Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:25pm on 23 Apr 2024,Tuesday International
Demonstrations at top US universities escalate as protests over the Gaza conflict spread. Police arrest students at New York University and Yale, while Columbia University moves classes online amid heated debates. The White House condemns antisemitic incidents amid growing tensions. Students clash over free speech and the aftermath of the Israel-Gaza war. Protests, sparked by Hamas attacks on Israel, grip campuses nationwide, with demands for divestment and endowment transparency. Amid rising emotions, efforts to calm tensions intensify, with university leaders facing pressure from lawmakers and students.