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Widespread student protests have erupted across multiple US universities in response to Israel’s military operations in Gaza. Columbia University faced criticism for calling police on protesters, leading to over 100 arrests. The demonstrations have spurred backlash, with accusations of antisemitism, but protesters deny these allegations. On Monday, Columbia faculty walked out in solidarity with the students, and other universities, including NYU, Yale, and Harvard, witnessed protests. The demonstrations reflect growing discontent among young Americans over US support for Israel, with calls for a ceasefire and divestment from companies linked to Israel.

Hundreds of anti-Israel protesters marched towards NYPD headquarters late Monday night, following the arrest of over 150 students at New York University (NYU). The protests, which escalated after NYU demanded police intervention to disperse a student encampment, saw demonstrators waving flags, chanting slogans, and holding flares. The NYPD arrested over 150 protesters as they broke up the NYU camp, with dozens more arrested at Columbia University and Yale. The protests reflect a surge of antisemitic demonstrations on college campuses since the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas.