Great divide in Palestine uni protest

“Great divide in Palestine uni protest” describes campus protests over the Palestine–Israel conflict and the split management of competing demonstrations. At the University of Sydney’s Camperdown–Darlington campus, about 500 people attended a rally on Friday morning, while Students for Palestine said it expected a “Zionist counter demonstration.” Approximately 100 pro-Israel supporters joined the event, urging university staff to ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment for Jewish students. University staff organized security lines to separate pro-Jewish and pro-Palestinian protests and prevent clashes. The article says the university’s vice-chancellor Mark Scott reaffirmed freedom of expression and “zero tolerance” for racism, threats to safety, hate speech, intimidation, bullying, and harassment, including anti-Semitic or anti-Muslim language or behavior. It also cites earlier incidents elsewhere, including Columbia University where police stormed a building and led to about 300 arrests. The University of Sydney says it will take disciplinary action over alleged unacceptable conduct tied to the encampment.