Police authorities used tear gas and rubber bullets against pro-Palestinian protestors on Tuesday at the University of South Florida in Tampa.
According to reports, police responded with tear gas and rubber bullets after protesters, equipped with items like wooden shields, umbrellas, and tents, gathered on the Tampa campus early in the day.
Videos circulating on social media showed protesters using umbrellas or their signs as shields against the tear gas.
As the protests continued, at least 10 individuals were arrested. Similar demonstrations have been observed at other Florida universities, reflecting a broader wave of protests across college campuses nationwide.
The unrest follows a police operation at New York’s Columbia University to clear a pro-Palestine protestors, resulting in the arrest of over 100 students. This incident has sparked outrage and solidarity protests across the United States, with demands for universities to divest from Israel and condemn its military actions in the Gaza Strip, where thousands of lives have been lost.
The movement has gained international attention, with students in countries like Canada, Australia, France, and Egypt organizing demonstrations at their universities in support of Palestine. These global protests reflect growing concerns and calls for action regarding the situation in the Middle East.