Dozens gather for on-campus protest

Dozens of protesters rally against the “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians due to the Israel-Hamas War earlier today on the Quad on the Edinburg campus. Red Star Texas, a mutual aid organization, published a post on Instagram Wednesday, inviting members of the community to rally on the Edinburg campus to “demand the UT System disclose and divest from Israel.” Natalie Lapsley/THE RIDER PHOTOS

Protesters hold signs condemning the “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians earlier today on the Quad on the Edinburg campus.

A man holds an Israeli flag on the Quad while telling masked protesters not to cover their faces.

UTRGV Police officers watch the protest held earlier today on the Quad on the Edinburg campus. More than a dozen law enforcement officers were present during the demonstration.