On Friday, the University of Pennsylvania witnessed the dismantling of an anti-Israel encampment on its campus, which was described as a 'sad day, a low point at this university' by an associate professor. The Philadelphia Police Department was observed making arrests and removing tents in the early hours of the morning.
The associate professor, Dagmawi Woubshet, expressed disappointment at the removal of the encampment, stating that the students were exercising their first amendment-protected right of free speech. The demonstration was in support of Palestine and aimed to shed light on the situation in Gaza, highlighting the alleged genocide that has occurred in the region.
As of now, the exact number of protesters who have been taken into custody remains unclear. The University of Pennsylvania has not yet provided a comment on the events that transpired on its campus.
