A student-led pro-Palestinian encampment was established at the University of Calgary on Thursday, joining dozens of similar protests on campuses across Canada and the United States. The Calgary Student Movement, which is leading the encampment, is demanding that the university divest from all corporations involved in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, and condemn Israel’s actions towards Palestinians.
Hundreds of police officers with shields and batons have entered the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) to disperse a pro-Palestinian protest camp that was attacked by pro-Israeli supporters less than 24 hours ago. Around 300 to 500 police officers were seen inside the camp, while about 2,000 more gathered outside the barricades. Police used flash-bang devices and some protesters fought back, shouting and shining lights at them. Police arrested occupants who refused to leave the camp, which had been declared unlawful by the university. The clash follows a violent confrontation between counter-demonstrators and protesters on Wednesday, leading to the use of pepper spray and physical altercations.
On Wednesday evening, Los Angeles police declared an unlawful assembly and ordered the dispersal of a pro-Palestinian protest encampment at the University of Southern California (USC). Those who refused to comply were arrested, and some protesters were seen blocking traffic on nearby streets. Approximately 30 protesters were taken into custody. The incident occurred after a day of protest at USC’s Alumni Park, with protesters erecting banners, pitching tents, and refusing to leave. The protest is part of a broader movement on college campuses across the country, with students expressing their opposition to the Israel-Hamas conflict through sit-ins and other actions.
Emerson College officials have warned students participating in a pro-Palestinian protest near the campus that law enforcement action could be imminent. The protest, which began Sunday night and has seen over 100 students gather in Boylston Place Alley, has raised concerns among Boston authorities. The city alleges that the tents and activities are blocking pedestrian access to the alley, creating noise, and posing safety hazards. Emerson emphasizes that the college supports students’ right to protest but condemns harassing behavior toward Jewish supporters of Israel that has been reported. Security staff has been deployed to the area to ensure access to the alley as required by law.
On Wednesday afternoon, Harvard University became the latest institution to experience a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on its campus. The encampment was established by the group Harvard for Palestine, which is demanding that the university divest from companies that supply Israel. The protest is part of a larger national movement, with similar encampments being established at other universities across the country. The unrest has prompted some universities, such as Brandeis University, to extend deadlines for students to apply for transfers.
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.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators at USC’s Alumni Park engaged in a tense confrontation with campus police on Wednesday, after setting up an encampment to protest the university’s alleged support of Israeli actions in Palestine. The protesters issued demands, including divestment from organizations profiting from Israeli activities in the region. Meanwhile, campus police moved to clear the encampment, leading to a tense confrontation. The protest is part of a growing movement on college campuses across the nation, protesting the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
Emerson College officials have issued a warning to students camping out in a public alleyway on the school’s downtown Boston campus in protest against the college’s involvement with Israel and in support of the pro-Palestinian movement. The encampment, which began on Sunday night, has been deemed to be in violation of city ordinances, including those prohibiting tents in a right-of-way, public noise violations, and blocking pedestrian access. The college also received reports of targeted harassment and intimidation of Jewish supporters of Israel and others trying to pass through the alleyway. Emerson has placed security staff in the area to ensure campus safety while emphasizing that it cannot prevent the enforcement of city ordinances or state law.
Nine individuals were arrested by University of Minnesota police after a pro-Palestinian demonstration led to an encampment on Northrop Mall. The group was asked to disperse by 7 a.m. and informed of potential arrests for remaining beyond that time. Some dispersed peacefully, while nine were arrested for misdemeanor trespassing. The protest aligns with similar demonstrations at Columbia and Yale universities, sparking discussions on balancing free speech rights with student safety. The university supports free speech but prohibits tent setups without permits. The demonstration sparked a larger gathering outside the Coffman Memorial Union, where participants called for support for Palestinians and condemned the arrests.
Protesting students and supporters blocked the intersection of College St. and Grove St. in New Haven during a Pro-Palestinian rally on Monday, April 22, 2024. The demonstration followed the arrest of approximately 45 students from an encampment at Beinecke Plaza earlier that morning.
