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Tensions run high at DePaul's Lincoln Park Quad amid dueling pro-Palestinian, pro-Israel protests

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Depaul University Protest: School Asks Students To News

Chicago Quad Amid Pro-Israel,Pro-Palestinian Protests

There was heavy police presence at the quad, and the school asked students to avoid the area temporarily.

As the pro-Palestinian DePaul encampment continues for a sixth day, pro-Israel protesters showed up at the Lincoln Park Quad.DePaul University issued an alert on Sunday morning asking students to avoid the Lincoln Park Quad amid dueling pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian protests.

"Somebody has to stand up to this. This is unconscionable. It's intolerable," said Israel supporter Sam Seleski. At one point, DePaul said students on campus should remain inside. The school later said students can leave their buildings, but asked them to continue to avoid the quad and Fullerton Avenue until about 3:30 p.m.. At times, confrontations were heated.

 

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