Over 25 Arrested Following Occupation of University of Washington Building by Pro-Palestinian Protesters
Pro-Palestinian protesters occupied a university building, demanding severance of ties with Boeing, leading to the arrest of more than 30 individuals.
The campaign began in February and is centered on the Interdisciplinary Engineering Building, which benefited from Boeing’s $10 million donation.
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The UW is committed to maintaining a secure learning and research environment and strongly condemns this illegal building occupation and the antisemitic statement that was issued by a suspended student group Monday.
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The school also condemned the strong language in the protesters' press release, with Balta saying it 'will not be intimidated by this sort of offensive and destructive behavior.'
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The protest is a possible sign that this summer could see a repeat of the widespread pro-Palestine encampments, occupations and marches that took place on college campuses across the country last year.
About 30 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested after occupying University of Washington building
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The demonstration appears to have been organized by Students United for Palestinian Equality and Return (SUPER) UW, a student group advocating for Palestinian rights, according to the group’s social media pages.
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Summary
More than 30 protesters were arrested after occupying the Interdisciplinary Engineering Building at the University of Washington, demanding the school end its ties with Boeing. The group, Students United for Palestinian Equality and Return (SUPER UW), protested against Boeing's military contracts amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. Protesters were charged with trespassing, property destruction, and disorderly conduct, with some injuries reported during the arrests. The University condemned the occupation, citing safety concerns as demonstrators blocked entrances and ignited fires outside the building. Disciplinary actions against students are anticipated as the university defends its commitment to maintaining security on campus.
Perspectives
Pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Washington occupied a building to demand the university sever ties with Boeing due to its military contracts related to the conflict in Gaza.
The occupation led to over 30 arrests for charges including trespassing and property destruction, creating concern for campus safety during the incident.
The university condemned the protesters' actions, linking them to antisemitic sentiments, while still maintaining its commitment to student and community safety.