Student protest at US colleges calls for divestment from Israel due to financial ties | World News

Students at a growing number of US colleges are taking a stand against Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza by setting up protest encampments on their campuses. The students are demanding that their schools stop doing business with Israel or any companies that support its military efforts in Gaza.

Inspired by recent protests and the arrests of over 100 students at Columbia University, students from Massachusetts to California are joining the movement. They are setting up tent camps and vowing to stay until their demands are met.

The protesters are calling for universities to cut ties with companies that supply arms to Israel, stop accepting research money that aids the country’s military efforts, and divest from Israeli companies or contractors. They also want more transparency about the financial connections between their schools and Israel.

While some university officials are open to dialogue with the students, others are concerned about the potential for antisemitism in the protests. Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and President Joe Biden have both condemned antisemitism and expressed support for Israel.

Despite pushback from some universities, the student protesters are determined to continue their efforts. They are demanding greater transparency and accountability from their schools and are prepared to stay on campus until their demands are met. The movement shows no signs of slowing down as students across the country join forces to advocate for change.