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Gaza war protests ignite on US college campuses

  • Apr 25, 2024
  • Apr 25, 2024 Updated Sep 10, 2025
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Police arrest dozens of ‘Gaza solidarity’ protesters at UNC tent encampment

The university said campus police “calmly approached the group” at 6 a.m. and detained about 30 people who refused to leave. 

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Pro-Palestinian protesters set up tent city at Wake Forest University. Group plans to remain 'as long as it takes'

A group of students at Wake Forest University has begun a pro-Palestinian protest and is calling on the school to divest from companies that support the war in Gaza.

Dueling protesters clash at UCLA hours after police clear pro-Palestinian demonstration at Columbia

Dueling protesters clash at UCLA hours after police clear pro-Palestinian demonstration at Columbia

Riot police swarming Columbia University are taking students into custody at the New York campus, which ignited a wave of protests across the U.S. over the Israel-Hamas war.

Student's future in jeopardy after University of Virginia denies access to campus, citing protest

Student's future in jeopardy after University of Virginia denies access to campus, citing protest

The nursing student says he wasn't even participating in the protest. The prohibition has already cost him a job and could result in him failing his academic program.

USC cancels graduation ceremony, dozens arrested across US as college anti-war protests grow

USC cancels graduation ceremony, dozens arrested across US as college anti-war protests grow

The University of Southern California, one of dozens across the U.S. roiled by protests over the Israel-Hamas war, has canceled its main graduation ceremony, citing safety concerns.

Chef José Andrés: Aid workers killed by Israeli airstrikes represented the 'best of humanity'

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They risked everything "to feed people they did not know and will never meet," the charity founder told mourners Thursday.

Hamas reviewing Israeli proposal for Gaza cease-fire as Rafah offensive looms

Hamas reviewing Israeli proposal for Gaza cease-fire as Rafah offensive looms

There is growing international pressure for Hamas and Israel to reach a cease-fire deal and avert an Israeli attack on Rafah.

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College campuses have always been a hotbed for protests, but students today also carry additional stresses from having lived through the isolation and fear from the pandemic.

Israel-Hamas war protesters and police clash on Texas campus, Columbia University begins suspensions

Israel-Hamas war protesters and police clash on Texas campus, Columbia University begins suspensions

Colleges around the U.S. implored pro-Palestinian student protesters to clear out tent encampments with rising levels of urgency Monday, with more arrests being made at the University of Texas and an ultimatum from Columbia University.

College protests: What to know as student anti-war movement spreads across US campuses

College protests: What to know as student anti-war movement spreads across US campuses

Student protests over the Israel-Hamas war have ignited at colleges across the U.S., with hundreds arrested or suspended. Here’s a look at some of the most significant protests.

Biden says 'order must prevail' during campus protests over Gaza

Biden says 'order must prevail' during campus protests over Gaza

President Joe Biden on Thursday defended the right to protest but insisted that "order must prevail" as college campuses across the country face unrest over the war in Gaza.

Today's campus protests aren't nearly as big or violent as those last century

Today's campus protests aren't nearly as big or violent as those last century

Though it might be tempting to compare the U.S. campus protests to the anti-Vietnam War movement of a half century ago, experts say that would be an overreaction at this point.

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Saving Gaza’s gravely malnourished children will be a critical focus of a new U.S.-backed sea route, though most of the territory’s Palestinians are at imminent risk of famine as the Israel-Hamas war stretches on.

Small anti-war protest ruffles University of Michigan graduation ceremony

Small anti-war protest ruffles University of Michigan graduation ceremony

About 75 people, many wearing traditional Arabic kaffiyeh along with their graduation caps, marched up the main aisle toward the stage.

Pro-Palestinian protesters at USC comply with school order to leave their encampment

Pro-Palestinian protesters at USC comply with school order to leave their encampment

Students protesting the ongoing war in Gaza have left a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Southern California after they were surrounded by police and told they might face arrest if they didn’t go.

Israel orders new evacuations in Gaza's last refuge of Rafah as it expands military offensive

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Israel's military also said it was moving into an area of devastated northern Gaza where it asserted the Hamas militant group regrouped.

Israeli War Cabinet member says he'll quit government unless there's a new plan

Israeli War Cabinet member says he'll quit government unless there's a new plan

The decision would leave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu more reliant on far-right allies.

Israeli leader Netanyahu faces growing pressure after Biden's Gaza proposal

Israeli leader Netanyahu faces growing pressure after Biden's Gaza proposal

A huge demonstration Saturday night in Israel, led by families of hostages held by Hamas, urged the government to act now. 

Israel rescues 4 hostages taken in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack

Israel rescues 4 hostages taken in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack

At least 210 dead Palestinians, including children, were brought to hospitals, a health official in Gaza said.

8 Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza in deadliest attack on Israeli forces in months

8 Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza in deadliest attack on Israeli forces in months

The attack was likely to fuel calls for a cease-fire by Israeli protesters.

Netanyahu meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, offering measured optimism on a Gaza cease-fire

Netanyahu meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, offering measured optimism on a Gaza cease-fire

The Israeli prime minister told journalists he wanted to see U.S.-mediated talks succeed for a cease-fire and release of hostages.

Colleges revise rules on free speech in hopes of containing anti-war demonstrations

Colleges revise rules on free speech in hopes of containing anti-war demonstrations

As students return to colleges after the summer break, administrators are bracing for a resurgence in activism against the war in Gaza.

Facing Trump's threats, Columbia investigates students critical of Israel

Facing Trump's threats, Columbia investigates students critical of Israel

A new Columbia University disciplinary committee is investigating students who have criticized Israel and Zionism and joining “unauthorized” campus protests.

Grad student's detention will stretch on as lawyers spar over Trump's plan to deport him

Grad student's detention will stretch on as lawyers spar over Trump's plan to deport him

Mahmoud Khalil will remain detained in Louisiana until at least next week after an initial court hearing Wednesday over the Trump administration's plans to deport the Columbia University graduate student.

Columbia University says it expelled some students who seized building last year

Columbia University says it expelled some students who seized building last year

Its judicial board issued sanctions against dozens who occupied Hamilton Hall based on "evaluation of the severity of behaviors."

Under threat from Trump, Columbia University agrees to policy changes

Under threat from Trump, Columbia University agrees to policy changes

Trump's administration pulled $400 million in grants and funding over the university's handling of protests against Israel's war in Gaza.

ICE is reversing the termination of legal status for international students around the US

ICE is reversing the termination of legal status for international students around the US

Tricia McLaughlin, an assistant Homeland Security secretary, said ICE did not reverse course on visa revocations.

Judge says government must release Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil

Judge says government must release Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil

Khalil's lawyers challenged the legality of his detention, accusing the Trump administration of trying to crack down on free speech.

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