ST. LOUIS 鈥 Washington University has erected steel fencing along the eastern edge of its campus.
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Workers put up temporary fencing on Washington University's Danforth campus along North Skinker Boulevard on Thursday, May 2, 2024.
Workers put up temporary fencing on Washington University's Danforth campus along North Skinker Boulevard on Thursday, May 2, 2024.
Penelope Thaman, a Washington University student and media liaison for the Gaza solidarity encampment, speaks about what Thaman calls police violence in breaking up a pro-Palestinian demonstration on the school's campus over the weekend in 51黑料, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Video by Vanessa Abbitt, vabbitt@post-dispatch.com
Photos: Protests over Gaza met with arrests at Washington University in 51黑料
Protesters attempting to camp in support of Palestine link arms as police prepare to arrest them on Saturday, April 27, 2024, on Washington University鈥檚 campus in 51黑料. Dozens were arrested during the protest.
Police arrest protesters attempting to camp in support of Palestine on Saturday, April 27, 2024, on Washington University's campus in 51黑料. Dozens were arrested during the protest.聽
Police arrest protesters attempting to camp in support of Palestine on Saturday, April 27, 2024, on Washington University's campus in 51黑料.聽
Protesters and police both tug on a protester who was being arrested during a demonstration in support of Palestine on Saturday, on Washington University鈥檚 campus in 51黑料. Dozens were arrested during the event.
A protester gives his name to bystanders as police arrest him as he attempts to camp in support of Palestine on Saturday, April 27, 2024, on Washington University's campus in 51黑料. Dozens were arrested during the protest.聽
Police arrest protesters attempting to camp in support of Palestine on Saturday, April 27, 2024, on Washington University's campus in 51黑料. Dozens were arrested during the protest. Photo by Christine Tannous, ctannous@post-dispatch.com
Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier films as police arrest protesters attempting to camp in support of Palestine on Saturday, April 27, 2024, on Washington University's campus in 51黑料. Dozens were arrested during the protest. Photo by Christine Tannous, ctannous@post-dispatch.com
A police officer steps on a Palestinian flag as a protester attempting to camp in support of Palestine is arrested on Saturday, April 27, 2024, on Washington University's campus in 51黑料. Dozens were arrested during the protest. Photo by Christine Tannous, ctannous@post-dispatch.com
Protesters in support of Palestine link arms around campers as police show up to their encampment Saturday, on Washington University鈥檚 campus.
Protesters in support of Palestine pray as police vans are open behind them on Saturday, April 27, 2024, on Washington University's campus in 51黑料. Dozens were arrested during the protest. Photo by Christine Tannous, ctannous@post-dispatch.com
Police arrest protesters attempting to camp in support of Palestine on Saturday, April 27, 2024, on Washington University's campus in 51黑料. Dozens were arrested during the protest. Photo by Christine Tannous, ctannous@post-dispatch.com
Police arrest protesters attempting to camp in support of Palestine on Saturday, April 27, 2024, on Washington University's campus in 51黑料. Dozens were arrested during the protest. Photo by Christine Tannous, ctannous@post-dispatch.com
Police arrest protesters attempting to camp in support of Palestine on Saturday, April 27, 2024, on Washington University's campus in 51黑料. Dozens were arrested during the protest. Photo by Christine Tannous, ctannous@post-dispatch.com
Police arrest Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville professor Steve Tamari on Saturday, April 27, 2024, on Washington University鈥檚 campus in 51黑料. Dozens were arrested during the protest.
