Student protests spread across US universities over Israel-Hamas conflict (vid)

Student protests have erupted at colleges nationwide over the Israel-Hamas conflict. It began with over 100 demonstrators arrested at Columbia University last week. Now, other campuses are joining, urging universities to sever ties with companies supporting Israel in Gaza and, in some cases, with Israel itself.

At Columbia, clashes broke out between pro-Palestinian students and police over a tent camp. Talks between the university and protesters continue amid high tensions.

USC canceled its main graduation ceremony due to intense protests, with dozens arrested and occasional violence.

But the unrest isn't confined to USC and Columbia. Students at the University of Texas at Austin, George Washington University, Harvard, Yale, and others are also protesting. They demand their schools divest from Israel and support pro-Palestinian causes.

These protests have led to police confrontations, arrests, and campus closures, showing a growing student solidarity with Palestine. Now, UCLA has joined the list of campuses where students are making their voices heard.

As UCLA students protest into the night, a sense of déjà vu for USC students as their 2024 commencement ceremony is canceled. Many had their high school graduation ceremonies canceled in 2020 due to COVID. The strong reactions - Tonight at 11 from ABC7 https://t.co/wR6khy62rP pic.twitter.com/67dp4lxLId

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[Source: AP, Los Angeles Times and ABC News]