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Pro-Palestine protests have swept across US universities, sparked by Israel’s war against Hamas. Police have arrested over 275 demonstrators on four separate campuses, including Northeastern University, Washington University, Arizona State University, and Indiana University. Clashes between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian protesters have erupted at UCLA, where a tent encampment was set up. The nationwide demonstrations have drawn attention from President Joe Biden, who has urged for peaceful protests. Protesters have flown Palestinian flags at Harvard University and the Washington Hilton Hotel, calling for a ceasefire and the severance of ties with Israel.

Portland State University has temporarily suspended its philanthropic relationship with Boeing following ongoing protests from student activists concerning the company’s ties to the Israeli Air Force. President Ann Cudd cited the need to balance freedom of speech with protecting the university from discrimination, harassment, and property damage. The decision comes amid a wave of pro-Palestinian student protests across the country, which have sparked clashes between police and demonstrators and led to online classes and canceled graduations at various institutions.

Hamas terror group leader Yahya Sinwar has emerged from his underground hiding place and is actively leading the resistance movement on the ground in the Gaza Strip. This revelation contradicts Israeli claims that Sinwar is isolated from his forces. The Hamas source confirmed that Sinwar has met with fighters and inspected areas of clashes with the Israel Defense Forces. According to the source, Sinwar recently provided an update on the resistance’s capabilities to external leadership. The emergence of Sinwar from the tunnels raises concerns for the safety of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

Protests and news updates from around the world, including pro-Palestine protests on university campuses in the United States, farmers’ protests in India, and challenges faced by passengers on crowded trains.

A vessel traveling in the Gulf of Aden was targeted in an attack on Thursday, likely carried out by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. This latest incident follows a series of assaults attributed to the group in response to Israel’s ongoing war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The U.S. military reported that a coalition warship had successfully intercepted a Houthi missile targeting a vessel near the same area the previous day. According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations center, Thursday’s attack occurred approximately 15 miles southwest of Aden. The Houthis have not yet claimed responsibility for the attack, which was also reported by the security firm Ambrey.

Irish actress Nicola Coughlan has revealed that her vocal support for Palestine amid the Israel-Hamas conflict has led to warnings from certain agents and studios that they may not want to work with her. Coughlan has been outspoken about her support for the rights of innocent people in Palestine, but her stance has faced criticism and potential consequences in the entertainment industry.

Following clashes between pro-Palestinian protesters and police on campuses across the country, numerous universities have witnessed an increase in protests over the Israel-Hamas conflict. At the University of Texas, Texas State Troopers on horses were deployed to disperse demonstrators, while at Columbia University, US House Speaker Mike Johnson has demanded the resignation of the university president, expressing concerns about the safety of Jewish students.

The protests stem from the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, prompting students to demand an immediate ceasefire and the divestment of their schools from Israel.

Law enforcement officers have taken action against protesters in some instances, leading to arrests and detentions. As the conflict continues, it is expected that student demonstrations and demands for solidarity with the Palestinians will persist.

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.

Israel has commenced a ground operation in Rafah, Gaza’s last major population center not yet entered by Israeli troops. The operation comes after Hamas attacks on Israeli towns on October 7th. Israel claims that Rafah houses Hamas combat battalions and retreating fighters, but Egypt warns of catastrophic humanitarian consequences. The US has urged Israel to consider alternative strategies, while efforts to broker a ceasefire have failed. Gaza officials estimate over 34,000 deaths in Israel’s military campaign.