Pro-Palestinian protests held at college campuses across the country, including the Philadelphia region [Video]

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Pro-Palestinian protests have been cropping up on campuses across the area connected to a national movement that has emerged in recent weeks.

Chopper 6 was over a protest on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania on Thursday evening.

The gathering involved students from Penn, Drexel University, Temple University and other organizations who stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people.

Earlier in the day, Temple students marched through campus waving Palestinian flags. At Swarthmore College in Delaware County, a tent city has been growing outside the admissions office.

The groups are demanding peace in Gaza, and that schools reveal any financial ties to Israel.

“We’re here demanding divestment. Our institution to divest from any type of companies or to end any type of partnership with Israel,” said Ragad, who was part of the protest at Swarthmore College.

Swarthmore College officials sent Action News a statement about the protests that read in part: “We remain open and …