President Biden has issued a strong condemnation of the ongoing anti-Israel protests on college campuses across the country, calling for an end to the violence and disruption. In a proclamation marking the National Day of Prayer, Biden urged Americans to “rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, and be constant in prayer” amid the turmoil. He emphasized the importance of treating each other with respect and dignity, and leaving no one behind. The President’s message comes as protests continue to escalate, with students demanding divestment from Israel and more. Campus disruptions have been reported at Columbia University, the University of California Los Angeles, Tulane, and Portland State University, among others.
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College campuses across the United States are facing disruptions and protests over the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas. From California to New York, students and activists have staged demonstrations, demanding action in support of Palestinians. The University of Southern California (USC), Harvard University, the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin), and Columbia University in New York City have all experienced varying degrees of unrest, with police intervening to quell disturbances and make arrests.