PHOTOS: Israel-Hamas war protesters clash with officers at Emory in Atlanta

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PHOTOS: Israel-Hamas war protesters clash with officers at Emory in Atlanta

Hundreds of people protesting the Israel-Hamas war and Atlanta’s planned public safety training center set up camp at Emory University’s quadrangle Thursday morning, prompting violent clashes with law enforcement and the arrests of several activists.

Pro-Palestine protesters rally in the evening at Emory’s campus in Atlanta on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Pro-Palestine protesters set up tents in the evening at Emory’s campus in Atlanta on Thursday, April 25, 2024, before eventually retreating. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

State troopers are seen as pro-Palestine protesters rally at Emory’s campus in Atlanta on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Supporters of Israel hold a Passover gathering at Ali’s Cookies in Atlanta as a concurrent protest for Palestine is held at Emory’s campus on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Supporters of Israel hold signs toward a pro-Palestine protestor during a Passover gathering at Ali’s Cookies in Atlanta on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Pro-Palestine protestor Taqi Hasan of Snellville (foreground) demonstrates as supporters of Israel hold a Passover gathering at Ali’s Cookies in Decatur on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Pro-Palestinian protesters chant at police at the Emory campus in Atlanta following arrests on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Pro-Palestinian protesters rally at the Emory campus in Atlanta following arrests on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Pro-Palestinian protesters rally at the Emory campus in Atlanta following arrests on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Pro-Palestinian protesters march at the Emory campus in Atlanta following arrests on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment at the Emory campus in Atlanta on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Pro-Palestinian protesters chant at police at the Emory campus in Atlanta following arrests on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Pro-Palestinian protesters march at the Emory campus in Atlanta following arrests on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment at the Emory campus in Atlanta on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Workers take away mannequins of bodies that had been laid out by pro-Palestinian protesters at an encampment at the Emory campus in Atlanta on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

A worker takes away mannequins of bodies that had been laid out by pro-Palestinian protesters at an encampment at the Emory campus in Atlanta on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

A pro-Palestinian protester wipes their face of nonlethal ammunition deployed by police at the Emory campus in Atlanta on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment at the Emory campus in Atlanta on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment at the Emory campus in Atlanta on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment flee nonlethal ammunition deployed by police at the Emory campus in Atlanta on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Police push back pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment at the Emory campus in Atlanta on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment at the Emory campus in Atlanta on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment at the Emory campus in Atlanta on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment at the Emory campus in Atlanta flee police on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment at the Emory campus in Atlanta on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Police arrive at a pro-Palestinian protest encampment at the Emory campus in Atlanta on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment at the Emory campus in Atlanta on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment at the Emory campus in Atlanta on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment at the Emory campus in Atlanta on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Mannequins of bodies are laid out in an encampment set up by pro-Palestinian protesters at the Emory campus in Atlanta on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Pro-Palestinian protesters set up an encampment at the Emory campus in Atlanta on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

A Georgia State Patrol officer detains a protester on the campus of Emory University during an Israel Palestinian demonstration, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Authorities detain protesters on the campus of Emory University during an Israel Palestinian demonstration, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

An Atlanta police officer takes down tents on the campus of Emory University after an Israel Palestinian demonstration, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

A Georgia State Patrol officer speaks with a protester on the campus of Emory University during an Israel Palestinian demonstration, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

A protester awaits transport after being detained on the campus of Emory University during an Israel Palestinian demonstration, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

A student walks to class on the campus of Emory University after an Israel Palestinian demonstration, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

A protester speaks to authorities after being detained on the campus of Emory University during an Israel Palestinian demonstration, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Protesters are cuffed after being detained on the campus of Emory University during an Israel Palestinian demonstration, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

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Credit: Arvin Temkar/AJC

Pro-Palestine protesters rally in the evening at Emory’s campus in Atlanta on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

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