Tensions escalated at an anti-Israel encampment at the City College of New York as protesters clashed with school security guards, forcing one to retreat from the tent city. Video footage captured the dramatic scene as up to 300 protesters gathered on campus, raising a Palestinian flag in protest.
The encampment, which was set up earlier in the day, demanded that the CUNY system divest from Israel. NYPD officers were on site, monitoring the perimeter of the demonstration as protesters vowed to stay and resist any attempts to shut down their protest.
The group CUNY4Palestine urged protesters to mobilize at City College in response to threats of NYPD involvement. The tension further escalated as protesters later stormed a building at the Fashion Institute of Technology in Chelsea, with campus security struggling to keep more protesters from entering.
The escalating tensions have raised concerns about the potential for further clashes between protesters and authorities. The situation remains volatile as protesters continue to push for their demands to be heard and resist any efforts to disrupt their demonstration. Stay tuned to The Puck Drop for further updates on this developing story.
