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Over the past few weeks, more than 30 US universities have witnessed protests against Israel’s war with Hamas. These demonstrations have sparked fierce clashes, leading to a heavy police presence on campuses. Police have forcibly dispersed protesters, prompting concerns about excessive force. Columbia University and the City University of New York have been particularly impacted, with hundreds of arrests and allegations of rough treatment by officers. University presidents are facing criticism for calling in police, while students demand the right to peaceful protest.

Police have cleared demonstrators from campuses at Columbia University and the City University of New York after weeks of protests against Israel’s war with Hamas. Dozens of police cars patrolled the University of California, Los Angeles campus in response to violent clashes overnight. At Columbia University, police marched onto campus late Tuesday to end the protests. About 300 arrests were made at Columbia and CUNY, according to Police Commissioner Edward Caban.

Amidst ongoing anti-Israeli demonstrations across the United States, protesters at Harvard University raised Palestinian flags over the iconic statue of John Harvard, where the American flag is intended to fly. The incident, caught on video, has sparked outrage and raised questions about university policy. Harvard’s spokesperson confirmed that the students’ actions violated university policy and that disciplinary action will be taken. Similar protests have erupted at other Ivy League universities and college campuses across the country, resulting in numerous arrests.

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.

Amidst the ongoing tensions between Hamas and Israel, students across the United States have been galvanizing on campus to demand accountability and express solidarity with Palestinians. This surge in campus activism was triggered by Columbia University’s decision to involve the New York Police Department in removing pro-Palestinian protesters from campus, leading to the arrest of 108 demonstrators. The protests have spread to institutions nationwide, including New York University, Yale University, and the University of California, Berkeley. Organizers maintain that the demonstrations have been instrumental in pressuring administrations to consider divestment from Israel, despite opposition from some conservative politicians. Columbia University remains the epicenter of the protests, with ongoing discussions between student representatives and university officials. The situation has highlighted the complex issues of safety, freedom of expression, and university leadership in navigating contentious political issues.

House Speaker Mike Johnson faced heckling from Columbia University students during his visit to the campus protest site on Wednesday. The visit coincided with the university extending a deadline to remove the protest encampment. Johnson expressed support for Jewish students affected by anti-Israeli demonstrations, while students at the encampment maintained their protests have been peaceful. Police presence and arrests were reported at other campus protests across the country, including at the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Southern California. The White House emphasized the importance of free speech, debate, and non-discrimination on college campuses.

Students at Harvard University have escalated their protests over the Israel-Hamas conflict, mirroring actions that have also erupted at Columbia, Yale, and NYU. University officials have been attempting to navigate the delicate balance of upholding free speech rights while maintaining order, with some resorting to arrests and dismantling protest encampments.

Students at Harvard University escalated their protests over the Israel-Hamas conflict, paralleling similar demonstrations at Columbia, Yale, and NYU. Harvard affiliates rallied against the suspension of the Palestine Solidarity Committee, setting up tents and demanding the university cut financial ties with companies connected to Israel, end US military aid, and halt disciplinary action against students. Protests have taken place at universities across the US, including the University of Michigan and University of California at Berkeley, as students express concern for humanitarian issues in Gaza. University officials are trying to balance free speech rights with maintaining order, leading to arrests and the removal of protest encampments.

In the wake of escalating tensions following Hamas’ attacks on Israel, Yale University has witnessed student protests and subsequent arrests. Anika Arora Seth, Editor-in-Chief and President of the Yale Daily News, joins Tyler Foggatt to discuss the complex interplay of global and university-specific factors that have fueled these protests. Seth also sheds light on the university’s response to concerns regarding student safety during the demonstrations.

Amid ongoing protests over the Israel-Palestine conflict, House Speaker Mike Johnson visited Columbia University and faced booing protesters who disrupted classrooms and prevented journalists from entering an encampment. Despite the chaos, Johnson condemned antisemitism and the disruption of education, urging students to prioritize their studies. President Biden condemned antisemitic protests but did not address the crowd directly. In contrast, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced arrests and expulsions for protesters engaging in hate speech and antisemitism at the University of Texas at Austin.