On April 30, foreign news agencies reported on the atmosphere of protests showing support for Palestine by student groups at several universities in the United States. In the midst of the ongoing war in Gaza, Mr. Ben Zhang, spokesman for Columbia University in New York City, one of the most famous Ivy League universities in the world, said in a statement: The university began suspending students who set up protest camps on campus. This will result in students being unable to complete the semester. Or he could graduate with good academic results after Columbia University gave an ultimatum to student groups to move out of the district by April 29 at 2:00 p.m. and sign to comply with university regulations.
Mr. Chang stated that the protests created a hostile atmosphere for Jewish students. It also interferes with teaching and learning. And preparing for final exams as well. Although the university set time frames and penalties for safety on campus, the student group continued to protest. In order for the university to accept three demands: 1. The university must withdraw its various investments in Israel. 2. Opening its doors to inspect the university’s financial transparency, and 3. Abolish the punishment of students who participated in the protests. In addition, protesters also occupied Hamilton Hall, one of several classroom buildings that have been occupied in various protests, such as protests against the Vietnam War
The American news agency CNN also reported that at least 43 people were arrested at the University of Texas at Austin in protest against Israel. The League's Palestine Defense Group claims that the police used force to arrest and control the protest situation. Both flash grenades. Police also arrested protesters at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and Virginia Tech. In Virginia, more than 91 people were arrested on April 28, after students allegedly stormed the university campus and set up a camp.
On the same day, Singaporean news agency Channel Asia News revealed that the famous American fried chicken restaurant, KFC, had temporarily closed more than 108 branches across Malaysia. For economic reasons to manage increasing costs and shifted to focus on branches with a large number of customers, it was also noted that the closure of many fast food restaurant branches was temporary. It is a result of the backlash against companies involved in supporting the war in Gaza in Malaysia. The majority of the population are Muslims.
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