Some blame outsiders for spread of pro-Palestinian encampments. The idea isn't new, say students and experts | CBC News Loaded
Some have attempted to connect the protests to conspiracies involving billionaire financier George Soros or even Hamas, the militant group that led the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel that Israeli officials say killed an estimated 1,200 people. The subsequent Israeli military campaign in Gaza has claimed the lives of around 35,000 Palestinians,
Protesters at universities across Canada and the U.S. are demanding an end to Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza amid a growing humanitarian crisis — and want their schools to divest from companies they say profit from the conflict.
"We have hundreds of students and faculty and staff who are here at this encampment who have been staying overnight. But there are hundreds of others who, for whatever reason, aren't able to stay overnight, but they're helping in other ways." Why do all the ⛺️ look new?Why are the ⛺️ nearly identical?Who paid for 50 brand new ⛺️?As discussed this morning with @gregbradyTO on @am640, tents aren’t cheap.At $400 each, that’s $20K before tax. Who is funding these occupations & why?@UofT must take immediate action. pic.twitter.