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University campuses in Saskatchewan witnessed sit-ins on Friday, expressing support for the people of Gaza and university protesters around the globe. The events featured Palestinian speakers, shared meals, art and reading groups, and prayer, providing a platform for dialogue and community engagement. The University of Saskatchewan acknowledged the demonstrations and expressed its commitment to supporting those affected by the conflict in Israel and Gaza. Organizers ensured the safety and peacefulness of the protests, while students emphasized their role in raising awareness and advocating for a resolution.

Over 100 anti-Israel protesters gathered at the University of Texas at Austin on Wednesday, demanding the removal of police officers from campus and engaging in disruptive chants. The Austin Police Department and Texas Department of Public Safety made over 20 arrests to maintain order and prevent unlawful assembly. The protests, which have intensified on American campuses amidst Israel’s military operations in the Middle East, were met with condemnation from Republican Governor Greg Abbott, who labeled them as lawless and antisemitic.

Protests over the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict have erupted on college campuses across the country, sparking intense crackdowns and political scrutiny. At Columbia University, Yale, and New York University, students have faced mass arrests as administrators seek to quell the unrest. Protesters are calling on universities to divest from firms that profit from Israel’s occupation in Gaza and end military research and weapons development work. Concerns about antisemitism at the protests have also reignited tensions.

President Javier Milei’s austerity measures, including a 71% cut to public university budgets, have sparked massive protests across Argentina. Students, professors, trade unions, and opposition parties rallied in Buenos Aires and other cities, demanding a reversal of the cuts. The government’s justification for the cuts is to reduce public spending and address economic challenges, but critics argue that they threaten free and quality university education in the country.