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The "Popular University for Gaza Liberated Zone" organized by the United Front UW and SUPER UW is pictured on the Quad at the University of Washington Seattle campus in the evening of May 5, 2024. Sean Fan

American paraphernalia and a Trump 2020 flag met a sea of pro-Paestinian protesters Tuesday night as the crowd from Charlie Kirk’s “Live Free Tour” talk came up against metal barricades at the east entrance to the Popular University for Gaza liberated zone in the Quad.

In a statement released Friday evening, the University of Washington stated that progress made on the demands of pro-Palestinian protesters currently occupying the Popular University for Gaza liberated zone on

The Popular University for Gaza liberated zone remained intact Sunday afternoon and evening as over 500 pro-Israel counterprotesters gathered on Red Square and around the perimeter of the fortified encampment.

On Sunday afternoon, approximately 600 pro-Israel demonstrators gathered on Red Square for a “March for Israel” hosted by Pursuit Seattle, a non-denominational church located on Greek Row.

Graffiti found on the doors of Mary Gates Hall reads "may God show you more mercy than the student intifada" on May 15, 2024.

The organizers of the Popular University for Gaza liberated zone have reached an agreement with the University of Washington to disband their encampment on the Quad, according to a verbal

As of 8:30 a.m. this morning, approximately 30 tents remain on the Quad as the majority of the Popular University for Gaza liberated zone on the University of Washington’s campus

Ahead of the University of Washington’s main graduation ceremony June 8, the university is preparing for potential disruptions during the event.

Cleaners power wash the sides of the University of Washington Art building free of pro-Palestinian messaging in the early morning of May 15, 2024.