Penn, Swarthmore College students continue pro-Palestinian encampments
University of Pennsylvania officials have told protesters involved in an encampment on campus to leave, but the demonstration remains.
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University of Pennsylvania officials have told protesters involved in an encampment on campus to leave, but the demonstration remains.
Tensions rose on the Columbia University campus as pro-Palestinian protesters refused to comply with a deadline to pack up their encampment.
Penn seniors are worried the encampment will cause the university to cancel end-of-year traditions they've been anticipating for years.
Steps away from the encampment of student protesters at Penn, several organizations held a Passover Seder meal Sunday, sharing a message of solidarity with the people of Gaza.
Hamas says it received the cease-fire proposal from Israel after a high-level Egyptian delegation wrapped up a visit to Israel.
Protesters nationwide are demanding that their schools divest from companies they say are enabling the Israel-Hamas war as officials say outside agitators "spew hate and antisemitism."
The student-led demonstration is part of protests against the Israel-Hamas war being held on college campuses across the United States.
Pro-Palestinian protesters have set up an encampment at the University of Pennsylvania. The move follows a day of student-led protests across Philadelphia, part of a wave of protests nationwide.
At least two Princeton University students were arrested Thursday at a pro-Palestinian protest on campus where students began setting up tents.
The Philly Palestine Coalition Thursday's march was to support the student movement for Palestine. However, Jewish organizations argue it's fueling antisemitism.
The walkout drew concern from some in the community as large protests over the conflict in Gaza have happened across the country.
Families gathered in New Jersey Monday night to mark the start of Passover, the annual celebration of the Israelites' exodus from slavery in Egypt.
Antisemitic chants and even threats against Jewish students have brought the tension of the Middle East onto U.S. college campuses.
Pro-Palestinian student protests against the war in Gaza, including high-profile demonstrations at Columbia and NYU, led to responses in the Philadelphia area. As students at the University of Pennsylvania celebrate Passover, many can't help but fear for their friends' safety at other campuses after months of unrest following Hamas' attack on Israel on Oct. 7. Wakisha Bailey reports.
With prayers, songs and traditions that span generations, families gathered Monday night to mark the start of Passover, the annual celebration of the Israelites' exodus from slavery in Egypt. "Passover celebrates the resilience of Jews," Jennifer Dubrow Weiss, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, said.
Protesters have been arrested at Columbia and Yale as they've refused to move, calling for a break from Israel.
Ahead of Passover, which begins Monday, Jewish students at the University of Pennsylvania said they feel fear for those in Israel and on other campuses.
Amid protests at Columbia University and other schools, University of Pennsylvania students talked to CBS News Philadelphia about the culture on campus and antisemitism ahead of Passover, which begins Monday night.
Two U.S. officials tell CBS News an Israeli missile has hit Iran in apparent retaliation for the recent drone and missile attack on the Jewish state.
Overnight U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News that an Israeli missile struck Iran. And Uber is adding a new way for riders to get verified and launching the test program in several cities including Philadelphia. Janelle Burrell has your latest morning headlines with the weather forecast from Kate Bilo.
Philadelphia police and Pennsylvania State Police arrested a combined 68 people for blocking traffic during rush hour on Monday.
Local organizations and Philadelphians with ties abroad are feeling the impact after Iran launched hundreds of missiles into Israel over the weekend.
According to Israeli officials, Iran launched hundreds of missiles into Israel over the weekend. Some people told CBS News Philadelphia they were fearful for the safety of their friends and family in the country.
For Danielle Gutman, who lives in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Iran's attack renewed worries about relatives in Israel.
A Montgomery County woman with family members in Israel said news of Saturday's attack by Iran triggered a renewed sense of concern. Her family was OK, she said, but it's hard being so far away.
