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News and updates about anti-Israel protests
'I love Hezbollah'
Anti-Israel protesters in London carry pro-Hezbollah banners
Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian Arab activists stage demonstration through London, some of them carry banners with pro-Hezbollah wording.
Australia:
Woman charged over Hezbollah flags flown at protest
19-year-old woman charged after an investigation into Hezbollah flags flown at a Sydney demonstration. Australia in 2021 listed all of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.
House Committee:
'Harvard failed to discipline most anti-Israel protesters'
House Committee on Education and the Workforce says Harvard "failed their Jewish students and faculty".
Pizzas for Palestine:
Anti-Israel students harass Israeli professor, steal pizzas
Anti-Israel students at MIT disrupted a lecture by Professor Shahar Kvatinsky, verbally assaulting the lecture and audience and taking pizzas that were meant for attendees.
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Protesters chant 'long live the intifada' at Harvard
Anti-Israel protesters donning keffiyehs march through Harvard University, waving PLO flags and chanting “Long live the intifada” and “Globalize the intifada”.
During anti-Israel protest
Greta Thunberg detained in Denmark
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg among six people detained during demonstration against University of Copenhagen for cooperating with Israeli universities.
Columbia University:
Anti-Israel protesters target Hillary Clinton's course
Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters at Columbia University stage sit-in at the Institute of Global Politics in the School of International and Public Affairs, where former Secretary of State is teaching a course.
Hamas flag waved at anti-Israel protest in New York City
Thousands of anti-Israeli protesters demonstrate in New York City, some waving Hamas flags. White House: We condemn any individual associating with the repugnant terrorist organization Hamas.
Harris to anti-Israel heckler:
'We are working around the clock on hostage deal'
US Vice President responds to pro-Palestinian Arab protester who heckled her at rally in Georgia: The president and I are working around the clock, we have got to get a hostage deal done and a ceasefire deal done now.
'Racist go home!'
Anti-Israel protesters confront Vivek Ramaswamy in Chicago
Anti-Israel protesters swarm former Republican presidential primary candidate blocks from DNC, tell him he has no right to be there unless he calls out Israel over “genocide” in Gaza.
Columbia University:
Most students suspended over anti-Israel protests will return
Most students at Columbia University who faced disciplinary action for participating in pro-Palestinian Arab are expected to return to campus soon.
Chicago:
Anti-Israeli protesters demonstrate outside Israeli Consulate
Anti-Israel protesters gather in front of the Israeli Consulate in downtown Chicago. Three arrested after clashing with police.
Democratic National Convention:
Anti-Israel protesters breach fence, four arrested
A few thousand protesters march toward the site of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago as Biden arrives, refer to him as “Genocide Joe”.
San Francisco:
Anti-Israel protesters charged after blocking Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco prosecutors charge 26 protesters who blocked the Golden Gate Bridge for hours in April to demand a ceasefire in Gaza.
Los Angeles:
Anti-Israel protesters block highway, 9 arrested
Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters briefly shut down 405 Freeway in West Los Angeles during rush hour, bringing traffic to a standstill.
Campus antisemitism:
Sanctions against 6 University of Georgia students upheld
University of Georgia announces that six students who were arrested during an April 29 protest against the Israel-Hamas war will remain suspended through the fall semester.
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Harris fires back at anti-Israel protesters
Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters accuse Harris of supporting genocide in Gaza. She fires back: If you want Donald Trump to win then say that. Otherwise, I’m speaking.
Following campus protests:
Judge orders UCLA to craft a plan to protect Jewish students
A federal judge has ordered that UCLA craft a plan to protect Jewish students, after three Jewish students sued the university over discrimination.
In protest of Congress speech:
Protesters burn Netanyahu effigy near Capitol
Anti-Israel protesters burn US flags and an effigy of Netanyahu during a protest near Capitol Hill against his Congress speech. At least six arrested.
A day before PM's speech:
Protesters demonstrate against Israel at Capitol Hill
In protest organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, hundreds demand that the US stop arming Israel. Police clear the area.
During Netanyahu's speech:
Anti-Israel protesters to demonstrate at US Capitol
Police expect a "large number of demonstrators" at the US Capitol to coincide with Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech to Congress.
Over anti-Israel encampment:
B’nai Brith Canada files complaint against University of Windsor
B'nai Brith Canada asks Ontario Government to investigate potentially discriminatory aspects of a deal made by the University of Windsor to end an anti-Israel encampment on its campus.
Due to escalation:
Anti-Israel encampment at McGill University removed
McGill University in Montreal says an escalation of security issues and violence left it with no choice but to order the dismantlement of pro-Palestinian Arab encampment that was taken down on Wednesday.
Canada:
U of Windsor reaches agreement with anti-Israel protesters
Canadian Jewish groups dismayed over the agreement which appears to capitulate to the demands of the protesters.
Police clear pro-Palestinian Arab encampment in Montreal
Police clear protesters from pro-Palestinian Arab encampment at Square Victoria in downtown Montreal. 18-year-old man arrested.
After anti-Israel protests:
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor to step down
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone, who was criticized for mishandling pro-Palestinian Arab campus protests, announces he plans to step down next summer.
Graham to protesters:
'I am with Israel wholly and completely'
Senator Lindsey Graham responds to pro-Palestinian Arab protesters who gathered outside his home: I will always support giving Israel the weapons and the space they need to destroy Hamas so there is never another October 7.
Australia:
Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters scale roof of Parliament
TV footage shows four people on the roof of the building in Canberra, unfurling black banners including one reading "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free".
Ahead of deadline:
Pro-Palestinian protesters clear University of Toronto encampment
Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters who had been occupying King's College Circle on University of Toronto campus move out ahead of deadline set by the court.
