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Nationwide pro-Palestinian protests have escalated, prompting concerns about campus safety and calls for intervention from the National Guard. House Speaker Mike Johnson raised the possibility of National Guard deployment, invoking memories of tragic incidents in the 1970s when students were killed by the National Guard during anti-war demonstrations. The protests, which began at Columbia University, have gained momentum at other institutions, including the University of Southern California and the University of Texas in Austin, where hundreds of protesters rallied, leading to arrests and campus closures. Student protesters express solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and call for universities to divest from entities tied to Israel, while pro-Israel supporters highlight antisemitic incidents and advocate for campus security.

Protests in solidarity with Palestinians and against Israel’s ongoing conflict with Hamas have escalated across college campuses in the United States, leading to clashes with police, arrests, and growing tensions. Universities are struggling to maintain a balance between campus safety and free speech rights, with some resorting to heavy-handed discipline citing safety concerns. Harvard University and other colleges have restricted access to certain campus areas and required permission for tents and tables, while Columbia University extended negotiations with protesters and agreed to a reduced number of tents at their encampment. The demonstrations demand that schools cut financial ties to Israel and divest from companies enabling its conflict, with some Jewish students expressing concerns about antisemitism. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson planned to meet with Jewish students to address these concerns, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the response of several university presidents and called for intervention from state, local, and federal officials.

Pro-Palestine protests at the University of Texas at Austin campus on Wednesday afternoon have resulted in multiple arrests. State troopers in riot gear were present, along with mounted police, while University of Texas law enforcement responded to the protests. The Austin Police Department assisted in the response but was not responsible for making arrests. The Texas Department of Public Safety also provided assistance. The school newspaper reported that approximately 50 state troopers were present and issued a two-minute warning for protesters to disperse. The crowd was estimated to be around 150 to 200 people.

On Tuesday night around 9:35 p.m., UC Berkeley police received a report of an aggravated assault on University Drive near the Crescent Lawn. According to the initial investigation, two unknown suspects, a male and a female, assaulted the victim. The female suspect sprayed an unknown liquid on the victim’s face, while the male suspect hit them in the head with a hard object. The suspects then fled the area in a dark-colored, older-model European sedan with shiny, chrome rims. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact UC Berkeley police at (510) 642-6760.

Student protests on college campuses, primarily at Columbia University in New York, have erupted over the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, posing a dilemma for President Biden. While Biden supports Israel’s military operations, he also emphasizes the need to minimize civilian casualties and provide humanitarian aid to Gaza. The protests have brought antisemitism and campus safety concerns to the forefront, leading the White House to condemn antisemitism and congressional members to demand action to protect Jewish students. The political potency of the protests is evident as they have become a focal point for Republican criticism of Biden’s handling of the situation. Despite the protests, Biden maintains the support of progressive groups for his stance on social issues such as climate change, LGBTQ+ rights, and student debt forgiveness. However, the impact of the student demonstrations on Biden’s potential reelection chances remains unclear, with some experts questioning their broader influence.

After a night of negotiations and protests, Columbia University has agreed to extend talks with pro-Palestinian student protesters for 48 hours. The decision came after students agreed to remove some tents, non-students, and stop using discriminatory language. The protests stem from concerns about antisemitic harassment faced by Jewish students, prompting safety concerns on campus. In return for the concessions, the university will delay increasing police presence. The Columbia protests have inspired similar actions at universities nationwide, including NYU, Yale, and the University of California Berkeley.

Columbia University has become a focal point for pro-Palestine demonstrations, prompting concerns about anti-Semitism. Amidst these discussions, a Jewish student involved in the protests has dismissed such allegations, claiming they are a diversion from the real issues at hand. Meanwhile, Columbia University has extended negotiations with protesters and implemented hybrid classes due to ongoing tensions.

Columbia University reports progress in negotiations with student protesters camped out on campus, who are demanding the university divest from Israeli military operations. Protests have spread to campuses nationwide, with some protesters arrested and suspended. The university says protesters have agreed to dismantle tents, comply with fire code, and maintain a non-discriminatory environment.

Columbia University has set a new 48-hour deadline for administrators and anti-Israel demonstrators to reach an agreement to end the encampment on campus. The initial deadline of midnight had passed without an agreement, but negotiations continued into the early hours of Wednesday morning. The terms of the potential agreement include the removal of a significant number of tents, restrictions on participation to Columbia students, compliance with FDNY safety regulations, and prohibition of discriminatory or harassing language.

Standoffs between pro-Palestinian student protesters and universities have escalated across the United States, with tense confrontations at Columbia University and California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt. As the conflict between Israel and Hamas intensifies, universities are grappling with balancing campus safety with free speech rights amid concerns of antisemitism. Protesters demand that schools cut ties with Israel over its operations in Gaza, while Jewish students express safety concerns amid criticism of Israel’s actions.