Ministry for Diaspora Affairs | The State of Affairs at U.S. Universities

Triggers for the Outburst of Protests

17% Claims of 'genocide' in Gaza

25% IDF operations

3% Censorship of pro-Palestinian activism

2%

Pro-Israel protests and others

28% Solidarity with Palestinian students

25% US support for Israel

Primary Causes of Protest Outbreaks Over Time Numerous factors, often overlapping, contribute to the onset of protests. Through an AI-driven analysis of protest data, key reasons for their occurrence thus far include U.S. support for Israel, solidarity with students at other universities, and activities of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).

US support for Israel

Genocide and massacres" in Gaza"

IDF operations

Solidarity with Palestinian students and other universities

Furthermore, a review spanning several months reveals that the primary motivation behind the protests has progressively

shifted towards demonstrating solidarity with

Palestinian students at other universities.

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