Pro-Palestinian Protests Escalate at Universities Across the Country

🔥Pro-Palestinian demonstrations at universities have been growing in intensity and scale.

🚩Students are setting up tents and waving Palestinian flags, calling for the US to stop providing aid to Israel.

🔒Security measures have been increased at Columbia University, including relocating the protests away from the main entrance.

✊Jewish students express concerns of anti-Semitic comments and threats amid the protests.

💪Elected officials express support for free speech, while emphasizing the importance of peaceful dialogue.

What are the demands of the pro-Palestinian protesters?

—Pro-Palestinian protesters are demanding an end to US aid to Israel.

Why did Columbia University cancel in-person classes?

—Columbia University canceled in-person classes due to the ongoing pro-Palestinian protests on campus.

Are there any security measures in place at the universities?

—Yes, security measures have been increased, including relocating the protests away from the main entrances.

Are Jewish students facing any concerns or threats?

—Some Jewish students have expressed concerns about anti-Semitic comments and threats amid the protests.

What is the response from elected officials?

—Elected officials express support for free speech while emphasizing the importance of peaceful dialogue.

00:01A person was stabbed multiple times but is expected to be okay. The suspect faces attempted murder, assault, and weapons possession charges.

00:02Pro-Palestinian protests are spreading from Columbia University to other schools across the country.

00:13Students at various universities are setting up tents, waving Palestinian flags, and calling for an end to US aid to Israel.

01:10Columbia University canceled all in-person classes due to the ongoing pro-Palestinian protests on campus.

01:32Hundreds of students gathered at Columbia University to express their support for the Palestinian cause.

02:24Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli students had heated confrontations, with some Jewish students expressing fear of anti-Semitic comments and threats.

02:35Actor Michael Rapaport visited the campus to support the students and encourage them not to be afraid of being Jewish.

02:58Elected officials from both parties expressed support for free speech and condemned any form of violence or intimidation.