Anti-Israel protesters ‘occupy’ university building in Paris, calling for Gaza ceasefire

Anti-Israel protesters flash the victory sign as they take part in the 'occupation' of a building of the Institute of Political Studies (Sciences Po Paris) by students in support of Palestinians, with a barricade blocking the entrance in Paris on April 26, 2024.(Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP)
Anti-Israel protesters flash the victory sign as they take part in the 'occupation' of a building of the Institute of Political Studies (Sciences Po Paris) by students in support of Palestinians, with a barricade blocking the entrance in Paris on April 26, 2024.(Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP)

Anti-Israel protesters have “occupied” a building of the Institute of Political Studies in Paris, as authorities in the US work to shut down pro-Palestinian student encampments in universities across America.

Unconfirmed reports on social media say students from all over Paris gathered to protest the ongoing war in Gaza and to urge French President Emmanuel Macron to push for a ceasefire.

Other reports say the protests have turned violent, with police using tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds.

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