"Police Arrest Dozens at Columbia University Pro-Palestinian Protest"
TL;DR
Over 100 people were arrested at Columbia University as police moved in on a pro-Palestinian encampment set up by students, leading to confrontations and subsequent arrests. The demonstrations, which continued into the night, were sparked by tensions between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups on campus. Columbia University President Minouche Shafik requested NYPD assistance to remove the encampment, resulting in the suspension of all university students involved. The protests were also fueled by accusations of antisemitic rhetoric on campus, with some students expressing concerns about free speech and discrimination.
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- Columbia Sends In the N.Y.P.D. to Arrest Protesters in Tent City The New York Times
- Columbia University directs NYPD to remove students protesting Gaza war The Washington Post
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