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Police start clearing pro-Palestinian protesters from Portland State University

Portland police officers in the US were in a standoff with protesters Thursday outside Portland State University's library, as authorities worked to clear pro-Palestinian protesters from the premises.
 
President Joe Biden who drew a line between what he called peaceful and violent protests, reiterated his support for Israel, while dismissing calls for the National Guard to intervene.
 
More than 2,000 people have been arrested on college and university campuses since April 18.
 
The majority of protesters have been calling for colleges to divest from companies that support Israel and the war in Gaza.


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