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Columbia University Students Protest Israel's War, NYPD Intervenes

Columbia University Protest Continue

Recently, a group of students at Columbia University in New York City set up an encampment to protest Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza. The situation escalated when the university decided to allow the New York Police Department (NYPD) on campus to address the protest.

This move sparked criticism from Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who expressed concern over the university's decision to involve law enforcement in handling the student protest. In response, NYPD Chief John Chell defended the action, emphasizing the importance of upholding the law and teaching students valuable life skills.

The students' demonstration is in opposition to Israel's military actions in Gaza, which have led to a significant number of Palestinian casualties. The protest reflects a broader sentiment of solidarity with the Palestinian people and condemnation of the violence in the region.

Efforts to obtain further comments from Ocasio-Cortez's office regarding the situation have not yet yielded a response. The clash between the lawmaker and the police force underscores the complex dynamics surrounding issues of protest, law enforcement, and freedom of expression on college campuses.

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