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Amidst rising tensions over the Israel-Hamas conflict, pro-Palestinian protests have erupted across US college campuses, leading to confrontations with police and concerns about safety. At New York University, over 130 people were arrested during a Monday night protest, while at Columbia University, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson threatened National Guard intervention. Students at Columbia and other universities are expressing solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and demanding divestment from companies with ties to Israel, but pro-Israel supporters have raised concerns about anti-Semitism and hate speech on campus. Protests have also occurred at the University of Texas at Austin, the University of Southern California, and other schools, with police presence requested to maintain order.

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.