Suspended UGA Students Raise Concerns Over Israel-Hamas Protest Handling

Six University of Georgia students were suspended through the fall semester for protesting the Israel-Hamas war on April 29. They will be on probation for their academic careers. The suspension followed a lengthy hearing. University officials cite safety concerns, while students argue their right to protest was violated.

Six University of Georgia students, arrested during an April 29 protest against the Israel-Hamas war, will remain suspended through the fall semester, the university's Office of Student Conduct announced on Monday.

The students, who will also be on probation for the remainder of their academic careers, received the decision after a 13-hour disciplinary hearing on July 30. They have the option to appeal the ruling to the university's vice president of student affairs.

The protests, which resulted in campus police arresting 16 individuals, occurred near university President Jere Morehead's office. The university maintains that the encampments presented safety risks, while students argue that their right to protest was infringed upon.

(With inputs from agencies.)