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Pro-Palestine protests have erupted at New York University, leading to a tense confrontation between demonstrators and the NYPD. A video has emerged capturing a chaotic scene where protesters confronted and berated NYPD Assistant Chief James McCarthy and his officers, demanding the release of an arrested demonstrator. The incident unfolded on Monday night after police cleared a campus encampment set up by over 100 protesters in solidarity with those protesting at Columbia University. During the clash, some protesters reportedly threw bottles at officers, and one allegedly hit an officer in the head with a chair. The video shows protesters surrounding and insulting the officers, chanting “Free Palestine!” and labeling them as “fascists.”

NYU protesters swarmed and berated an NYPD chief and his officers after they arrested one of the demonstrators at an anti-Israel rally. The protesters chased and surrounded the officers, calling them “f—ing fascists” and demanding the release of the woman in custody. The officers eventually found an unlocked door and entered the building, while the protesters continued to chant and hurl insults.

An NYU professor has denounced anti-Israel protests on college campuses, highlighting the double standard that allows antisemitism to be tolerated while similar hate speech against other groups would not be. Scott Galloway, a professor at NYU Stern School of Business, criticized the prevalence of anti-Israel content on TikTok, which he believes manipulates students and contributes to their misguided conflation of the civil rights movement with the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Galloway also attributed the antisemitic atmosphere to a theory promoted by NYU professors that links oppression to whiteness and wealth, with Israel being perceived as a symbol of both.

Tensions have escalated on several US campuses amid ongoing pro-Palestinian protests. These demonstrations have roiled some of America’s most esteemed universities in recent weeks, sparking mass arrests and disruptions to classes. Top American university administrators are finding it difficult to control the aftermath of the Gaza War on the country’s campuses as pro-Palestinian, pro-Israeli, campus administration, and police clash. The protests have drawn the attention of President Joe Biden and his administration, with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona expressing concern about the unrest.

Protesters at an anti-Israel demonstration at New York University (NYU) engaged in violent confrontations with NYPD officers. The incident occurred on Monday evening as officers moved into Gould Plaza to disperse the crowd. According to Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz Daughtry, some protesters threw bottles at officers and one individual struck an officer’s helmet with a chair. The NYPD is investigating the assault and has stated that the responsible party will face arrest. A total of 120 individuals were taken into custody for trespassing and other charges, including resisting arrest. Faculty members were reported to be among the most aggressive participants in the protest.

Over 100 protesters were arrested during a pro-Palestinian demonstration at New York University on Monday night, as similar protests and arrests took place at college campuses across the country. The NYU protest followed last week’s demonstrations at nearby Columbia University, which also resulted in more than 100 arrests. Protesters at NYU demanded that the university condemn Israel’s assault on Gaza and sever ties with companies that sell weapons to Israel. The NYPD commended responding officers for their professionalism, but accused some NYU faculty members of creating trouble for the police. NYU has publicly admonished the demonstrators, accusing them of carrying out an hourslong demonstration on private property without advanced notice or authorization and in a way that was disruptive to classes and other school operations.

A group called the NYU Palestine Solidarity Coalition is calling on students at New York University to walk out of classes Tuesday following violent anti-Israel protests that unfolded there last night. The group has posted on Instagram for students to walk out of class at 1 p.m. ET and head to Washington Square Park in Manhattan “to reflect, debrief [and] strategize.”

Anti-Israel protests at New York University’s campus turned violent Monday night when demonstrators hurled bottles at police officers who were sent to the scene to disperse a large unruly crowd, officials said. NYPD sources confirmed to Fox News on Tuesday that 133 demonstrators were arrested by police using zip ties and flex cuffs to remove the protesters from campus.

Amid a wave of pro-Palestine protests sweeping college campuses, over 150 people have been arrested at New York University (NYU) and Yale University. The demonstrations demand divestment from companies selling weapons to Israel. Despite warnings of consequences, protestors rallied on NYU’s Gould Plaza and Yale’s Beinecke Plaza, resulting in arrests. The protests follow similar actions at Columbia University, Tufts, MIT, and other institutions. Protestors have established encampments and demand divestment, transparency, and amnesty for students facing disciplinary action.

Over 100 New York University students and faculty members were arrested by the NYPD after setting up an encampment on campus in solidarity with victims of the Gaza conflict. The university had warned the protesters to leave the encampment or face consequences, citing safety concerns and disruptive behavior. Faculty members formed a chain to shield the students from the police, resulting in their own arrests. The university also reported incidents of antisemitism but declined to provide details. The arrests are part of a broader trend of protests on college campuses against Israel’s ongoing bombing campaign in Gaza.

Anti-Israel protests at New York University (NYU) escalated on Monday, leading to mass arrests by the New York City Police Department (NYPD). The university released a statement explaining that it supports students’ rights to protest but prioritizes safety. The arrests began after protesters refused to leave Gould Plaza despite university requests and police orders. The protest was part of nationwide demonstrations against Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza.