Students at Sydney University have established an encampment in support of pro-Palestinian demonstrations sweeping across US institutions. The encampment, inspired by similar actions at Columbia University and other American colleges, demands that the university sever ties with Israeli universities and arms manufacturers. Sydney University has stated its commitment to peaceful protest while warning of disciplinary action for rule violations.
In the wake of protests in the United States, pro-Palestinian demonstrations have now reached Australian universities. At Sydney University, students were filmed chanting “Free Palestine” in a viral video, following similar incidents at New York University where dozens of students were arrested for protesting at an anti-Israel “liberated zone” on campus. In Australia, ports have become a focal point of pro-Palestinian rallies, with protesters targeting ships linked to Israel. Activists and protesters have also faced arrests during these demonstrations.
