Victorian Premier Calls for End to ‘Reckless Behaviour’ at University Pro-Palestinian Camps

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has called for an end to “reckless behaviour” amid pro-Palestinian encampments at universities in Melbourne. This comes as students at the University of Melbourne are still refusing to leave the Arts West building, which they now call “Mahmoud’s Hall.” It was renamed by activists in memory of a prospective student who died in Gaza. This is despite Vice Chancellor Duncan Maskell directing all occupiers of the building to leave and remove the property. In response to continued protest activity at universities within Victoria, Ms. Allan said the “reckless behaviour” needs to come to an end. “We need to let the students who want to get back to their learning, get back to their learning,” she told reporters....