Students in the US demand that colleges stop investing in support of Israel as protests spread across campuses.

Students at multiple U.S. colleges are protesting and demanding that their schools cut ties with Israel and companies supporting its actions in Gaza. These protests are rooted in the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement that opposes Israel’s policies towards Palestinians. The protests, inspired by ongoing violence in Gaza, involve encampments and mass gatherings at campuses nationwide. Student groups are calling for divestment from Israel, boycotts of companies supporting Israel, and more transparency from colleges. While some universities have expressed a willingness to discuss the demands, others have rejected resolutions to divest from Israel, citing concerns about antisemitism. Students are pushing for accountability and change in their institutions regarding ties to Israel and the conflict in Gaza.

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