Ivy League Campuses Erupt in Anti-Israel Protests, Sparking Arrests and Controversy

Protesters at Yale and Columbia universities have set up encampments, demanding divestment from Israel and facing significant police and administrative actions.

Yale and Columbia University students have established 'liberation zones' in protest of Israeli actions in Gaza, calling for their universities to divest from companies supporting Israeli policies.
Over 100 protesters were arrested at Columbia, and several students, including the daughter of U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar, were suspended.
The protests are part of a broader anti-capitalist movement, likened by some to the Occupy Wall Street protests, focusing on the dehumanization of Israeli Jews and broader societal issues.
The movement has attracted national attention, with politicians and other public figures visiting the protest sites to show support.
The protests have spread to other universities, indicating a growing nationwide movement against perceived injustices related to Israel's policies.