Thursday's occupation, which ended with police in riot gear spraying tear gas at protesters, was an escalation in the standoff that began when demonstrators set up an encampment on the university's lawn more than a month ago.
In a statement to media on Friday, the university called the incident"troubling." It says protesters occupied its administration building, blockaded several doors, damaged furniture and yelled threats, forcing some staff to shelter in place. Pro-Palestinian protesters set up tents on McGill's lower field in late April, demanding the university pull its investments tied to Israel's military and sever relationships with Israeli academic institutions. As of Friday afternoon, the encampment on the university's lower field, in downtown Montreal, remained.
“As the Zionist forces massacre Palestinians in Rafah and Jabalia, our administration continues to shamelessly fund genocide, ignoring the collective demands of the student body and the encampment,” the group said. “Until McGill cuts all financial and academic ties with the Zionist regime, students will carry out a forceful campaign of escalation.”
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