Over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested at Columbia University in New York City as police dismantled their encampment protesting Israel's actions in Gaza. Some students, including Isra Hirsi, daughter of US Representative Ilhan Omar, were suspended for their involvement in the protest. Columbia's president authorized the police action, citing violations of university rules against unauthorized demonstrations.
Mayor Eric Adams supported the arrests, emphasizing the students' right to free speech but not to disrupt campus activities. The move followed a congressional hearing where Columbia's handling of alleged anti-Semitism and targeting of pro-Palestinian protesters was questioned. The university, known for its activism, is facing scrutiny for its response to such protests.
Meanwhile, at the University of Southern California, demonstrators rallied in support of Asna Tabassum, a Muslim student whose valedictorian speech was canceled, allegedly due to safety concerns related to her opposition to Israel's actions in Gaza.
The conflict between Israel and Gaza, ongoing for over six months, has sparked protests and disruptions across various campuses and public spaces.
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