NYPD gives chilling update after 56 arrested at NYU, New School: 'There's somebody behind this movement'

Recent NYPD update reveals 56 arrests at NYU, New School; hints at a deeper force behind the movement. Stay informed

NYPD Clears Anti-Israel Demonstrations at New York Universities

 

In a proactive move to restore order, officers from the New York Police Department (NYPD) intervened at two prominent universities in New York City on Friday morning to disband anti-Israel demonstrations that had escalated into disruptive protests on campus grounds.

 

The first intervention took place at New York University (NYU), where officers dismantled an encampment erected by protesters, leading to the arrest of several individuals. Subsequently, similar actions were taken at The New School in New York. NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell addressed the media, affirming that the NYPD's actions were undertaken "at the request of school presidents." Across both institutions, a total of 56 arrests were made, and the operations were carried out without any reported incidents.

 

Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz Daughtry also addressed the press, highlighting concerns regarding the orchestrated nature of the protests. Daughtry emphasized that there appeared to be an organized effort fueling the widespread movement, characterized by students and other demonstrators occupying academic buildings, chanting antisemitic slogans, and displaying defiance against law enforcement and administrative directives.

 

Daughtry pointed out the discovery of leaflets containing detailed instructions for protesters, suggesting the presence of external funding and organization behind the demonstrations. "There is somebody funding this. There is somebody radicalizing our students," he asserted.

 

During the briefing, Chief Chell revealed that the majority—approximately "99%"—of those arrested were students. He cited excerpts from the leaflets distributed among the protesters, which included provocative messages such as "occupy the occupiers" and "Long live the intifada," indicating the fervent nature of the demonstrators' ideology.

 

In response to inquiries, Chell clarified that the NYPD provided multiple opportunities for protesters to disperse peacefully before resorting to arrests. He underscored that the police operation aimed at removing trespassing individuals rather than conducting a "raid," distinguishing it from recent incidents at other institutions.

 

The intervention at NYU and The New School adds to the broader trend of protests and subsequent arrests witnessed at colleges and universities across the United States in recent weeks. With over 2,000 individuals detained nationwide, including students, faculty, and outside agitators, authorities are navigating the complex landscape of campus activism amid heightened tensions surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict.