UCLA Student's Hunger Strike: A Protest Against University's Role in Palestine Conflict

UCLA Student's Hunger Strike Highlights University's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict A UCLA student, Maya, is on a hunger strike to protest her university's financial ties to entities she believes are complicit in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. On day five of her strike, Maya reported increased collaboration with campus groups and interest from major news organizations in her story. "I've been in talks with groups on my campus about potentially doing a collaboration of some sort," she said in a video update. This collaboration aims to amplify pressure on UCLA to divest from companies involved in the conflict. The video also reveals the physical toll the hunger strike is taking on Maya, with her stating, "I have been sweating more than I have literally sweat in my entire life." Despite the physical strain, Maya remains committed to her cause, highlighting the lack of access to clean water for Palestinians. This event underscores the growing debate surrounding universities' ethical responsibilities in their investments and their impact on global conflicts.

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