation in Gaza have escalated on college campuses across the United States, prompting arrests and heightened tensions among students and administrators.
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- Campus Protests: Prestigious universities in the US, traditionally strong allies of Israel, are now at the center of protests demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to US military aid to Israel.
- Columbia University: The protests ignited at Columbia University in New York, where over 100 students were arrested after police dispersed a pro-Palestine rally. This led to the cancellation of in-person classes in response to escalating tensions.
- University of Texas (Austin): Riot police were deployed at the University of Texas in Austin as students chanted slogans against occupation. Governor Greg Abbott condemned the protests, calling for expulsion of participating students.
- University of Southern California (Los Angeles): At USC, around 50 protesters were detained following a campus occupation. The university responded by closing its campus to visitors but kept classes running.
- Nationwide Protests: Demonstrations also erupted at Yale, MIT, UC Berkeley, University of Michigan, Brown, Harvard, NYU, and University of Minnesota, with arrests and tensions reported at these locations.
- Antisemitism Allegations: Jewish student groups have labeled the protests as antisemitic, citing anti-Israel sentiments. Pro-Palestinian protesters argue that criticism of Israel does not equate to antisemitism.
- Israeli Response: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the protests as “horrific” and likened them to antisemitism seen in 1930s Germany.
- US Government Response: The White House affirmed support for free speech on campuses amid accusations of antisemitism during the protests.
- House Speaker’s Visit: House Speaker Mike Johnson faced backlash during a visit to Columbia University, denouncing the protests as “mob rule” and suggesting the National Guard’s involvement.
As massive protests have been erupted at US campuses in favor of Palestine, these protests are rooted in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has claimed thousands of lives and sparked global concern.
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