Protests Erupt on US University Campuses Amid Israel-Gaza Conflict
Protests have intensified across multiple US university campuses in response to Israel’s ongoing war with Gaza. Police have detained numerous protesters, including 20 at the University of Texas at Austin and a Palestinian student organizer at the University of Southern California.
The protests, which initially centered at Columbia University, have spread to Harvard, USC, and other institutions. As the conflict in Gaza continues, tensions on US campuses are likely to remain high, and further demonstrations and arrests are possible.
20 Students Detained at University of Texas in Austin
On Wednesday, around 20 students were detained at the University of Texas’s Austin campus after 100 state troopers arrived at the scene. The protesters were demanding an end to the Israeli military operation in Gaza and expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people.
Palestinian Student Organizer Arrested at USC
Similar scenes unfolded at the University of Southern California, where police arrested a Palestinian student organizer. Videos circulating on social media show police officers using batons to control the situation.
The protests on US university campuses are part of a global movement condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza. Protests have also been held in cities across the United States and around the world.
