College protests against the Israel-Gaza War lead to numerous arrests

Hundreds of people have been arrested at college protests demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and divestment from Israel. These protests, sparked by an encampment at Columbia University, have spread across the country, with more arrests at campuses like Indiana University and Northeastern. The protesters argue that their demands are not unreasonable, given past divestments by universities related to issues like apartheid, private prisons, and fossil fuels. Former Columbia University student Daria Liza Avila Chevalier emphasized that meeting the students' demands is crucial to end the protests and avoid negative repercussions.