PRINCETON, NJ — Tensions rise at Princeton University as pro-Palestinian protests enter their second night, sparking concerns about the safety and well-being of Jewish students on campus. The sit-in, part of a nationwide movement, has led to a series of confrontations, including the arrest of two graduate students on Thursday for refusing to dismantle a tent.
Critics argue that the protests, while aimed at expressing solidarity with Gaza, are increasingly intimidating to Jewish students and are obstructing the educational process. The demonstrators demand that Princeton divest from Israeli companies, sever academic ties with Israeli institutions, and end study-abroad programs in Israel, raising significant concerns about the inclusivity of campus policies.
Additionally, the presence of counter-protesters supporting Israel on Friday indicates a deepening divide among the student body. Outside the university, another group of protesters has criticized Princeton for its alleged affiliations with Iranian academics, further complicating the university’s stance on international issues.
The ongoing unrest has prompted calls for the university administration to take decisive action to ensure that the educational environment remains conducive to learning and free from intimidation.
Two protesters have been arrested since Thursday,