University of Florida officials announced that those who participate scandalously and set up tents on campus as a show of support for Palestine could be subject to dismissal, in the case of employees, and expulsions of up to three years in the case of students.
In the educational centers of the “State of the Sunshine” They intend to prevent the situation experienced in dozens of educational establishments established throughout the country from being replicated, where protests in favor of Palestine are increasing. to the point of there being several permanent plantings.
Therefore, at least At the University of Florida, a list was drawn up of what is considered unacceptable behavior, which is prohibited.
The warning implies non-negotiable sanctions for both university employees and students who, under the shield of exercising their right to freedom of expression, transgress the rules of healthy coexistence with the rest of the citizens.
According to a memo obtained by FOX Businessprotesters can participate in speeches, express views and display signs in their hands, but not permanently mount them in teaching facilities.
In addition, The use of sound equipment that amplifies the voice of the person or persons demonstrating is prohibited.
In addition, the setting up of tents in any area of the university is prohibited, as is the use of sleeping bags. that involves seeing students lying on the grass at night while they demonstrate.
In this sense, Students who violate the provisions may be excluded from campus for up to three years.
With respect to Employees involved in the protests could be fired immediately.
Meanwhile, at other universities in the country, several outside activists have joined the demonstrations to the point that authorities have made dozens of arrests.
Faced with this scenario, some schools have canceled their in-person classes with the aim that their Jewish students and teachers could be attacked by radical figures.
Despite the demonstrations, the government led by Joe Biden reiterates its commitment to continue supporting Israel and the military strategy that its armed forces are developing in the Gaza Strip, where the Palestinian death toll exceeds 34,000, mostly children and women.
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