The protestors are demanding, in part, complete divestment away from companies supporting Israel’s military.
OLYMPIA, Wash. — As Israel begins military operations in Rafah, several students are continuing to occupy the University of Washington’s campus by peacefully protesting in encampments.
Tasbeet, who preferred not to share her last name, said their demands are that “UW materially and academically divests from all ties from Israeli companies and academic programs, cutting ties with Boeing and protecting Muslim and pro-Palestinian students on campus.”
UW leadership has declined to sever a partnership with Boeing, but while UW students have reached a stalemate with campus leaders, another nearby college is
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