:quality(85)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/infobae/G6PSUO55EVEFRPRXWFSV66BZPU.jpg "Protests continue at US universities over the war in Gaza: Princeton students went on hunger strike")
Students at Princeton University have taken a stand against the ongoing conflict in Gaza by declaring a hunger strike in protest of the humanitarian crisis facing the people of Palestine. At least 14 students are participating in the strike as part of the Solidarity Camp with Gaza, which has been stationed on campus for the past ten days.
In a video released by the protesters, they express their concerns about the dire situation in Gaza, where civilians are suffering under a siege imposed by the State of Israel. The students condemn Israel for blocking access to basic necessities and intentionally causing a famine in the region.
The protesters are demanding that the University take action by meeting with them to discuss their demands, providing amnesty for participants in the hunger strike, and reversing any disciplinary actions taken against students involved in the protest. They are calling for the University to dissociate itself from Israel and divest from any investments in the country.
The students are determined to bring attention to the plight of the Palestinian people and refuse to be complicit in what they describe as genocide. They are committed to using their bodies as a means of advocacy and solidarity with the people of Palestine.
This hunger strike comes amidst a wave of pro-Palestinian demonstrations on university campuses across the United States, some of which have resulted in clashes with law enforcement. Princeton University has also seen its share of altercations, with 15 individuals arrested in connection to the protests.
Despite the challenges and potential risks involved in their actions, the students remain steadfast in their commitment to advocating for the people of Gaza and calling for an end to the humanitarian crisis.