EVANSTON, Ill. -- Northwestern University announced Monday that it had reached an agreement with a group of students who have been protesting for several days on campus in support of the Palestinian cause.The protesters have been camping out in Deering Meadow on the Evanston campus since Thursday morning. They have been calling for the university to divest from its interests in Israel – echoing protests at many universities around the country.
The university warned that any demonstrators who refuse to comply with this agreement will face disciplinary action, including 'the suspension of non-compliant students and a requirement that non-affiliated individuals leave campus.'This past Sunday, the pro-Palestinian protesters faced off with pro-Israel demonstrators – to the point where the situation became heated.One concerning clash that unfolded on campgrounds over the weekend was captured on cell phone video.
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