Pro-Palestinian protests at U.S. and Canadian universities have intensified leading to clashes and disruptions.

Students at institutions such as DePaul and McGill Universities are demanding their schools sever ties with Israel.

The protests have given rise to legal actions, police involvement, and calls for academic boycotts, creating a tense atmosphere on campuses.

An ongoing occupation at Columbia University's Hamilton Hall is part of the broader movement against companies profiting from Israel's actions in Gaza.

Negotiations with protesters at McGill University have failed, escalating tensions further.

Governor Kathy Hochul and the White House have called for peaceful protests and accountability for any acts of vandalism.

University commencements may be disrupted, and students are advised to avoid campuses during the unrest.

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