Unprecedented Violence at Universities Across the US: Suspensions and Clashes over Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Across the country, universities have been seeing an increase in violence during recent nights. Columbia University has announced that students who refuse to leave a pro-Palestinian protest camp will be suspended until they comply. UCLA University has also experienced violent confrontations, including an attempted assault in front of security personnel.

Demonstrations at Columbia University have intensified, with pro-Palestinian protesters occupying Hamilton Hall and waving Palestinian flags. At UCLA University, clashes between pro- and anti-Israel demonstrators continue, with a video showing a pro-Palestinian protester violently attacking a pro-Israel demonstrator in front of security personnel who did not intervene.

In Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University saw massive protests with police forces arresting dozens of demonstrators. The University of Texas in Austin also witnessed severe clashes between police officers and pro-Palestinian demonstrators, resulting in numerous arrests. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is personally involved in handling the protests in Texas, leading to a more forceful response compared to other states.

Overall, the protests and demonstrations on various university campuses across the USA have escalated into violent confrontations and suspensions of students as tensions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continue to impact campuses nationwide.