The protest is part of a nationwide trend of college demonstrations in support of Palestinians in the Israel-Hamas War.
Student groups at the University of Southern California gathered Wednesday morning for a tent protest, with plans to camp out at the school's Alumni Park to advocate for Palestine. USC 's Divest from Death Coalition and National Students for Justice in Palestine announced their occupation of the park on social media, and included a list of demands for the university.
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: USC cancels pro-Palestinian valedictorian’s graduation speech, citing safety concernsThe fourth-year biomedical engineering major from Chino Hills earned the title based on her academic accolades. But Tabassum has faced criticism for her stance on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.Critics accused Tabassum of sharing content with anti-Semitic language on social media, including calling Zionists "racist settlers" and engaging with posts linked to anti-Semitism.
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