Campus protests: Hundreds arrested at universities across US as Gaza demonstrations continue - BBC News

Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein was reportedly among those detained by police.

5 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsIsrael-Gaza warImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Over 100 people were reportedly arrested at Northeastern University in BostonBy Anna Lamche & Ido VockBBC NewsHundreds more people were arrested at college campuses across the US on Saturday as student protests against the war in Gaza continue.

Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein was among those detained by police.

Protestors are demanding institutions boycott companies and individuals with ties to Israel.

But some Jewish students have complained about alleged antisemitism from some demonstrators.

A spokesperson for Ms Stein said she was one of around 80 people to have been arrested at Washington University in St Louis, Missouri. The Green Party presidential candidate was not currently believed to be facing charges, the spokesperson added.

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