Outcry on Campus: Anti-Israel Protests Erupt Across U.S. Universities
In a wave of unrest, multiple prominent universities in the United States became flashpoints of anti-Israel protests on Wednesday, with four campuses experiencing chaotic scenes in California, Massachusetts, Texas, and New York.
University of Southern California (USC)
USC erupted in chaos as authorities clashed with protesters, resulting in arrests and widespread hostility. Hundreds of students confronted USC Department of Public Safety officers, leading to an escalation of tensions.
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)
At UT Austin, demonstrators swarmed the campus lawn, attempting to set up tents before being confronted by police. Over 20 arrests were made, with protesters chanting incendiary slogans. Governor Greg Abbott condemned the activity, calling for the expulsion of students involved.
Harvard University
At Harvard, protesters established a “Gaza solidarity encampment” in the quadrangle. Despite inclement weather, the crowd set up tents and planned to stay overnight, soliciting donations for their cause.
Columbia University
On Wednesday, Columbia University, a long-standing hotbed of anti-Israel protests, was flooded with demonstrators. U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson visited the campus, condemning the threats and intimidation that had overtaken the school. He raised the possibility of National Guard intervention if the situation did not improve.
- Anti-Israel protests erupted on multiple U.S. campuses, causing significant unrest.
- USC experienced violent confrontations with police, resulting in arrests.
- UT Austin protesters chanted incendiary slogans and defied police attempts to disperse them.
- Harvard University witnessed the establishment of a “Gaza solidarity encampment.”
- Columbia University has been a focal point of anti-Israel demonstrations for over a week.
- U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson denounced the campus unrest and suggested National Guard intervention if necessary.
In recent days, the top five ranked universities in the U.S. have all been affected by anti-Israel sentiment. Over half of the top 50 universities have seen active protests over the past week.
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