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Local sources from United States: The Associated Press, TIME.
UK coverage: BBC.

Pro-Palestinian protests are spreading across US college campuses in response to recent mass arrests at Columbia University. The demonstrations have led to the cancellation of in-person classes at Columbia, as well as arrests at New York University and Yale. The protests are demanding that universities take a stand on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and divest from companies supporting Israel. While some students express solidarity with the Palestinian people, others argue that the criticism of Israel has veered into antisemitism. University administrators are facing challenges in balancing free speech rights, the concerns of pro-Israel students, and the demands of the protesting students. The encampments have also sparked debates among Jewish institutions on campus, with differing opinions on messaging and safety. The protests have now spread to at least a dozen campuses, including Vanderbilt University, where an encampment has been ongoing for over three weeks. The demonstrations show no signs of stopping, despite disciplinary measures and police involvement.