Pro-Palestinian protesters say Penn's Gaza Solidarity encampment will remain until demands are met

ByAn encampment is still set up here near 34th and Walnut on Penn's campus despite orders to disband.Pro-Palestinian protests calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East are continuing on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. They show no sign of letting up, as crowds continued to gather and be vocal on the Philadelphia campus over the weekend.

"I think it is the right of all students here to voice their opinions on both sides of this conflict -- to do so peacefully and safely," said one Penn student. "One of the concerns is, both sides challenging in unsafe ways and not allowing each other to protest." On Friday, Penn's interim president ordered the protesters to disband the encampment immediately due to university violations, harassment and intimidation.

Action News continues to speak with students and non-student organizers who tell Action News it's their understanding that their actions are not in violation.

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