India, April 28 -- Campuses of several universities in the United States have been witnessing massive protests with the students seeking a ceasefire in Israels war with Hamas.

More than 550 protesters have been arrested and some universities are witnessing violent clashes between cops and activists.

At the behest of college administrators, police have deployed tasers and tear gas against student protesters at Atlantas Emory University.

However, the protests have been largely peaceful, activists at the spot told the media.

Student protesters said they are expressing solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, where the death toll has crossed 34,305, according to the Hamas-run territorys health ministry.

The protesters want universities to c...