Pro-Palestine protesters at GWU set up encampment

From sun up to sun down, hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters occupied George Washington University's campus Thursday with their voices, signs, and tents. Students from several schools across D.C. are standing in solidarity, asking for a ceasefire in the Middle East. "We will not sit silently while our student loans and funds bombs on children," said GWU grad student Amal Garada. Students at GWU have a number of requests for the school's leadership.

Such activities are inconsistent with the university’s mission, values, and commitment to providing a safe environment for all students and employees."The statement also asserted that GW "will not allow students from other local colleges or unaffiliated individuals to trespass on our campus." As chants grew louder, around 7 p.m.

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