In a series of events that took place across campuses in the USA, students engaged in intense protests and violent confrontations between Monday and Tuesday. At Columbia University, negotiations reached a standstill, leading to the suspension of pro-Palestinian protesters who refused to leave their protest camp. Meanwhile, at UCLA University, an attempted assault on an anti-Israeli protester by a pro-Israeli protester in front of security forces occurred.
At Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, police confronted protesters leading to multiple arrests while severe clashes were reported at the University of Texas in Austin. Reports emerged of pro-Palestinian demonstrators breaking into and occupying buildings on the campus at Columbia University as they faced criticism for involving local police in dispersing the demonstrations.
The night was marked by escalating tensions between different student groups as students engaged in demonstrations across various universities. The use of force and arrests were common as authorities sought to maintain order amidst the passionate beliefs that continue to spark clashes and unrest. Students heeded warnings and left the site, but reports emerged of disturbing videos circulating on social media showing violent attacks at UCLA University.
