Pro-Palestinian protestors have been encamped in the university's quad, University Yard (U-Yard) since Thursday, April 25th. Live coverage from the student newspaper, the GW Hatchet, here: https://gwhatchet.com/2024/04/28/live-coverage-pro-palestinian-encampment-reaches-day-four-of-protest/

When will the encampment end, either voluntarily or involuntarily? This market will resolve to the last date for which there is a pro-Palestinian encampment in GWU's U-Yard, according to media reports. The GW Hatchet will be considered authoritative with other local media as backup resolution sources as needed.

Over the first four days of the protest, GW's president Ellen M. Granberg issued two statements:

1. Update on University Protest Activity, 4/25/24

2. Update on University Protest Activity, April 28

Future messages can be expected to be posted here: https://president.gwu.edu/community-messages

Select excerpt from the April 28th update:

GW remains dedicated to protecting our community’s rights to activism, engagement, and the free expression of diverse viewpoints. This vigor and breadth of dialogue about important issues is a hallmark of the GW experience and essential to our university’s ability to foster social and intellectual growth.

Free expression and activism, however, are not unlimited. Our highest priority is, and always will be, maintaining a safe campus environment that allows for the world-class academic experience our students and their families have entrusted us with providing. The encampment on University Yard violates our clearly defined rules of conduct and behavior. Further, the actions of some protestors have been highly offensive to many members of our community. The protest is jeopardizing our ability to meet the priorities of our university community, and the hateful language being displayed has no place on our campus.

From the start, GW provided a secure alternate location to hold a peaceful demonstration to ensure the continuation of university business. Demonstrators were instructed to move to Anniversary Park, which they could use daily until 7:00 p.m. On Thursday, when the demonstrators refused multiple times to relocate, GWPD requested the assistance of the DC Metropolitan Police Department to provide additional support related to the demonstration.

George Washington University (GW or GWU) is located in Washington, DC just 3 blocks from the White House. U-Yard, where the protest is being held, is 5 blocks from the White House.

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