Recent commencement ceremonies in the U.S. were marred by disruptions caused by anti-Israel agitators amidst ongoing demonstrations related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. The protests, which have been ongoing for weeks, have significantly impacted campus life across various universities.
During the commencement ceremonies, the level of disruption varied, with some graduates engaging in disruptive behavior while others opted for silent demonstrations. The protests were reported at institutions such as Virginia Commonwealth University, the University of Arizona, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, UNC, UT Austin, Duke University, and several others.
According to the Associated Press, there have been at least 75 instances of arrests made at U.S. campus protests since April 18. The total number of arrests has reached nearly 2,900 individuals across 57 colleges and universities.
