Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested after occupying Stanford University president's office

Pro-Palestinian protesters went into Stanford University President Richard Saller's office at 6 a.m. and stayed until police came and arrested 13 people. The protesters wanted Stanford to stop investing money in companies supporting Israel's military actions in Gaza. They also asked for forgiveness for breaking into the office. The protesters were students and alumni from Stanford University, organized by National Students for Justice in Palestine and Liberate Stanford. They demanded the university to meet their requests to stop supporting what they called a genocide in Gaza. Liberate Stanford claimed that Stanford has millions of dollars invested in companies aiding Israel in its conflict with Hamas. Ten protesters were inside the office, and about 100 were outside when the police ended the protest around 8 a.m. The protesters were arrested, and the office was cleared within two hours. Despite asking for forgiveness, the university promised consequences for the protesters. The university condemned the actions of the protesters and said they would face legal consequences. The protesters' actions were seen as a threat to public safety, leading to their suspension and potential graduation restrictions. The protesters' actions included graffiti vandalism and occupying the university president's office. The university removed the protesters' encampment due to safety concerns and policy violations. The situation escalated from peaceful protest to actions endangering the community's safety. The protesters' goal was to pressure Stanford to divest from Israel, but some students questioned the effectiveness of their methods. The protests at Stanford were part of a larger trend of campus demonstrations across the U.S. regarding various issues.