Tensions have continued to ratchet up in standoffs with protesters on campuses across the U.S. nearly three weeks into a movement launched by a protest at Columbia University.
War in Israel
In recent days, students have held protests or set up encampments in Finland, Denmark, Italy, Spain, France and Britain.
The Israeli-American Council held a rally to observe Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day and to show support for local Jewish students.
White House says incursion is short of the full-fledged offensive into Rafah that Israel has planned.
The decision comes as universities around the country are wrangling with how to handle commencements.
Hours later, Israel launches strikes on Rafah, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says talks on cease-fire agreement will continue.
Students protesting the ongoing war in Gaza left a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Southern California early Sunday
The latest round of Gaza cease-fire talks ended in Cairo after “in-depth and serious discussions,” the Hamas terrorist group said Sunday.
LOS ANGELES — On the morning before a mob attacked a pro-Palestinian student encampment at UCLA, campus Police Chief John Thomas assured university leadership that he could mobilize law enforcement “in minutes” — a miscalculation from the three hours it took to actually bring in enough officers to quell the violence, according to three sources.
JERUSALEM — Bells and clamor, incense and flames. One of the most chaotic gatherings in the Christian calendar is the ancient ceremony of the “Holy Fire,” with worshippers thronging the Church of the Holy Sepulcher on Saturday.
Protesters chanted anti-war messages and waved Palestinian flags during the University of Michigan’s commencement Saturday.
An Israeli official downplayed the prospects for a full end to the war in Gaza.
Some Jewish students have taken part in strident pro-Palestinian protests dominating U.S. colleges in recent weeks, but few have led rallies in support of Israel.
After canceling its mainstage commencement ceremony amid pro-Palestinian protests, USC has announced plans for a “Trojan Family” graduation event at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
New York City police officials defended their decision to keep quiet about a potentially dangerous accident that happened as officers cleared pro-Palestinian protesters from Columbia University.