Police in US break up pro-Palestine camp
Demonstrations in solidarity with the Palestinian people continue to take place at universities across the United States, despite the efforts of police to intervene. The protests, which started on university campuses, have now spilled out into the streets, amplifying the voices of those standing in support of Palestine.
According to reports from the GW Hatchet newspaper, which is run by students at George Washington University (GWU) in Washington, D.C., police warned demonstrators who had set up a camp around 3:30 AM to disperse. More than 10 people were detained as police used pepper spray to break up the camp and prevent further protest activity on campus.
The wave of student-led protests began at Columbia University in mid-April and has since spread worldwide. Thousands of individuals have been detained at universities across the U.S. as students condemn Israel’s attacks on civilians in Gaza and call on school administrations to denounce the violence against the Palestinian people.
In a significant development, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has approved a ceasefire proposal put forth by Qatar and Egypt for the Gaza Strip. However, despite this announcement, the Israeli War Cabinet has decided to continue its attacks in the Rafah region of Gaza.
Since the beginning of Israel’s attacks on Gaza on October 7, thousands of Palestinians, including women and children, have lost their lives or been injured. The Israeli army has targeted civilian infrastructure, including hospitals and educational institutions where people sought refuge, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region.
As the situation in Gaza remains dire, with thousands trapped under rubble and ongoing violence, calls for international intervention and support for the Palestinian people continue to grow louder.
