Anti-war protests in college campuses spread across the U.S. The impact of the presidential election is felt

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Recently, protests in support of Palestine criticizing the Gaza War have been intensifying at American universities.

There is even talk that it reminds us of the anti-war protests that spread in college towns during the Vietnam War.

The political world is paying close attention to the analysis that it will also affect the US presidential election.

Correspondent Lim Kyung-ah reports from New York.

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At the University of South Texas at Austin, students boo the cavalry.

“Get out of our school!”

The students held on with their arms crossed to keep their ranks, but the school was thrown into chaos as police with batons attempted to disperse.

At the University of Southern California, clashes with protesters also occurred during the forced removal of tents.

Protests in support of Palestine, which started around a prestigious Ivy League university in the East, are spreading throughout the United States.

Last week, at Columbia University, the school immediately called the police and arrested about 100 protesters, sensing the strong Israeli influence in the political circles, which was the spark.

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“It’s really disappointing to see how Columbia University responded, and it’s really, really upsetting that they let the NYPD on campus.”

Columbia University has already suspended all face-to-face classes.

As you can see, the front door is tightly closed.

Security personnel were deployed everywhere.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defined the university protests as ‘anti-Semitism’ and compared them to Nazi Germany, putting pressure on American politicians.

The American Republican Party is siding with Israel.

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“If the chaos cannot be sorted out immediately, President Shafiq (Columbia University) must resign.”

On the other hand, President Joe Biden expressed his concern about not taking sides, saying, “I condemn anti-Semitic protests,” but “I also condemn anyone who does not understand what is happening to the Palestinians.”

The Washington Post analyzed, “If destructive protests become routine, President Biden must reassure voters,” and “He must also win over the hearts of young voters, who make up a significant portion of the protests supporting Palestine.”

This is Lim Kyung-ah from MBC News in New York.

Video reporting: An Jeong-gyu (New York) / Video editing: Kim Chang-gyu

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