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Local sources from United Kingdom: The Guardian, POLITICO Europe.
UK coverage: Euronews.

Student protests have erupted across the US and Europe in response to the West arming Israel in its bombardment of Gaza and the rising civilian casualties. The protests at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and Columbia University are among the largest student demonstrations since the anti-Vietnam War protests in the 1960s. European students have also joined the protests against their governments’ endorsement and arming of Israel.

In Europe, the wave of pro-Palestinian university protests has gained momentum, with students at UK universities and Sciences Po in Paris staging demonstrations. The Guardian is seeking to hear from students across Europe to understand their experiences and perspectives on the ongoing protests.

Meanwhile, in France, the situation has escalated as pro-Palestinian student movements organize blockades and encampments on university campuses. Sciences Po, a top French university, was forced to shut down as police removed a pro-Palestinian group. The activists demanded that the university take a principled stance against Israel’s actions and cut ties with institutions promoting Zionist ideologies.

The Comité Palestine Sciences Po, which led the protests, rejected the university’s proposal to remain inside a cafeteria without contact with the outside world. The peaceful evacuation of the protesters by police forces took place on Friday.

These protests in Europe mirror the ones in the US, where college campuses have seen encampments and demonstrations against Israel’s war on Hamas in Gaza. The White House has intervened in response to the protests, and scuffles and arrests have occurred as police have taken action.

In light of the escalating tensions, US President Joe Biden emphasized the importance of peaceful protest while condemning any threats, intimidation, or disorder resulting from dissent.

This wave of student protests in both the US and Europe marks a significant moment in history, reminiscent of the anti-Vietnam War protests of the 1960s. As the world watches, the voices of students demanding change and justice for Palestine continue to grow louder.