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In photos: Inside the University of Toronto encampment protest for Palestine

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Editor, Yahoo News Canada
  • <p>Entrance to University of Toronto encampment. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)</p>
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    Entrance to University of Toronto encampment. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)

    Entrance to University of Toronto encampment. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)

  • <p>Police and campus security stand near the entrance of the U of T encampment. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)</p>
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    Police and campus security stand near the entrance of the U of T encampment. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)

    Police and campus security stand near the entrance of the U of T encampment. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)

  • <p>Protester holds Israeli flag outside the U of T encampment. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)</p>
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    Protester holds Israeli flag outside the U of T encampment. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)

    Protester holds Israeli flag outside the U of T encampment. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)

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  • <p>Protesters hold a banner outside the gate of the U of T encampment. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)</p>
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    Protesters hold a banner outside the gate of the U of T encampment. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)

    Protesters hold a banner outside the gate of the U of T encampment. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)

  • <p>Dozens of tents dot the enclosure providing shelter for students. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)</p>
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    Dozens of tents dot the enclosure providing shelter for students. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)

    Dozens of tents dot the enclosure providing shelter for students. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)

  • <p>A student makes adjustments to her tent. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)</p>
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    A student makes adjustments to her tent. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)

    A student makes adjustments to her tent. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)

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  • <p>Students and visitors conversing inside the encampment. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)</p>
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    Students and visitors conversing inside the encampment. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)

    Students and visitors conversing inside the encampment. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)

  • <p>A boy shows off his flag-twirling skills in front of protesters. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)</p>
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    A boy shows off his flag-twirling skills in front of protesters. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)

    A boy shows off his flag-twirling skills in front of protesters. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)

  • <p>Indigenous groups join encampment in solidarity with Palestinians. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)</p>
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    Indigenous groups join encampment in solidarity with Palestinians. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)

    Indigenous groups join encampment in solidarity with Palestinians. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)

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  • <p>Signs and various markings dot the encampment at U of T. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)</p>
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    Signs and various markings dot the encampment at U of T. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)

    Signs and various markings dot the encampment at U of T. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)

  • <p>Protesters march to traditional Indigenous drumming music. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)</p>
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    Protesters march to traditional Indigenous drumming music. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)

    Protesters march to traditional Indigenous drumming music. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)

<p>Entrance to University of Toronto encampment. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)</p>
<p>Police and campus security stand near the entrance of the U of T encampment. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)</p>
<p>Protester holds Israeli flag outside the U of T encampment. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)</p>
<p>Protesters hold a banner outside the gate of the U of T encampment. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)</p>
<p>Dozens of tents dot the enclosure providing shelter for students. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)</p>
<p>A student makes adjustments to her tent. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)</p>
<p>Students and visitors conversing inside the encampment. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)</p>
<p>A boy shows off his flag-twirling skills in front of protesters. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)</p>
<p>Indigenous groups join encampment in solidarity with Palestinians. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)</p>
<p>Signs and various markings dot the encampment at U of T. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)</p>
<p>Protesters march to traditional Indigenous drumming music. (Credit: Corné van Hoepen)</p>

An encampment consisting of hundreds of students set up on the grounds of University of Toronto has entered it's seventh day, drawing both scrutiny and praise from the public and officials.

Closely monitored by students and security and encircled with construction fencing holding banners, those within say they refuse to move unless the university discloses ties with the Israeli government and divest from Israeli companies.

"It's beautiful to see so many people come together from so many backgrounds and perspectives," Erin Mackey, student media liaison tells Yahoo News Canada.

The encampment is the image of solidarity, with traditional knowledge being passed along to various groups, Indigenous hand-drumming, studies on the long-standing conflict, all while community members offer supplies to keep those encamped nourished.

University of Toronto announced Friday they do "see a way forward" with students, while Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling an end to the demonstrations.

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