Columbia University Protests Intensify, NYPD Raids Campus
Tensions Rise Over Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations
Tensions over pro-Palestinian demonstrations reached a boiling point at Columbia University on Tuesday, when the NYPD raided the campus, arresting dozens of students.
Eyewitness Accounts
Meghnad Bose, a 31-year-old journalism graduate student at Columbia, witnessed the NYPD raid. "It was terrifying," he said. "The police came in with riot gear and started arresting people indiscriminately."
Campus Standoff Nearing End
The raid came after weeks of escalating tensions between students and the university administration over the treatment of pro-Palestinian protesters. Columbia officials asked police to enter the campus, university spokesman Ben Chang said in a news release.
Arrests Across New York City
Elsewhere in New York City, police arrested dozens of students at The City College of New York. The arrests came after a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United States.
Conclusion
The Columbia University protests have highlighted the growing tensions surrounding pro-Palestinian activism. As the conflict between Israel and Palestine continues, it is clear that the issue will continue to spark heated debate on campuses across the country.
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