On the campus of Case Western Reserve University in Ohio, pro-Palestine protesters were sprayed with paint by contractors while attempting to protect an anti-war mural from being erased. The incident, captured on video, led to student Ameer Alkayali, 18, announcing plans for legal action against the university. University president Eric Kaler apologized, deeming such treatment unacceptable and hinting at legal repercussions for those who violated campus rules. Protests have been ongoing since April 29 concerning Israel’s actions in Gaza.

In Europe, student-led protests against the conflict in Gaza resulted in clashes and arrests. In Amsterdam, Dutch police detained 32 protestors during university demonstrations, with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte calling for peaceful protests. Unrest was also reported in Belgium and Spain, where students merged Gaza-related protests with other issues, including climate change. The upcoming United Nations vote on Palestinian statehood prompted heightened tensions and discussions about EU sanctions against Israel, though sweeping measures were unlikely.

In New York, faculty members at the New School established the first U.S. faculty-led Gaza solidarity encampment, after student protests led to 40 arrests. Professors demanded transparency about the school’s investments related to Israel and called for divestment. The faculty protest indicated broader global solidarity efforts and posed questions on academic policies and freedom of expression.

These events globally highlight ongoing civil unrest and institutional responses amidst the wider Gaza conflict discussions.