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Amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, dozens of pro-Palestinian students at the University of Southern California (USC) launched an occupation of Alumni Park on April 24th, 2021. Calling themselves the USC Divest from Death Coalition, the students issued a series of demands, including the divestment of university investments from companies that allegedly profit from the Israeli occupation of Palestine and an academic boycott of Israel. The action adds USC to a growing list of college campuses across the nation experiencing encampments and protests over the conflict.

During a student protest on the University of Texas at Austin campus in support of Palestine, authorities detained four individuals. The protesters demanded that the university cease funding weapons manufacturers supplying Israel. Despite warnings of criminal trespass charges, the demonstrators persisted, leading to their removal. Dozens of Texas Department of Public Safety officers, including horse-mounted and riot gear-clad personnel, were present, and some protesters were pushed with batons. Similar demonstrations have occurred on other campuses, highlighting tensions between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

Cable news host Dan Abrams expressed shame and embarrassment over protests on the campus of Columbia University regarding the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Abrams criticized the protesters for preventing others from attending classes, calling for their arrest. He also admonished professors who participated in the demonstrations, branding them as extremists.

Amidst ongoing protests at universities nationwide, Brandeis University is inviting students seeking an environment free of harassment and antisemitism to transfer. Protesters at Columbia University have been arrested, while standoffs persist at other universities. Students are demanding schools cut ties with Israel over its conflict with Hamas, leading to arrests and accusations of antisemitism. Brandeis, founded by American Jews, is extending its transfer deadline to May 31st.

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.

FBI Director Christopher Wray has issued a chilling warning about the elevated threat of a coordinated terror attack on the US amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Wray drew comparisons to the deadly ISIS-K concert hall massacre in Russia, raising concerns that a similar attack could occur on American soil.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has expressed growing concerns about the possibility of a coordinated terrorist attack within the United States in light of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. FBI Director Christopher Wray warned that the threat level has escalated significantly to an “elevated” status due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The warning comes just weeks after the deadly attack on a concert hall in Russia, which killed 144 people. Wray highlighted the potential for individuals or small radicalized groups to be influenced by the events in the Middle East and carry out attacks on US soil. The FBI’s concerns stem from the heightened threat environment the country currently faces, including threats from China, Russia, Iran, and both foreign and domestic terrorist organizations.

Protests over the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict have escalated on college campuses nationwide, resulting in encampments, building occupations, and numerous arrests. Columbia University, the epicenter of the movement, has witnessed high tensions, leading to hybrid learning for the remaining semester. Other universities, including Yale, New York University, University of Michigan, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and University of California, Berkeley, have also faced demonstrations and arrests. Authorities and university officials struggle to balance safety and free speech rights, while many protesters demand universities cut financial ties with Israel. Jewish students on some campuses have expressed concerns about antisemitism amid the criticism of Israel.

College students in Boston are participating in a peaceful protest against the conflict in Gaza by camping out in an alley. However, in New York City, police have arrested numerous students during similar demonstrations. The protests have raised concerns about free speech versus campus safety, particularly for Jewish students. Harvard University has implemented restrictions to ensure safety on its campus, while protests at MIT have been peaceful so far.

Summer Lee, the Democratic incumbent in Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District, has emerged victorious in the primary election, securing a substantial lead over her challenger. Lee’s performance surpasses not only her opponent but also her own victory in the primary two years prior. With this win, Lee solidifies her position as the frontrunner in the upcoming general election this November.