Pro-Palestine Protesters Occupy Columbia University Lawn: Latest Updates and Developments

Pro-Palestine protesters have taken a stand at Columbia University, refusing to disperse from encampments on the college campus despite a 2pm deadline set by the university. The protesters are demanding that the university divest from Israel, sparking a heated debate on campus.

Columbia University president Nemat Minouche Shafik has faced criticism for allowing the New York Police Department to disperse protesters on campus last week, leading to arrests and further protests across the US. Talks between the university and protesters have broken down, with the university standing firm on its decision not to divest from Israel.

Similar protests have erupted at other campuses, with riot police arresting students at the University of Texas and negotiations taking place at Northwestern University. Bernie Sanders has expressed support for the Gaza protests, while former President Donald Trump has called for an end to the demonstrations.

The protests have also put a spotlight on how universities manage their endowments, with calls for divestment from companies profiting from the Israel-Hamas war. A UN official has expressed concern over the crackdown on student protests at Columbia University, calling it a violation of their right to peaceful assembly.

The situation at Columbia University continues to escalate, with students refusing to back down in their demands for divestment and justice for Palestine. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.