The University of Amsterdam joins a wave of European schools that have severed ties to Israeli institutions and Israel-linked companies, often as concessions to student activists.

The University of Amsterdam on Monday said it would remain closed for two days after police moved in to end a pro-Palestinian protest at one of its campuses earlier on the day.

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands – The University of Amsterdam says it will remain closed for two days, after police moved in to end an anti-Israel protest at one of its campuses on Monday.

The University of Amsterdam joins a wave of European schools that have severed ties to Israeli institutions and Israel-linked companies, often as concessions to student activists.

Police in the Netherlands arrested more than 120 people at an encampment erected at the University of Amsterdam, as anti-Israel demonstrations have spread from the U.S. and into Europe.

Students arrested at University of Amsterdam pro-Palestine protest At least 5 people were arrested after students occupied a building at the University of Amsterdam, while clashes with police also ...

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Andrew Chakhoyan is an academic director at the University of Amsterdam. He previously served in the U.S. government and oversaw regional government affairs at the World Economic Forum (covering ...