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FBI Director Christopher Wray stated the agency collaborates with colleges and universities to alert them about potential threats of violence related to the Israel-Hamas conflict protests on campuses nationwide. Protests have erupted at Columbia University, including the arrest of over 100 students on Friday, while demonstrations have also occurred at New York University, leading to over 120 arrests. However, no other acts of violence have been reported. Protesters at Columbia have defended their stance against accusations of antisemitism and have issued a statement rejecting hate or bigotry.

A fatal shooting near Washington Preparatory High School in South L.A. has sparked debate over campus safety and the role of school police. A video of the incident shows an adult, allegedly a member of the school’s “safe passages” program, refusing to intervene as a fight breaks out and a student is shot. This incident highlights the increasing reliance on safe passages, which are intended to protect students but may not be equipped to handle violent situations. Meanwhile, school board members and community activists remain divided over whether to keep police on campus or dismantle the department entirely.