University student protesters intensify as demonstrations against Israel-Hamas war expand

student Demonstrations to protest the Israel-Hamas war took place at universities across the US on Saturday. And he vowed to continue demonstrating, despite continued clashes with law enforcement seeking to remove demonstrators.

Early Saturday morning, police moved into action. Clearing pro-Palestinian student encampment on Northeastern University campus in Boston. The school said in a statement that the demonstration, which began two days ago, was “infiltrated by professional organizers” unaffiliated with the school.

The school said in a statement that anti-Semitic slurs such as “kill the Jews” were used.

A statement posted on social media platform X said, “We cannot tolerate this type of hate on our campus.”

As the death toll rises in the war in Gaza, protesters across the country are demanding that schools sever economic ties with Israel and divest from companies they say are fueling the conflict.

Meanwhile, some Jewish students say the protests have taken on an anti-Semitic bent, making them afraid to set foot on campus.

Students representing Columbia University Camp, That sparked a wave of protests across the countrysaid Friday that it had reached an impasse with administrators and would continue its protests.

The university's Senate passed a resolution Friday establishing a special committee to investigate the administration's leadership, but the university last week called in police to quell protests, leading to scuffles and more than 100 arrests. sent someone.

The university has repeatedly set and postponed deadlines to clear the camp, but on Friday night it sent an email to students saying it would be counterproductive to recall police “at this time.”

Faculty members at universities in California, Georgia and Texas are moving to initiate or pass votes of no confidence in their leadership after law enforcement was called in and hundreds of arrests were made across the country. ing. These are mainly symbolic reprimands and do not have the power to remove the president from office.

But the tensions have increased pressure on school officials, who were already scrambling to resolve the protests in May. graduation ceremony near.University of Southern California has already The valedictorian's speech was canceled.announced that it would not hold a graduation ceremony, citing safety concerns.

California State Polytechnic State University, Humboldt, ordered protesters who barricaded themselves inside the building Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to leave “to avoid immediate arrest.” The deadline is approaching. Only some of the demonstrators left, others doubled in number. The campus was shut down for the remainder of the semester after protesters defied police earlier this week.

In Colorado, police on Friday raided an encampment at Denver's Auraria campus, which houses three universities, and arrested about 40 protesters on charges of trespassing.

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston visited campus Friday night and had a brief conversation with pro-Palestinian protesters. people occupying the lawn In front of Tivoli Student Union.he was there Interspersed with questions and insults He called for an end to the encampment.

“We are here to try to help you protest peacefully. I hope that the campus will be a place where people can feel comfortable.” “We also have to have a campus that can continue to operate here. That's why we want everyone to take down their tents. That's against campus policy. Once the tents are taken down, peace We can continue to protest.''

The protests inspired students around the world.

In France, students at the Paris Institute of Political Science, whose prominent alumni include President Emmanuel Macron, were prevented from entering campus buildings and classes were moved online as a wave of protests spread overseas.

Summarize this content to 100 words student Demonstrations to protest the Israel-Hamas war took place at universities across the US on Saturday. And he vowed to continue demonstrating, despite continued clashes with law enforcement seeking to remove demonstrators.Early Saturday morning, police moved into action. Clearing pro-Palestinian student encampment on Northeastern University campus in Boston. The school said in a statement that the demonstration, which began two days ago, was “infiltrated by professional organizers” unaffiliated with the school.The school said in a statement that anti-Semitic slurs such as “kill the Jews” were used.

A statement posted on social media platform X said, “We cannot tolerate this type of hate on our campus.”

Police clear Northeastern University's pro-Palestinian camp.

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As the death toll rises in the war in Gaza, protesters across the country are demanding that schools sever economic ties with Israel and divest from companies they say are fueling the conflict.

Meanwhile, some Jewish students say the protests have taken on an anti-Semitic bent, making them afraid to set foot on campus.Students representing Columbia University Camp, That sparked a wave of protests across the countrysaid Friday that it had reached an impasse with administrators and would continue its protests.The university's Senate passed a resolution Friday establishing a special committee to investigate the administration's leadership, but the university last week called in police to quell protests, leading to scuffles and more than 100 arrests. sent someone. The university has repeatedly set and postponed deadlines to clear the camp, but on Friday night it sent an email to students saying it would be counterproductive to recall police “at this time.”

Faculty members at universities in California, Georgia and Texas are moving to initiate or pass votes of no confidence in their leadership after law enforcement was called in and hundreds of arrests were made across the country. ing. These are mainly symbolic reprimands and do not have the power to remove the president from office.But the tensions have increased pressure on school officials, who were already scrambling to resolve the protests in May. graduation ceremony near.University of Southern California has already The valedictorian's speech was canceled.announced that it would not hold a graduation ceremony, citing safety concerns. California State Polytechnic State University, Humboldt, ordered protesters who barricaded themselves inside the building Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to leave “to avoid immediate arrest.” The deadline is approaching. Only some of the demonstrators left, others doubled in number. The campus was shut down for the remainder of the semester after protesters defied police earlier this week.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNEAPOLIS – APRIL 2024: Pro-Palestinian supporters sing during a rally against the Israeli-Hamas war in Gaza after University of Minnesota campus police clear out a Gaza Solidarity encampment set up by the UMN Divest Coalition 2024 Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the University of Northrop Plaza in Minneapolis, Minnesota (Northrop Mall)

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In Colorado, police on Friday raided an encampment at Denver's Auraria campus, which houses three universities, and arrested about 40 protesters on charges of trespassing.Denver Mayor Mike Johnston visited campus Friday night and had a brief conversation with pro-Palestinian protesters. people occupying the lawn In front of Tivoli Student Union.he was there Interspersed with questions and insults He called for an end to the encampment. “We are here to try to help you protest peacefully. I hope that the campus will be a place where people can feel comfortable.” “We also have to have a campus that can continue to operate here. That's why we want everyone to take down their tents. That's against campus policy. Once the tents are taken down, peace We can continue to protest.''The protests inspired students around the world.

In France, students at the Paris Institute of Political Science, whose prominent alumni include President Emmanuel Macron, were prevented from entering campus buildings and classes were moved online as a wave of protests spread overseas.

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