Protests in solidarity with people facing war in Gaza have spread to university campuses in the United Kingdom and Ireland, mirroring similar actions seen in the US recently.
In Ireland, students at Trinity College Dublin took a stand by piling up benches to block access to the popular tourist attraction, the Book of Kells. Additionally, over 40 tents were set up on campus, according to the university's student union president-elect.
In response to the student protest, Trinity College Dublin announced the closure of the Book of Kells from Saturday to Monday.
Across the UK, Goldsmiths University in London has yielded to the demands of its students who have been protesting in solidarity with Gaza for six months. The university's student-led group, 'Goldsmiths for Palestine,' revealed that the university has agreed to implement a new ethical investment policy, divesting from funding associated with Israel. This move aligns with the divestment demands that have been a focal point of protests in the US as well.
Not limited to Goldsmiths, students at other UK universities such as Newcastle, Warwick, Leeds, and Bristol have also established campus encampments in recent days, showing their support for the people affected by the conflict in Gaza.
