The demonstration, which took place during lunchtime, caused a stir in the Atlas building at TU/e. About ten members of ES4P handed out flyers and chanted slogans, repeating their demand that the university cut its ties with Israel. According to the group, the university has done too little despite measures announced in June. Among other things, they criticized the university for participating in a European research project that involves an Israeli professor who is also a military commander.

Initially, the demonstration proceeded peacefully and attracted little attention from people having lunch in Atlas. The atmosphere changed, however, when demonstrators, chanting loudly, attempted to enter the Executive Board’s offices. According to TU/e spokesperson Ivo Jongsma, several demonstrators forced open a locked door and entered the offices.

“The Executive Board strongly condemns the actions of the intruding demonstrators,” Jongsma said. The university considers the vandalism unacceptable, as well as the sense of insecurity it created among staff. TU/e has filed a police report, has banned the arrested demonstrator from campus for one year, and is reviewing possible measures for TU/e community members involved in forcing entry.

This article was translated using AI-assisted tools and reviewed by an editor.