College campuses in the United States have been experiencing a surge in anti-Israel protests recently, leading to an increase in the number of arrests made by the authorities in an attempt to restore order.
According to the AP, approximately 2,200 individuals have been apprehended during this period of unrest. Despite the utilization of riot gear, tactical vehicles, and flash-bang devices to disperse tent encampments and occupied structures, there seems to be no indication of the protests subsiding or the arrests ceasing anytime soon.
Interestingly, even amidst these arrests, some students are appealing for preferential treatment and requesting that no official records be maintained regarding their lawful detention.
The AP reports:
“A tally by The Associated Press recorded at least 56 incidents of arrests at 43 different U.S. colleges or universities since April 18. The figures are based on AP reporting and statements from universities and law enforcement agencies.”
According to a report by Breitbart News, former President Donald Trump commended the police officers for their commendable actions in apprehending numerous individuals described as “radical left” and anti-Israel “lunatics” at Columbia University and the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). Trump, who is currently running as the law and order candidate against President Joe Biden in the upcoming 2024 election, expressed his belief that radical “morons” should not be permitted to seize control of the nation. Prior to entering a Manhattan courthouse, he conveyed these sentiments to reporters.
“I’m so proud of New York’s finest. They’re great, great people, too. I know so many of them. They’re incredible. They did a job at Columbia. And likewise, in Los Angeles, they did a really good job at UCLA,” Trump said. “This is a movement from the left, not from the right. The right is not the problem despite what law enforcement likes to say. The FBI director said that he worries about the right. Don’t worry about the right; the right is fine. Worry about the left because this is a movement from the left.”
UCLA BREAKING 🚨 : CHP RIOT POLICE HAVE BROKEN THROUGH, POLICE HAVE BREACHED THE ENCAMPMENT. PEOPLE BEING DETAINED. pic.twitter.com/uxcAOReRp5
— Anthony Cabassa (@AnthonyCabassa_) May 2, 2024
Riot Police arrest a female Pro-Palestine protester at UCLA. pic.twitter.com/14hyICuhwJ
— War Watch (@WarWatchs) May 2, 2024