Hundreds of NYPD riot officers gathered Tuesday night and have surrounded Columbia University's campus in response to a pro-Palestine encampment by students and anti-Israel protesters protesting Israel's actions in Gaza. The university has issued a 'shelter in place' directive as tensions escalate, with protesters linking arms and chanting 'we will not be moved'. The NYPD has erected barricades to prevent further entry of demonstrators and is reportedly equipped with helmets, tear gas, and riot shields. Dispersal operations on the campus seem imminent as police attempt to further push back the crowd.
Columbia braces as HUNDREDS of NYPD riot cops surround pro-Palestine encampment as university issues 'shelter in place' and protesters link arms screaming 'we will not be moved' https://t.co/MGimuVBM4q https://t.co/1h8Fr76gNM
NYPD Riot Police are attempting to Push the Crowd of Pro-Hamas Supporters and Demonstrators outside of Columbia University even further back, as Dispersal Operations on the Campus seem Imminent. https://t.co/Px2JLtEIha
Hundreds of NYPD officers gathered Tuesday night outside Columbia University’s campus where students protesting Israel's war in Gaza have occupied Hamilton Hall. School officials have ordered all students to "shelter in place." https://t.co/eedDTZySW0
NOW: New York Police Department has deployed riot police to Columbia University upon reports that anti-Israel protesters are poised to erupt in a demonstration that could turn violent. The NYPD are equipped with helmets, tear gas and riot shields. https://t.co/2dUBqJ7lDG
A Storming of the Pro-Hamas Encampment at Columbia University in New York City appears Imminent, as the NYPD has now Constructed a Wall of Barricades around the School’s Campus to prevent the arrival of additional Agitators and Demonstrators; also within the last hours, Thousands… https://t.co/9srzeZR8Qr