Pro-Palestinian demonstrators have set up encampments at various universities in the US, including the University of Toronto, University of Pittsburgh, and Columbia University, leading to disruptions and clashes with authorities. The protesters aim to raise awareness for Gaza, despite facing legal actions and police interventions.
WATCH: Anti-Israel McGill university student protesters have disrupted the graduation ceremony. The school paid to relocate their ceremony due to the ongoing encampment that is occupying its premises for over a month. https://t.co/MK7PbgnOim https://t.co/TLeFTHV779
University of Pittsburgh — A rioter trying to rush into the Gaza encampment on campus is knocked to the ground by police. https://t.co/NHJbVFaLPM
Protesters, pomp and circumstance: Here’s how convocation at U of T began this year. U of T has more than 13,000 graduating students this year, with 34 planned ceremonies to take place at Convocation Hall between now and June 21. https://t.co/Wro4t2HSS3
More convocation ceremonies are scheduled at the University of Toronto after the first graduation event proceeded without interruption amid an ongoing pro-Palestinian protest on campus. MORE: https://t.co/HY8RpEPD2Q https://t.co/HY8RpEPD2Q
University of Toronto graduation ceremonies continue amid protest on campus https://t.co/Non4glDOPN
Pro-Palestinian protesters set up tent encampment outside Los Angeles City Hall https://t.co/KFWpbCTb2h
Students and faculty at the University of Toronto held a 'graduation' ceremony for Palestinian victims of the war in Gaza who will never complete their education https://t.co/1pTFD4dg1T
🚨🇺🇸🇵🇸 BREAKING: PRO-PALESTINE ENCAMPMENT SET UP AT L.A. CITY HALL The LAPD has declared a city-wide tactical alert in response to the demonstration. The protesters have erected at least 20 tents with tensions reportedly rising quickly. source: @rawsalerts https://t.co/tflrdwLgUN
Protesters, pomp and circumstance: Here's how convocation at U of T began this year https://t.co/TneI2m9GXJ
Circumstances surrounding a renewed pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Pittsburgh were called into question Monday by officials, who asserted that protest leaders demanding meetings with campus leadership are not affiliated with the university.https://t.co/nEIIeSaUVR
The new campus protest trend? Pop-up summer camp, as anti-Israel group vows, ‘We will be back’ https://t.co/cBPldh0FKB https://t.co/tYPjrgp5cU
Since the student movement for Palestinian liberation gained momentum this spring, universities and politicians have unleashed brutal police forces on campuses across the country. This is no accident, write @jbenmenachem and @tripeggertv2. https://t.co/iUA475gAJi
Much of the national conversation around student protests against Israel’s war on Gaza has centered on elite campuses at coastal universities. Violence against students in Rust Belt states has gone largely unrecognized. Watch the full video: https://t.co/3mjzAYHuEt https://t.co/c4UpisqCcc
At campuses across the US, cops and vigilantes are laying siege to Palestine protests at the enticement of wealthy donors, universities, and politicians. This teaches us something fundamental about policing. My latest for @thenation w/ @tripeggertv2: https://t.co/qfKFuehg9A
Ridiculous! A BAD ASS Pitt alum tries to enter the “pro Palestinian” protest area on Pitt Campus! https://t.co/NK1hL2JMHA
One arrested as anti-Israel protesters set up new encampment at University of Pittsburgh https://t.co/gR0ZiVcR0t
University of Toronto convocations to begin as campus protest continues https://t.co/mQ9vyJrGEb
US students face recruitment challenges after Gaza protests https://t.co/wJuQjF6B8D
BREAKING: WE WILL BE BACK. INSTALLATION #1 IS COMPLETE. Despite Columbia University’s shameful and coordinated efforts with NYPD and the billionaire lobby to suppress our movement, we remain undeterred. Agitate, educate, & escalate for Gaza. #Revolt4Rafah https://t.co/mc6f2hxdIe
BREAKING: WE WILL BE BACK. INSTALLATION #1 IS COMPLETE. Despite Columbia University’s shameful and coordinated efforts with NYPD and the billionaire lobby to suppress our movement, we remain undeterred. Agitate, educate, & escalate for Gaza. #revolt4rafah https://t.co/IXxhSRji05
BREAKING: WE WILL BE BACK. INSTALLATION #1 IS COMPLETE. Despite Columbia University’s shameful and coordinate efforts with NYPD and the billionaire lobby to suppress our movement, we remain undeterred. Agitate, educate, & escalate for Gaza. #revolt4rafah https://t.co/iINXq7Pdmp
New anti-Israel encampment forms at Columbia University as school initiates ‘dialogue’ with student leaders https://t.co/iOYKzD0iKz
Pro-Palestinian protesters have set up a new encampment at the University of Pittsburgh on Sunday. https://t.co/fS0jw3T9cc
🚨The University of Pittsburgh’s Palestine encampment reestablished NOW on university lawn amidst elevated police presence. Pittsburgh comrades—join. https://t.co/O8f58WiIjp
Riot police detain pro-Palestine demonstrators at (yet another) chaotic protest https://t.co/vakkivozpW
On May 31, police removed violent occupiers at a pro-Gaza encampment at @ucsantacruz in California. The rioters blocked buildings and stopped an emergency medical vehicle from responding to a toddler in distress in a campus building. https://t.co/smsRk9XdqI
Protesters face deportation after participating in disruptive anti-Israel demonstrations https://t.co/Z0cA7uHMD8
Convocation ceremonies for graduating University of Toronto students begin Monday against the backdrop of a pro-Palestinian encampment that has remained on campus for weeks despite a trespass notice and looming legal action. https://t.co/C7a9VTEKLD.
A small group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators have gathered outside the Israeli Day Parade route. It appears that they intend to disrupt the parade, but some Israelis are attempting to disperse them.