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    FIT anti-Israel encampment cleared as NYPD arrests dozens of protesters who refused to leave

    By Steven Vago, Katherine Donlevy,

    11 days ago

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    The anti-Israel encampment at the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan was cleared away Tuesday evening — after dozens of protesters were arrested for refusing to shut down their rally.

    NYPD officers in riot helmets and carrying zip ties moved in on the crowd of hundreds just 10 minutes after announcing that those who failed to vacate the West 27th Street campus would be charged with trespassing.

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    NYPD officers detain a protester outside FIT in Manhattan on May 7, 2024. NY Post

    “Students, students, you make us proud!” the crowd chanted as their buddies were hauled onto an NYPD corrections bus shortly before midnight.

    Within 30 minutes, a university cleaning crew cleared the encampment, dragging the tents away from the property.

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    It wasn’t immediately clear if FIT gave the NYPD the go-ahead to arrest the protesters — as Columbia had done on its students twice last month.

    Before police moved in, hundreds of protesters played games like Connect 4 and Jenga, drew on the ground with chalk and munched on cookies.

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    The officers set up barricades in front of the tent city as protesters locked arms in front of the encampment. Citizen app
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    Within 30 minutes, a university cleaning crew cleared the encampment, dragging the tents away from the property. NY Post
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    NYPD officers in riot helmets and carrying zip ties moved in on the crowd of hundreds just 10 minutes after announcing they would arrest the protesters. NY Post

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    An anti-Israel protesters bangs on a drum outside FIT on West 27th Street near 8th Avenue in Manhattan on Tuesday. NY Post

    The only strife appeared to emerge when an officer scolded a protester for throwing candy at the crowd, telling her it was dangerous and that it could hit someone in the eye.

    “Did I hit anyone in the eye?” she haughtily asked her friends in front of the cop.

    “No!” they jeered back.

    Police began monitoring the peaceful demonstration over two hours before swooping in to make arrests.

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    An anti-Israel protester is arrested by the NYPD on Tuesday night. NY Post
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    It wasn’t immediately clear if FIT gave the NYPD the go-ahead to arrest the protesters — as Columbia had done on its students twice last month. NY Post
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    Before police moved in, hundreds of protesters played games like Connect 4 and Jenga, drew on the ground with chalk and munched on cookies. NY Post
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    Protesters are placed into NYPD vehicles before being transported away from the encampment. NY Post

    The officers set up barricades in front of the tent city as protesters locked arms in front of the encampment.

    Throughout the demonstration, the protesters hurled insults at the officers as they maintained the perimeter.

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