Pro-Palestinian Protesters Comply with Court Order, Dismantle Camp at University of Toronto Toronto, Ontario – Protesters in support of Palestinian rights have complied with a court order issued last week, dismantling and abandoning their camp outside the University of Toronto’s Robarts Library. The camp, which had been established in solidarity with the Palestinian people and in protest of Israeli policies, was the subject of a legal challenge by the university. The university argued that the camp violated its trespassing policy and posed a safety and health hazard. On Thursday, August 25, 2022, Superior Court Justice H.P.J. Bliss granted the university’s request for an injunction, ordering the protesters to vacate the camp by 10:00 a.m. the following day. In compliance with the order, protesters began to dismantle the camp on Friday morning. By 10:30 a.m., all tents and structures had been removed, and the site had been cleared of protesters. The protesters expressed disappointment with the court’s decision but said they respected the rule of law. They vowed to continue advocating for Palestinian rights through other means. “We are disappointed, but we understand the court’s ruling,” said one of the protesters. “We will not give up on our fight for justice.” The university welcomed the protesters’ compliance with the court order and said it was committed to protecting its campus community and upholding its policies. “We respect the right to peaceful protest, but we have a responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and visitors,” said the university’s president, Meric Gertler. “We are pleased that the protesters have complied with the court’s order.” The dismantling of the camp marks the end of a several-week protest that has drawn attention to the issue of Palestinian human rights.University of Toronto Pro-Palestine Camp DismantledUniversity of Toronto Pro-Palestine Camp Dismantled Following a court-imposed deadline, students and supporters dismantled their tents at King’s College Circle, ending a two-month protest against Israeli actions in Gaza. The protest, which drew attention to the plight of Palestinians, was ordered to be cleared by 6 p.m. Wednesday. However, the once-bustling encampment stood deserted hours before the deadline. Protest leaders expressed frustration but vowed to continue their campaign through other means. “It was no longer a question of if the University of Toronto would divest, but when,” said Sara Rasikh, a graduate student and protest organizer. The protesters had demanded that the university: * Reveal its investments * Divest from weapons manufacturers linked to the Israeli military * Sever ties with Israeli universities operating in occupied territories In the final hours before the deadline, protesters held a demonstration and gathered in front of the university administration building. The protest had sparked controversy, with some members of the university community expressing concern about the disruption caused by the encampment. However, supporters defended the protest as a necessary means to raise awareness about human rights violations. Despite the end of the encampment, the protesters pledged to continue advocating for their cause, using alternative methods of engagement.Pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Toronto complied with a court order and dismantled and abandoned their camp on campus. The camp had been set up in solidarity with Palestinians following the Israeli military’s recent airstrikes on the Gaza Strip. The university had obtained an injunction against the protesters, who had been blocking access to a campus building for several days. The protesters initially refused to leave, but they eventually agreed to comply with the order after meeting with university officials. The dismantling of the camp was met with mixed reactions. Some students supported the protesters’ right to freedom of expression, while others expressed concerns about the safety of the campus community. The university has said that it will continue to monitor the situation and take appropriate action to ensure the safety of its students and staff.