Police Break Up Pro-Palestinian Encampments in New York City
173 Arrested at City College, 109 at Columbia University
April 30, 2024
New York City police moved against pro-Palestinian encampments at City College and Columbia University last night, arresting a total of 173 and 109 people, respectively. The encampments were part of a broader protest movement against Israel's occupation of the West Bank.
The arrests were made after police gave protesters several warnings to disperse. Police said they used "minimal force" to clear the encampments, and that no major injuries were reported.
The arrests have been met with criticism from some activists, who say that the police used excessive force. However, police officials maintain that the arrests were necessary to maintain public safety.
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