This marks the first major move by an elite American university amid increasing numbers of Gaza Solidarity encampments on college campuses throughout the US.
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White House spokesperson John Kirby stresses that Washington has been closely monitoring the growing protests on US campuses, while also acknowledging the spread of protests in Europe and the region.