University of Iowa police seized materials used by a pro-Palestine group attempting to set up an encampment at Hubbard Park on Monday morning. Although no arrests were made, the university took action to remove the materials brought by the group, named "University of Iowa Action For Palestine," at approximately 7:15 a.m.

The tension began when university police informed the group that their plans were in violation of university policy. The police issued a warning, giving the group 30 minutes to remove the materials or face eviction and potential arrest. Despite this warning, the group persisted in constructing a fence around the camp, using chicken wire, wood pallets, plywood, handles, and a sheet of corrugated metal.

In response, the university police carried out their duty to enforce the university's policy by removing the materials. However, they decided to provide one final warning to the organizers: leave voluntarily or face arrest. Ultimately, the organizers chose to abandon their plans and leave the area without any arrests being made.

As per university policies, encampments are strictly prohibited, and individuals found violating this policy may face criminal charges and disciplinary actions imposed by the university administration.

In a social media post, the "University of Iowa Action For Palestine" group shared images of the police confiscating their materials and declared that the encampment had been disbanded, while also expressing their intention to return at a later time.

The incident highlights ongoing discussions concerning free speech and the right to peaceful protest on college campuses across the United States. Both pro-Palestine and pro-Israel groups have been engaged in debates and organized events to raise awareness about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The University of Iowa administration has not provided further comments on the incident. However, this incident may spark conversations about the limits of protest actions and the enforcement of university policies regarding public gatherings and demonstrations.