In Boston, Northeastern University was the site of a pro-Palestinian camp that was dismantled by police over the weekend. Nearly 100 individuals were arrested in connection to the camp, according to reports from the institution.
The university explained that the situation began as a student protest but was later taken over by outside organizers without ties to the university. The situation escalated when violent anti-Semitic remarks, such as ‘kill the Jews,’ were made, prompting action from the university.
During the evacuation of the camp, approximately 100 individuals were detained by police. Those who could prove their affiliation with Northeastern University were released, while those who refused to do so remained in custody.
The university confirmed that students who were detained on campus will face disciplinary procedures but will not face legal repercussions. The incident followed numerous demonstrations across US university campuses in support of Palestinians and against the conflict in Gaza.
Columbia University in New York was noted as a central hub for these demonstrations, with their administration deciding not to involve local authorities in clearing their campus of protesters. Additionally, one of the leaders of the movement was banned from entering Columbia University premises.