Today, the University of Pennsylvania reported that 33 individuals were arrested during the removal of an anti-Israel encampment on its Philadelphia campus. The operation, which commenced at 5:30 am, was carried out by Penn Police with assistance from the Philadelphia Police Department.
A spokesperson stated that the protestors had been repeatedly warned about trespassing and were given the option to leave voluntarily to avoid citation. However, those who remained were aware that they would face arrest. Ultimately, 33 individuals were arrested without incident and cited for defiant trespass.
