Columbia University has threatened to expel students who have not agreed to leave the administration building.
In New York, hundreds of police have stormed Columbia University. The police have arrested dozens of protesters in the area.
The police were called to the scene by the university administration.
Dozens of pro-Palestine protesters have taken over one of the university’s administrative buildings. According to the university, the people leading the group that took over the building are reportedly not affiliated with the university in any way.
Before 10:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, police officers were seen entering the building through a second floor window.
The protesters have demanded, among other things, that the university renounce all financial ownership relationships related to Israel.
Columbia University has threatened to expel students who have not agreed to leave the building.
Demonstrations in support of Palestine have taken place on several campuses in the United States, and tensions have risen across the country.
The news is updated.