Students at Fordham University have initiated 'Gaza solidarity' encampments on campus, joining a wave of anti-Israel protests seen at universities across the country. The demonstrations began early Wednesday, with video footage capturing protesters setting up tents in the Leon Lowenstein Center lobby while chanting 'Free free free Palestine!'
New York Police Department (NYPD) officers and Fordham Public Safety officers were present, monitoring all entrances and exits as the situation unfolded.
A recent Instagram post by Fordham Students for Justice in Palestine called on the university to acknowledge its role as a Jesuit institution in upholding the dignity and right to life of Palestinians. The group expressed frustration later in the day, stating that their demands were not being met and that they were facing threats of arrest and suspension.
The emergence of these demonstrations reflects a growing trend of activism surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on college campuses. The situation at Fordham University continues to evolve as students engage in peaceful protests to raise awareness and advocate for their cause.
