Pro-Palestinian protesters in the University Yard encampment faced inclement weather as rain fell overnight and into Saturday morning. The heavy rain prompted many demonstrators to seek refuge in their tents, after organizers turned off their projection of President Joe Biden with a controversial message displayed on Lisner Hall. The rain and dropping temperatures did not deter the protesters, who remained steadfast in their cause.

Saturday marked the first day of final exams on campus, and Provost Chris Bracey announced that exams scheduled in certain halls would be relocated to prevent noise disturbances from the encampment. This decision aimed to ensure that students were not affected by the ongoing demonstrations.

In a press conference held on Saturday afternoon, encampment organizers stated that officials had declined to negotiate their demands. They claimed to have received a formal rejection from officials on Friday, refusing to meet and discuss the University's divestment from companies associated with Israel and support for pro-Palestinian student organizers. Additionally, organizers claimed that an additional student had been suspended, bringing the total number of sanctioned students to eight. However, they declined to comment on the timing of the eighth student's suspension.

During the press conference, protesters reiterated their demands, which included divesting from companies supplying arms to Israel, disclosing all endowments and investments, ending academic partnerships tied to Israel, dropping charges against pro-Palestinian protesters, and protecting pro-Palestinian speech on campus. The organizers expressed their intent to continue occupying the University Yard and calling for action until their demands were met.

Organizers also addressed allegations of anti-Semitism, claiming that baseless claims were attempting to divert attention from their demonstrations. They pointed to an incident earlier in the week where Provost Chris Bracey was accused of "physically assaulting" a Jewish student. A video posted to Instagram showed Bracey seemingly grabbing a protester's phone early on Monday morning.

In a symbolic gesture, protesters re-hoisted a giant Palestinian flag on a flagpole outside Lisner Hall on Friday evening to increase the visibility of their cause. Organizers claimed that the University's response, including unfurling an American flag from Lisner Hall, reinforced their perception of the University's stance on the encampment.

Amidst the ongoing demonstrations, normal life continued within the encampment. Children played and blew bubbles, while adults stood and chatted. The encampment had a quieter atmosphere compared to weekdays, with only one broadcast crew present on H Street Saturday morning. A sign listing the protesters' needs and requests displayed items such as masking tape, ice, hot water, Gatorade, small potato chips, pasta straws, and fruit snacks.

The GWU Student Coalition for Palestine shared the day's schedule for encampment programming on social media, including study time, prayers, a solidarity statement from UNITE HERE Local 23, a press conference, collective study, community meetings, and cultural activities such as Palestinian embroidery.

In another development, an electronic billboard truck was spotted near the encampment, displaying messages of support for Jewish students along with footage related to recent violence involving Hamas in Israel. The university confirmed that commencement was not expected to be canceled and reassured graduating students and their families that efforts were being made to provide them with a memorable experience.

As the protests entered their tenth day, pro-Palestinian demonstrators remained determined, despite the refusal of officials to engage in negotiations. They vowed to continue their occupation of the University Yard until their demands were met.