Protests at Brooklyn College regarding the Israeli-Hamas conflict escalated dramatically, culminating in over a dozen arrests by the NYPD. The pro-Palestinian demonstration involved approximately 50 students, while about 10 students supported a pro-Israeli stance. After erecting tents on campus, protesters faced warnings from Brooklyn College staff to dismantle their encampment. When they refused, police intervention led to several arrests and confrontations, one of which reportedly included police using a taser. The incident highlighted the intense polarization surrounding the ongoing conflict.
There were about 50 students who participated in a pro-Palestinian protest on the quad, with about 10 individuals who were representing a pro-Israeli view.
Police were called to the City University of New York college after a request from Brooklyn College, resulting in seven arrests and several more summonses.
Protesters yesterday erected tents on the Brooklyn College quad in violation of college policy, leading to multiple warnings before police intervention.
Videos posted to social media show a chaotic scene at the Midwood campus, where NYPD officers tried to wrangle protesters who had set up an encampment.
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