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Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick as Norway defeated Israel 5-0 in a World Cup qualifier amid pro-Palestinian protests outside the stadium, with Norway leading Group I and closing in on their first World Cup since 1998.
Violent clashes erupted in Lahore, Pakistan, as police attempted to prevent thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators from marching to Islamabad to protest outside the U.S. Embassy, resulting in injuries, disruptions, and a heavy security response amid tensions following a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.
Thirteen people were arrested and four police officers injured during a violent pro-Palestinian rally in Boston, where protesters blocked streets, resisted police, and caused injuries, amid tensions related to the Hamas-led attack on Israel.
At least 150 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested in London during a demonstration opposing the UK government's decision to designate Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, which was based on property damage related to protests against UK support for Israel.
Over 70 Columbia students face disciplinary actions for participating in a pro-Palestinian protest amid ongoing negotiations with the Trump administration over $1 billion in frozen federal research funds, with the university also implementing new policies to address antisemitism and disciplinary processes.
A New York judge dismissed trespassing charges against 30 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Columbia University due to insufficient evidence. Of the 46 initially arrested, 15 still face charges, with some offered deferred prosecution deals. The remaining defendants rejected these deals to present a united front against what they perceive as state repression.
More than a dozen pro-Palestinian protesters at Stanford University were arrested and some suspended after briefly taking over the president's office, demanding the school divest from companies supporting Israel's military campaign. The protest led to injuries, vandalism, and immediate disciplinary actions against involved students.
A pro-Palestinian encampment near the Cathedral of Learning at the University of Pittsburgh was peacefully cleared out overnight following a meeting between protest leaders, Mayor Ed Gainey, and representatives from the Mayor's Office. No arrests were made, and the university is responsible for dismantling the encampment. Protesters had demanded the university disclose its investments and divest from companies profiting from Israel.
New York City police detained 34 people after a pro-Palestinian protest at the Brooklyn Museum, where demonstrators damaged artwork and harassed security staff. The protest, organized by Within Our Lifetime, aimed to pressure the museum to divest from investments linked to Israel's actions in Gaza. Six individuals were arrested and charged with crimes, while others received tickets or summonses for misdemeanors. The museum closed early due to safety concerns.
New York City police detained 34 people following a pro-Palestinian protest at the Brooklyn Museum, where demonstrators caused damage to artwork and harassed security staff. The protest, organized by Within Our Lifetime, aimed to pressure the museum to divest from investments linked to Israel's actions in Gaza. Six individuals were charged with crimes, while others received tickets or summonses for misdemeanors. The museum closed early due to safety concerns.
The NYPD arrested 34 people after a pro-Palestinian protest at the Brooklyn Museum led to damaged artwork and staff harassment. The protest, organized by Within Our Lifetime, aimed to pressure the museum to divest from investments linked to Israel. The museum closed early due to safety concerns. This incident is part of a broader wave of pro-Palestinian protests across the U.S., including significant actions on college campuses.
Early Thursday morning, Wayne State University police and the Detroit Police Department raided a pro-Palestinian encampment at the university, resulting in 12 arrests. The university had transitioned to remote classes earlier in the week and had repeatedly asked demonstrators to remove their tents. Protesters are now demonstrating outside the Detroit Detention Center. The university cited legal, health, and safety concerns for the raid.
Wayne State University has shifted to remote operations to manage tensions with a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus. The university's leadership offered a closed meeting with protest representatives, which was declined in favor of an open discussion. U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib joined the protesters, advocating for the campus to reopen. The university remains committed to free speech but emphasizes the need to dismantle the encampment.
Wayne State University in Detroit is starting its 2024 spring-summer semester online due to an unspecified public safety issue, following the establishment of a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus. All on-campus events are canceled, and students will receive further instructions via email or Canvas.
Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked all northbound lanes of the 101 Freeway in Downtown Los Angeles on Monday, causing significant traffic disruption. The demonstration was in response to a deadly Israeli airstrike in Gaza. Protesters walked from Los Angeles Street to the freeway, waving flags and stepping in front of moving vehicles. After a brief altercation with a motorcyclist, they moved to the shoulder and eventually left the freeway, allowing traffic to resume.