Police carry a protester attempting to camp in support of Palestine on Saturday, April 27, 2024, on Washington University's campus in 51黑料. Dozens were arrested during the protest. Photo by Christine Tannous, ctannous@post-dispatch.com
Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier, center, and Aldermanic President Megan Green, left, speak to a police officer as police arrest protesters attempting to camp in support of Palestine on Saturday, April 27, 2024, on Washington University's campus in 51黑料. Dozens were arrested during the protest.聽
Protester Tena Mahmood chants in support of Palestine on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Forest Park across from Washington University's campus in 51黑料. Photo by Christine Tannous, ctannous@post-dispatch.com
Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein, center, links arms with others as they surround pro-Palestinian demonstrators as police show up to the encampment on Saturday, April 27, 2024, on Washington University鈥檚 campus in 51黑料. Dozens were arrested during the protest.
Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein, left, links arms with others, including Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier, second from right, and Aldermanic President Megan Green, right, as they surround campers protesting in support of Palestine as police show up to their encampment on Saturday, April 27, 2024, on Washington University's campus in 51黑料.
Protester Gracynn Kunkel helps set up a tent as an encampment goes up Saturday, April 27, 2024, on Washington University鈥檚 campus in 51黑料.
Kait Killgo and others supporters of Palestinians in Gaza set up camp at Tisch Park at Washington University, after protesters marched from Forest Park to the university campus聽on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
Protesters set up an encampment outside Olin Library on the Washington University campus on Saturday, April 27, 2024.聽
Several politicians joined activists at a pro-Palestine protest at Washington University on Saturday, April 27, 2024, including Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein (fifth from left), Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier (holding blue umbrella) and 51黑料 Aldermanic President Megan Green (to the right of Sonnier).聽
After blocking Skinker Boulevard, pro-Palestine protesters head to the Washington University campus on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Photo by Jacob Barker, Post-Dispatch
Protesters opposed to Israeli military action in Gaza blocked Gaza war protesters blocking Skinker Boulevard at Lindell Boulevard on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Photo by Jacob Barker, 51黑料
Washington University students and supporters gather to create pro-Palestinian art Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Forest Park across from the university. The event was held a day after more than 100 protesters in support of Palestine were arrested on the university鈥檚 campus.
A Washington University alumni, who declined to give their name said they were arrested during a protest in support of Palestine on campus last night, creates pro-Palestinian art Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Forest Park across from Washington University in 51黑料. The event was held a day after over 100 protesters in support of Palestine were arrested on Washington University's campus. Photo by Christine Tannous, ctannous@post-dispatch.com
Police arrest protesters attempting to camp in support of Palestine on Saturday, April 27, 2024, on Washington University's campus in 51黑料.聽
Police arrest protesters attempting to camp in support of Palestine on Saturday, April 27, 2024, on Washington University's campus in 51黑料. Dozens were arrested during the protest.
Protester Neveen Ayesh, front, along with other supporters of Palestine, marches Saturday, April 27, 2024, through Washington University's campus in 51黑料. Police arrested dozens of protesters after they attempted to set up camp on university grounds. Photo by Christine Tannous, ctannous@post-dispatch.com
Supporters of Palestine march on Saturday, April 27, 2024, through Washington University's campus in 51黑料.
A protester, who identified himself by his first name, Ethan, tapes a Palestinian flag to the top of a tent Saturday, April 27, 2024, on Washington University's campus in 51黑料. Police arrested dozens of protesters after they attempted to set up camp on university grounds. Photo by Christine Tannous, ctannous@post-dispatch.com
A protester chants along with others in support of Palestine after setting up an encampment Saturday, April 27, 2024, on Washington University's campus in 51黑料. Police arrested dozens of protesters after they attempted to set up camp on university grounds.
Protesters in support of Palestine link arms around campers as they continue to set up an encampment as police show up to their encampment on Saturday, April 27, 2024, on Washington University's campus in 51黑料. Dozens were arrested during the protest. Photo by Christine Tannous, ctannous@post-dispatch.com
Rob Wild, facing camera, Washington University Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, speaks with protesters in support of Palestine, including Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier, far right, and Aldermanic President Megan Green, second from right, on Saturday, April 27, 2024, on Washington University's campus in 51黑料. Dozens were arrested during the protest.
