University students in Montreal organise walk-out to demand divestment from Israel

Hundreds of students at Concordia University and McGill University in Montreal, Canada, participated in a walk-out on Wednesday to send a message to their administrations: They will not allow the attacks from pro-Israel groups to silence them.

They also demanded that their universities divest from Israel. The protests were part of a coordinated effort by student groups across the US and Canada as the death toll in Gaza continues to rise.

A Palestinian student from McGill told MEE that students were quickly recognising the injustice of the Israeli state in spite of the attempts to censor and discourage Palestinian advocacy on campuses.

"Awareness of what is taking place in Gaza is increasing. And we are seeing more and more people coming out," the student, who asked to remain anonymous, said.