Standoffs between pro-Palestinian student protesters and universities have escalated on both coasts, with tensions rising at Columbia University and California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt. The demonstrations are part of a growing movement demanding that schools sever financial ties with Israel in response to the conflict with Hamas in Gaza.
At Columbia University, student protesters faced a deadline from the administration to clear out their encampment, with the university warning of potential consequences for non-compliance. Despite the deadline passing, no agreement was reached, leading to a continued standoff on campus.
