Princeton University students launch hunger strike

Princeton University students launch hunger strike: A group of students, from Princeton University in New Jersey have started a hunger strike to show their support for Gaza.

Princeton Israeli Apartheid Divest mentioned that the hunger strikers would only consume water and refrain from all food and drinks until their demands are met.

The protestors are asking for transparency regarding the universitys investments pushing for divestment from companies involved in Israels operations, occupation and apartheid practices and promoting a comprehensive academic and cultural boycott of Israel.

In addition the students are requesting immunity from any disciplinary actions, against them well as the reversal of bans and evictions targeting student demonstrators.

According to the Daily Princetonian as of Sunday at 17 undergraduate students had joined the hunger strike.