Student protests against the Israeli war on Gaza have ignited across the United States, leading to police crackdowns on campuses and over 2,000 arrests. Protesters, establishing encampments nationwide, demand universities divest from firms complicit in Israeli abuses. The actions of police and university administrations, reflective of a broader climate in Louisiana, have treated pro-Palestinian sentiment with suspicion. Meanwhile, the State Legislature advances a bill reinforcing support for Israel. Polling data indicates that a majority of Americans under 30 seek a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. As Israel continues with unwavering US support, the trajectory of the Gaza protest movement remains uncertain.