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Massive pro-Palestinian student protests hit universities in the US, Europe and Australia
A Pro-Palestinian demonstration encampment is seen at the Columbia University in New York yesterday

MASSIVE pro-Palestinian demonstrations and occupations continued across universities in the United States, Europe and Australia today, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu comes under increasing pressure at home.

The student protests have led to a brutal crackdown by police, particularly at US universities.

From New York to California, students protesting against Israel’s assault on Gaza slept in tents at college campuses, as some universities moved to shut down encampments, arresting dozens of demonstrators.

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