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Gaza War: Pro-Palestinian protesters in London tell Starmer govt 'to grow spine'; Corbyn joins march
More than 10,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through central London on Saturday (July 6), with some participants calling on the new government of Prime Minister Keir Starmer to be more assertive in pushing for an immediate ceasefire. Starme...
Asaduddin Owaisi defends pro-Palestine oath, cites Mahatma Gandhi amid BJP backlash
AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi caused a political stir during his oath-taking ceremony in the Lok Sabha by expressing solidarity with Palestine and hailing Telangana. BJP's Radha Mohan Singh, presiding over the session, assured that only the official oath would be recorded following strong objections from BJP lawmakers. Owaisi defended his statements, invoking Mahatma Gandhi's views on Palestine. Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje sought action against Owaisi's remarks, urging a retake of the oath. This incident coincides with ongoing Speaker selection deliberations, with BJP nominating Om Birla and the INDIA bloc nominating K Suresh.
Pop diva Dua Lipa condemns Israel for enabling genocide in Gaza
Israel's military operations in Gaza, concentrated now on Rafah, provoked a renewed backlash after Gaza officials said an Israeli strike this weekend set ablaze a crowded refugee camp, killing 45.
Gaza War: Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police in Berlin
Police clashed with protesters in Berlin after officials attempted to break up a pro-Palestinian demonstration in the city's Neukölln district. Footage showed police detaining protesters and several garbage cans on fire. Demonstrators chanted "all of Berlin hates the police" and "Viva ...
Yale graduates stage pro-Palestinian walkout of commencement
Yale University students walk out of commencement to protest Gaza war and financial ties, sparking similar actions at other universities. Protests escalate after violent attacks on activists, leading to strikes and censure motions. The events highlight debates on freedom of expression, hate speech, and police response.
University of California academic workers strike to stand up for pro-Palestinian protesters
Graduate students at UC Santa Cruz joined a systemwide protest against the university allegedly violating the speech rights of pro-Palestinian advocates. United Auto Workers Local 4811, representing 48,000 graduate students, initiated rolling strikes across the 10-campus UC system. The union demands amnesty, divestment from Israel-related investments, and filed unfair labor practice complaints.
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Police arrest dozens as they break up pro-Palestinian protests at several US universities
Pro-Palestinian protest encampments were dismantled at the University of Pennsylvania, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of Arizona, leading to dozens of arrests. The protests demanded universities stop doing business with Israel or its supporters. At MIT, police arrested ten students after giving protesters 15 minutes to leave. The protests are part of a broader movement across the US and Europe, with students calling for an end to Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza. The UN has raised concerns about a "plausible risk of genocide" in Gaza, a charge Israel denies.
Police clearing pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University, 33 arrested
"While the university is committed to protecting students' rights to free expression, the encampment had evolved into an unlawful activity, with participants in direct violation of multiple university policies and city regulations," the university said in a statement.
Some colleges that had been permissive of pro-Palestinian protests begin taking a tougher stance
University President Paul Alivisatos acknowledged the school's role as a protector of freedom of speech after officers in riot gear blocked access to the school's Quad but also took an enough-is-enough stance.
Pro-Palestinian protesters break through barricades to retake MIT encampment
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators, initially barred by police from accessing an encampment at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on Monday, breached the fencing. They then linked arms and surrounded the remaining tents. Meanwhile, Columbia University decided to cancel its university-wide commencement ceremony after weeks of pro-Palestinian protests.
Hamas accepts a Gaza cease-fire proposal, but Israel hasn't commented
Hamas has accepted an Egyptian-Qatari proposal for a cease-fire to halt the seven-month-long war with Israel in Gaza. The deal follows Israel ordering 100,000 Palestinians to evacuate from Rafah, signaling a potential ground invasion. The cease-fire would take place in stages, with Hamas releasing hostages in exchange for Israeli troop pullbacks from Gaza. It is unclear whether the deal will meet Hamas' key demand of bringing about an end to the war and complete Israeli withdrawal.
Striking deals to end campus protests, some colleges invite discussion of their investments
After weeks of anti-war protests at U.S. universities, some schools, including Brown, Northwestern, and Rutgers, reached agreements with pro-Palestinian protesters to avoid disruptions during final exams and graduation ceremonies. These deals, amid nationwide campus unrest and over 2,400 arrests since April 17, included commitments to review investments in Israel. While universities agreed to discuss divestment, they made no promises to change investments. The protests, which disrupted classes at some schools, have raised questions about academic freedom and led to discussions on divesting from companies linked to the Israeli military.
Police move in to clear NYU encampment, US campus arrests grow to 2,200 in pro-Palestinian protests
Pro-Palestinian protests lead to arrests at NYU and Columbia. UCLA saw clashes and arrests. President Biden defends peaceful protests. Antisemitic allegations surround demonstrations. Israel launched offensive after Hamas attack.
More than 2,100 people have been arrested during pro-Palestinian protests on US college campuses
More than 100 people were taken into custody during the Columbia crackdown, just a fraction of the total arrests stemming from recent campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war. A tally by The Associated Press on Thursday found at least 50 incidents of arrests at 40 different US colleges or universities since April 18.
Police officer fired gun while clearing protesters from Columbia building, prosecutors say
A police officer fired his gun inside Columbia University's Hamilton Hall while clearing pro-Palestinian protesters barricaded inside. No injuries were reported, and the district attorney's office is reviewing the incident. The protesters had been occupying the hall for over 20 hours. The incident is part of a wave of protests across US college campuses against the Israel-Hamas conflict. In Los Angeles, over 200 people were arrested after police clashed with protesters at UCLA, leading to a chaotic scene.
Fresh chaos, arrests on US college campuses as police flatten camp at UCLA
Students have rallied or set up tents at dozens of universities in recent days to protest Israel's war on Gaza. Demonstrators have called on President Joe Biden, who has supported Israel's right to defend itself, to do more to stop the bloodshed in Gaza and demanded schools divest from companies that support Israel's government.
Israel supporters attack pro-Palestinian camp in Los Angeles, 300 Gaza protesters arrested in New York
Witness footage from UCLA, verified by Reuters, showed people wielding sticks or poles to hammer on wooden boards being used as makeshift barricades to protect the pro-Palestinian protesters before police were deployed to the campus.
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