Gaza Solidarity encampment at UC San Diego enters second day [Video]

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The “Gaza Solidarity” encampment at UC San Diego entered its second day on Thursday, remaining calm through the night despite reports of possible intervention by university administration.

About two dozen tents were set up near Geisel Library Wednesday afternoon, as well as canopies, tables and prayer mats. Those who camped out overnight told FOX 5/KUSI Thursday morning that their plan is to stay for as long as possible or until their demands are heard.

This includes asks of the university administration to “Affirm Palestinians’ right to life and safety,” cut financial and academic ties with Israel, and call for an immediate cease-fire in the fighting, which they describe as an unfolding genocide against Palestinians.

The demands echo those of other camp sites that have been erected at dozens of college campuses across the country over the last few weeks, including Columbia University, University of Southern California and UC Los Angeles.

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