Over 130 people were arrested during pro-Palestinian protests at New York University and other prestigious US campuses, including Harvard and Yale, amid debates over free speech and hate speech.
The protests, sparked by Israel's assault on Gaza following Hamas's invasion, have disrupted campus activities and led to arrests and court summonses.
During Passover on Monday, NYU authorities called the police after protesters breached the encampment barriers and engaged in disruptive, antisemitic behavior.
The NYU spokesman stated that the situation had "dramatically changed" due to the breach and the resulting disorderly conduct, intimidating chants, and antisemitic incidents.
The police urged the protesters to leave peacefully but ultimately made several arrests.
Protests against Israel's actions in Gaza have grown disruptive at New York University (NYU) and Columbia University, leading to clashes with police and arrests.
The US Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, has expressed concern about the anti-Semitic hate and disruptions on college campuses.
The protests began last week at Columbia University and escalated after police were called onto the campus, resulting in over 100 arrests.
The school and authorities support freedom of expression but are concerned about safety and violence.
The unrest has drawn the attention of President
Joe Biden's administration.
On Monday, images on social media showed Jewish students at various universities, including Columbia, holding Passover seder meals during protests in support of Palestinians.
Demonstrations also took place at MIT, University of Michigan, UC Berkeley, and Yale, resulting in at least 47 arrests after protesters refused to disperse upon request.