Campus Police Seen Leaving Gaza Protest at City College of New York

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Pro-Palestine protesters gathered at the City College of New York campus on Thursday, April 25, demanding that the school divest its finances from companies supporting Israel’s activities in Gaza.

Footage taken by Isabelle Levya shows members of the City University of New York (CUNY) public safety team walking through a group of protesters chanting on Thursday.

Organizers raised the Palestinian flag and set up tents.

Similar demonstrations have been taking place on college campuses across the United States. Credit: Isabelle Levya via Storyful

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