Pro-Palestinian Protesters at Princeton University Initiate Hunger Strike

Pro-Palestinian protesters at Princeton University have started a hunger strike to raise awareness for the starving people in Gaza. The Princeton Israeli Apartheid Divest (PIAD) student organization announced the hunger strike on Instagram, stating that protesters will abstain from all food and drink except for water until their demands are met. These demands include meeting with university administration to discuss disclosure, divestment, and a full boycott of Israel, as well as providing amnesty to students facing legal or academic consequences. The protesters are showing solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, who are suffering under an Israeli blockade that has led to a dire famine. Similar protests have been organized at several other college campuses across the nation. In light of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the situation in Gaza has resulted in widespread hunger and food insecurity. The United Nations Global Report on Food Crises highlighted the severity of the situation, with millions of people experiencing acute food insecurity. The protesters aim to draw attention to these issues and advocate for change.