Cambridge University students set up pro-Palestine encampment

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7 May 2024 at 10:12 am

Students at the University of Cambridge have set up an encampment outside King's College in protest of Israel-Gaza conflict today. The students set up tents and banners on the lawn outside King's College, along King's Parade, calling on the university to disclose its investments in Israel. A food station, tent to make placards and banners, makeshift toilet have been set up in the encampment which currently holds around 30 tents. Video filmed 07/05/24.

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