Pro-Palestinian Protests: NYU Encampment Cleared, Thousands Arrested; Biden Urges Order Amidst Global Unrest
Pro-Palestinian protests on US campuses, which have been ongoing for several weeks, were less active on Friday following clashes with police, mass arrests, and a White House directive to restore order.
NYU police cleared an encampment at the university, and protesters peacefully exited their tents when ordered to do so.
The scene was calmer compared to other campuses and international locations where protests over Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza have escalated.
University administrators have called on police to remove demonstrators before exams and graduation ceremonies to maintain order.
The University of Chicago prepared to dismantle a pro-Palestinian encampment after negotiations with protesters broke down.
Counter-protesters, waving American flags, confronted the group but were separated by police.
Over the past two weeks, over 2,000 arrests have been made during protests in the US, some resulting in violent confrontations with police.
President Biden addressed the protests for the first time, stating that "order must prevail" and that the US is not an authoritarian nation that silences people or suppresses dissent.
On Thursday, there were violent confrontations between demonstrators and counter-protesters at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), resulting in a large police presence forcibly clearing a sprawling encampment.
Over 200 people were arrested.
Similar situations occurred at Rutgers University on the US East coast, where protesters agreed to take down their camp after reaching a compromise with administrators.
President Biden is facing criticism from Republicans for perceived softness on anti-Semitic sentiment among the protesters, while also facing opposition from his own party for his strong support of Israel's military offensive.
Overall, there have been ongoing protests and clashes between demonstrators and authorities at various universities across the US.
Biden and Education Secretary Cardona condemned anti-Semitism and threats against Jewish students on college campuses in the US.
Protests against Israel's actions in Gaza have led to student demonstrations in various countries, including France, Mexico, Canada, and Australia.
Some of these protests have resulted in violent clashes and encampments on university grounds.
The Gaza war began on October 7 when Hamas militants launched an attack on Israel, resulting in over 1,170 deaths, mostly civilians.
US authorities plan to investigate reports of anti-Semitism on campus aggressively.
Israel estimates that 128 hostages are still being held in Gaza, with 35 of them reportedly dead.
The Israeli military's retaliatory offensive in Gaza has resulted in over 34,600 deaths, the majority of whom were women and children, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-controlled territory.
The scene was calmer compared to other campuses and international locations where protests over Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza have escalated.
University administrators have called on police to remove demonstrators before exams and graduation ceremonies to maintain order.
The University of Chicago prepared to dismantle a pro-Palestinian encampment after negotiations with protesters broke down.
Counter-protesters, waving American flags, confronted the group but were separated by police.
Over the past two weeks, over 2,000 arrests have been made during protests in the US, some resulting in violent confrontations with police.
President Biden addressed the protests for the first time, stating that "order must prevail" and that the US is not an authoritarian nation that silences people or suppresses dissent.
On Thursday, there were violent confrontations between demonstrators and counter-protesters at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), resulting in a large police presence forcibly clearing a sprawling encampment.
Over 200 people were arrested.
Similar situations occurred at Rutgers University on the US East coast, where protesters agreed to take down their camp after reaching a compromise with administrators.
President Biden is facing criticism from Republicans for perceived softness on anti-Semitic sentiment among the protesters, while also facing opposition from his own party for his strong support of Israel's military offensive.
Overall, there have been ongoing protests and clashes between demonstrators and authorities at various universities across the US.
Biden and Education Secretary Cardona condemned anti-Semitism and threats against Jewish students on college campuses in the US.
Protests against Israel's actions in Gaza have led to student demonstrations in various countries, including France, Mexico, Canada, and Australia.
Some of these protests have resulted in violent clashes and encampments on university grounds.
The Gaza war began on October 7 when Hamas militants launched an attack on Israel, resulting in over 1,170 deaths, mostly civilians.
US authorities plan to investigate reports of anti-Semitism on campus aggressively.
Israel estimates that 128 hostages are still being held in Gaza, with 35 of them reportedly dead.
The Israeli military's retaliatory offensive in Gaza has resulted in over 34,600 deaths, the majority of whom were women and children, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-controlled territory.
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