Pro-Palestinian Protests Erupt at Georgetown University

Pro-Palestinian demonstrations have surged across several U.S. college campuses, including Georgetown University and the University of Amsterdam, highlighting intensified calls for divestment from Israel amid ongoing violence in Gaza. At Georgetown, students protested against the university's ties with Israel, accusing it of 'investing in genocide' and facing repression of their speech. Demonstrators blocked intersections and gathered outside administrative buildings, while similar protests occurred at Columbia and Cornell Universities, where security measures were heightened. In Amsterdam, students criticized the University of Amsterdam's collaboration with Israeli academic institutions during a demonstration that turned confrontational with police. The UvA has acknowledged the protests and is developing a framework to ensure that its research does not contribute to human rights violations. These protests are part of a broader movement advocating for Palestinian rights and highlighting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where significant casualties have been reported since October 2023.