Pro-Palestinian protests roiling U.S. colleges escalate with arrests, new encampments and closures
Tuesday, 23 April 2024 () The student protests of Israel's war with Hamas that have been creating friction at U.S. universities escalated Tuesday as new encampments sprouted and some colleges encouraged students to stay home and learn online, after dozens of arrests across the country.
Chaos has erupted at Columbia University due to prolonged anti-Israel protests, leading to over 100 arrests and the switch to virtual classes due to safety concerns. The protests, which began with a call for the university to divest from companies linked to Israel, escalated with encampments and...
In New York City, protests turned violent as pro-Palestinian protesters clashed with the NYPD. The violence led to several arrests as the police attempted to control the chaos. And the antisemitic..