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Sonoma State University President Placed on Leave After Pro-Palestinian Agreement Announcement

Rohnert Park, California – Sonoma State University President Mike Lee has been placed on administrative leave following a controversial email he sent regarding an agreement with campus protesters on divestment from Israel. The email, shared by a student group, outlined key points of the agreement, including the establishment of an Advisory Council of Students for Justice in Palestine, disclosure of investments, academic boycotts, recognition of Palestinian identity, and a call for a cease-fire in Gaza. …

Pro-Palestinian Protest Encampments Dismantled and Dozens Arrested at US Universities

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Pro-Palestinian protest encampments were dismantled by police at the University of Pennsylvania and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, following similar actions at the University of Arizona. In Philadelphia, the police, along with campus officials, dismantled the encampment around daybreak, arresting several individuals, including students and faculty members, who were charged with trespassing. The protest camps have emerged across the United States and Europe, with students demanding their universities to cut ties with Israel …

Pro-Palestinian Encampment Cleared at George Washington University: 33 Arrested in DC Raid

Washington, DC – In a pre-dawn operation, the Metropolitan Police Department cleared out a pro-Palestinian encampment at George Washington University’s campus, leading to the arrest of 30 protesters. Three additional individuals were also arrested in a separate altercation, according to Metro Police Chief Pamela A. Smith. The action occurred just hours before Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser and Smith were scheduled to testify at Congress for the House Oversight Committee regarding the response to the encampment. …

Pro-Palestinian Protests Eclipses Met Gala at 2024 Fashion Night in New York City

New York City found itself in a whirlwind of events, with the glamour of fashion’s renowned Met Gala taking a backseat to more pressing issues on a Monday evening. Amidst the grandeur of celebrities gracing the steps of the 2024 Met Gala in their elegant attire, a different scene unfolded just a short distance away. Pro-Palestinian protestors in traditional kaffiyehs clashed with law enforcement along Madison Avenue and East 80th Street, some even facing arrest …

Pro-Palestinian Protesters Clash with Police at UC San Diego Campus

La Jolla, California – Demonstrators gathered in front of the student union at UC San Diego, blocking a Sheriff’s Department bus to prevent the arrest of dozens of people who had been part of a pro-Palestinian protest encampment. Tensions rose as police faced off with protesters following the early-morning raid on the tent city that students had set up in opposition to Israel’s actions in Gaza. According to reports, the police operation involved over 200 …

Pro-Palestinian Protests Erupt in Chicago: Dozens Arrested at Art Institute Rally

Chicago, Illinois – Dozens of individuals were arrested in a pro-Palestinian protest at the Art Institute of Chicago, as tensions ran high amid dueling pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrations on the Lincoln Park quad at DePaul University. The protests at both locations escalated as competing groups clashed over the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. Jewish organizers at the encampment at the University of Chicago explained the significance of their anti-Zionist Shabbat service, providing insight into the differing perspectives …

Commencement Ceremonies Brace for Potential Disruptions Amid Ongoing Pro-Palestinian Protests

Boston, Massachusetts – After weeks of pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses across the United States, leading to over 2,300 arrests, universities are now preparing for upcoming commencement ceremonies. Schools like the University of Michigan, Northeastern, Arizona State, and Ohio State, where protests have taken place, are scheduled to hold graduation ceremonies this weekend. Administrations are warning that any disruptions during the ceremonies will not be tolerated, with plans to remove those who cause disturbances. Pro-Palestinian …

Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested as NYPD Clears Encampments at NYU and The New School

New York, NY – The New York Police Department initiated the dismantling of encampments at New York University and the New School on Friday morning. Over 50 demonstrators were taken into custody amidst ongoing pro-Palestinian protests that have sparked police actions on various college campuses nationwide. In Oregon, law enforcement also cleared a library at Portland State University for the second time on Thursday night, resulting in at least 30 arrests throughout the day. The …

Clash Erupts at UCLA Pro-Palestinian Encampment: Victim Hospitalized

Los Angeles, California – A clash erupted at UCLA between pro-Palestinian protesters and counter-protesters after the university deemed a pro-Palestinian encampment unlawful. The confrontation resulted in one individual being taken away in an ambulance, although the extent of their injuries was not immediately clear. Law enforcement officers seemed to withdraw after paramedics attended to the injured person, with the Los Angeles Police Department indicating that the University of California Police Department (UCPD) was handling the …

Pro-Palestinian Protesters Seize Columbia University Building Amid Campus Unrest

Pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University in New York defiantly occupied a building, raising a Palestinian flag and sparking a show of solidarity against the Israel-Hamas conflict on US campuses. The UN human rights chief expressed concern over the handling of campus demonstrations by law enforcement, citing a crackdown resulting in numerous arrests in Texas, Utah, and Virginia. In the wake of escalating tensions over the Israel-Hamas conflict, video footage captured protesters at Columbia’s Manhattan campus …