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Dartmouth Protests Demand Israel Divestment Amid Gaza Violence

5/2/2025

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On April 29, 2025, Dartmouth College erupted in protests as students rallied for divestment from companies associated with Israel, fueled by the escalating violence in Gaza. This demonstration marked the anniversary of last year's mass arrests. In a related event, Columbia University’s Mohsen Mahdawi was freed after detention for his activism, underscoring the rising tensions around pro-Palestinian movements on campuses.

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On April 29, 2025, Dartmouth College erupted in protests as students rallied for divestment from companies associated with Israel, fueled by the escalating violence in Gaza. This demonstration marked the anniversary of last year's mass arrests. In a related event, Columbia University’s Mohsen Mahdawi was freed after detention for his activism, underscoring the rising tensions around pro-Palestinian movements on campuses.