Pro-Palestine UCSD students hold encampment, University of San Diego protests against it

Pro-Palestine demonstrations escalated on San Diego college campuses on May 1, 2024. Students at UC San Diego and University of San Diego held peaceful protests, with the USD vigil at Paseo De Colachis plaza and the UCSD encampment near Geisel Library. The protests follow a nationwide movement against the conflict in Gaza and U.S. involvement, demanding divestment from Israel. Despite UCSD Chancellor warning of possible repercussions, the university supports peaceful protests. Protests have spread to other California universities, with clashes and allegations of antisemitism from protestors against the movement. The death toll in Gaza continues to rise amidst a humanitarian crisis.

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