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As graduations approach, student protesters have escalated their demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war on campuses nationwide. Universities have swiftly responded by calling in law enforcement to quell the protests, resulting in multiple arrests. At Emerson College in Boston, 108 people were arrested and four police officers suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The University of Southern California saw 93 arrests during a Wednesday night protest. Columbia University students have erected an encampment in defiance of university attempts to clear it, leading to negotiations and further arrests. At the University of Texas at Austin, dozens were detained as tensions escalated over the cancellation of a pro-Palestinian speech. Amid the protests, some Jewish students have expressed concern over antisemitic undertones and fear for their safety on campus. Universities have adopted a heavier hand in response, with Harvard University restricting access to campus grounds and New York University arresting over 133 protesters.

High school students across western Washington staged walkouts on Tuesday, calling for the United States to halt the supply of weapons to Israel amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas. The protests follow the first night of Passover celebrations, prompting Jewish leaders to express concerns over the potential for antisemitism. In Seattle, hundreds of students gathered for a rally after the walkout, while student organizers emphasized the importance of speaking out against human rights violations. Despite concerns from the Jewish community, organizers stressed their commitment to peaceful and respectful demonstrations.

College campuses across the nation are experiencing escalating tensions as pro-Palestinian protests erupt, leading to canceled classes and student arrests. Columbia University became a focal point when NYPD officers detained students at a demonstration, prompting the university to shift to remote learning for most classes. Similar protests have occurred at New York University and Yale University, where multiple arrests were made. The ongoing conflict in Gaza has divided students, with protests calling for a ceasefire. Concerns have arisen over antisemitic rhetoric and Jewish students’ safety, drawing condemnation from officials including the White House and local authorities.