Pro-Palestinian protests at US college campuses
Police arrested over 2,100 people at pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses, including at Columbia University where an officer accidentally discharged his gun. Similar protests occurred at other universities across the US, resulting in confrontations with police and multiple arrests.
Key Points
- Over 2,100 people arrested at pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses
- Officer accidentally discharged gun at Columbia University
- Demonstrators calling for end to Israel-Hamas war
- Protests spread to various US universities
Pros
- Freedom of peaceful protest upheld
- Awareness raised about Israel-Hamas conflict
Cons
- Violent confrontations between protesters and police
- Accidental discharge of officer's gun at Columbia University