University of Toronto:
Judge issues injunction against anti-Israel encampment
Ontario judge orders pro-Palestinian Arab encampment at University of Toronto to vacate the area by Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
Germany:
Dozens detained during anti-Israel protests in Berlin
Police in Berlin detain a total of 69 people at pro-Palestinian Arab protests involving several hundred demonstrators.
Columbia anti-Israel protests:
Charges dropped against dozens of students
Prosecutors announce that dozens of Columbia University students who were arrested for occupying a campus building in April will have their criminal charges dropped.
'Zionist piece of s**t'
Anti-Israel activist harasses Quentin Tarantino in New York
Anti-Israel activist “Crackhead Barney”, who previously attacked Alec Baldwin, harasses film director Quentin Tarantino, who is married to Israeli singer Daniella Pick.
Campus anti-Israel protests:
At least 25 arrested at UCLA
At least 25 people arrested as police break up multiple pro-Palestinian Arab encampments on UCLA’s campus.
'They make a point':
Biden responds to anti-Israel protesters in Washington
US President responds after anti-Israel protesters interrupt his speech and accuse him of being "complicit in genocide" in the Gaza Strip: Innocent children have been lost. They make a point.
During pro-Israel march:
Neturei Karta burn Israeli flag in Toronto
Pro-Palestinian Arab activists, some in uniforms and masks, try unsuccessfully to disrupt the Walk for Israel in Toronto.
Toronto:
Police dismantle anti-Israel encampment at York University
Toronto police dismantle a pro-Palestinian Arab encampment set up at York University, a day after it was erected.
Anti-Israel encampment in LA cleared without incident
Attempt by pro-Palestinian Arab protesters to establish an encampment in front of Los Angeles City Hall is short-lived.
Canada:
Pro-Palestinian activists demonstrate against Israeli MK's visit
Pro-Palestinian Arab activists demonstrate in Ottawa against the visit of MK Sharren Haskel.
San Francisco:
Anti-Israel demonstrators arrested in Israeli Consulate building
Police arrest dozens of pro-Palestinian Arab demonstrators who occupied lobby of a San Francisco building that houses the Israeli Consulate.
New York:
Anti-Israel protesters arrested after taking over Brooklyn Museum
New York City police take into custody more than two dozen people who took part in pro-Palestinian Arab protests at the Brooklyn Museum.
Anti-Israel protester delays Israel-Scotland women’s soccer game
Kick-off in Scotland Women’s Euro 2025 qualifier with Israel delayed for over 30 minutes after pro-Palestinian Arab protester chains himself to a goalpost.
At least 12 arrested:
Police break up anti-Israel encampment at Detroit campus
Police in riot gear remove fencing and break down tents that were erected last week at Wayne State University in Detroit.
'You're on the right side':
Khamenei praises anti-Israel protesters on US campuses
Iran’s Supreme Leader pens letter lauding pro-Palestinian Arab protesters on campuses across the US, says they are a branch of the “Resistance Front” against Israel.
Germany:
Pro-Palestinian Arab demonstrators cleared from Berlin university
German police clear about 150 pro-Palestinian Arab demonstrators from the Humboldt University’s Institute for Social Sciences in downtown Berlin.
Harvard University:
Students walk out during commencement, shout 'Free Palestine'
The incident follows weeks of protests on campus and comes a day after the school announced that 13 Harvard students who participated in a protest encampment would not be able to receive diplomas.
Over anti-Israel protests
UCLA police chief reassigned
Police chief at the University of California, Los Angeles, reassigned “pending an examination of our security processes.”
Campus anti-Israel protests:
Police break up encampment at University of Michigan
Police break up pro-Palestinian Arab encampment at the University of Michigan, citing a threat to public safety. At least four people arrested.
In protest of Gaza war:
George Washington University graduates walk out of commencement
Graduates of George Washington University disrupt university President’s speech, in protest over the war in Gaza and last week’s clearing of an on-campus protest encampment.
New York:
Anti-Israel protesters arrested in Brooklyn
At least a dozen arrested after Pro-Palestinian Arab demonstrators march in Bay Ridge and clash with officers.
Chicago:
Police clear pro-Palestinian Arab encampment at DePaul University
Police dismantle pro-Palestinian Arab encampment at DePaul University in Chicago, say all the protesters “voluntarily left” the area.
Campus anti-Israel protests:
Police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters at UC Irvine
Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters enter lecture hall at UC Irvine and surround the building. Police officers arrive at the scene and begin making arrests.
Greece:
Clashes during anti-Israel march in Athens
Greek police clash with protesters after pro-Palestinian Arab march to Israeli embassy in Athens. Three people detained.
Harvard University:
Anti-Israel protesters take down encampment
Protesters against the war between Israel and Hamas voluntary take down their tents after university officials agree to meet to discuss their demands.
New York:
Anti-Israel protesters block traffic on Manhattan Bridge
Hundreds of anti-Israel protesters take over Manhattan Bridge. Police take some of them, as well as journalists on hand, into custody.
Campus anti-Israel protests:
Police clear pro-Palestinian encampment at University of Chicago
Police in riot gear clear an anti-Israel encampment at the University of Chicago. University President says the university intervened to end the encampment due to safety concerns.
Reform rabbi:
'What did we do wrong?'
Manhattan Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch says the Reform movement must explore why it has produced so many anti-Zionist Jews. The solution: Instilling in our youth Ahavat Yisrael—love and concern for fellow Jews.
U. of Southern California:
Police clear pro-Palestinian Arab encampment
Police in riot gear clear pro-Palestinian Arab encampment on USC's campus, push several dozen people out of the campus gates.
University of Michigan:
Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters interrupt commencement
A group of pro-Palestinian Arab protesters briefly interrupt spring University of Michigan commencement ceremony, call for divestment from Israel.
