Many attendees came to the protest with signs and flags in support of Palestine.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Hundreds of people gathered at Ohio State's campus Wednesday evening in protest of the Israel-Hamas war.
Wednesday's protest lasted over three hours, with most attendees voluntarily dispersing by around 9:30 p.m. "This proactive measure is intended to allow university employees to continue their work and best maintain safety on campus. Individuals with meetings in a locked building should follow the directions posted on the door," Johnson said.
Dozens of campus protests have occurred at colleges across the country. The students are calling for universities to separate themselves from any companies that are advancing Israel's military efforts in Gaza — and in some cases from Israel itself.
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