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Student Gaza protests in Europe spread, sparking clashes and dozens of arrests

Students of the Complutense University of Madrid make banners after setting up a pro-Palestinian encampment amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Madrid, Spain, on 7 May, 2024. REUTERS - Violeta Santos Moura

Amsterdam (AFP) – Student protests to demand that universities break ties with Israel over the Gaza war spread across Europe on Tuesday, with police breaking up demonstrations in the Netherlands, Germany and France.

Students at some elite European universities, inspired by ongoing demonstrations at US campuses, have been occupying university halls and facilities, demanding an end to partnerships with Israeli institutions because of Israel's punishing assault on Gaza.

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