An anti-Israel tent encampment at George Washington University (GWU) opened early Wednesday morning as police arrested dozens of demonstrators and others left the scene to march toward President Ellen Grunberg’s home. It was removed a few hours later.
student saw Protesters outside Grunberg’s mansion in Washington, D.C., chanted, “We students have power,” “Grunberg is in the ivory tower,” “Grunberg, Grunberg, we are yours.” I am complicit in genocide,” he shouted.
AP report University officials had warned students who protested on campus or elsewhere on campus that they could face suspension.
“While the university is committed to protecting students’ right to free expression, the camp has evolved into an illegal activity, with participants in direct violation of multiple university policies and city ordinances,” the university said in a statement. “I am doing so,” he said.
Jewish GWU students demand university remove anti-Israel camp
Local media reported that police pepper-sprayed some protesters who blocked them from entering the camp, and community organizers said nearly 30 people were arrested.
In a further statement obtained by The Associated Press, the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department said arrests were made for assault on a police officer and trespassing, but many arrests were not immediately made.
The ministry said it moved to disperse the demonstrators due to “gradually increasing instability in the protests.”
Students pray at the Gaza Solidarity Camp at George Washington University, Washington, DC, May 6, 2024 (Alison Bailey/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)
On May 7, 2024, students hold up banners and placards during a pro-Palestinian demonstration at George Washington University in Washington, DC, USA. (Mostafa Bassim/Anadolu via Getty Images)
As Breitbart News reported, demonstrators carrying signs that read “Liberate Palestine” and “Keep Rafah out” marched toward Grunberg’s home on Tuesday night. did.
Police were called in to maintain the crowd. No arrests were made.
GWU’s anti-Israel encampment, set up on April 25, is one of remaining encampments set up on college campuses across the country, in support of the first encampment that began at Columbia University on April 17. It is one.
Inside the anti-Israel camp at George Washington University
An anti-Israel tent encampment was cleared at the University of Chicago on Tuesday after administrators who had initially taken a lenient approach said the protests had crossed the line and raised safety concerns.
More than 2,600 people have been arrested on 50 campuses since April 18, a figure based on reporting by The Associated Press and statements from universities and law enforcement agencies.
The Associated Press contributed to this report
