Biden seeks to navigate Israel-Hamas war protests on US college campuses

Demonstrators chant slogans outside the Columbia University campus (AP)

Student protests in America over the war in Gaza have created a new and unpredictable challenge for President Joe Biden as he resists calls to cut off US support for Israel while trying to hold together the coalition of voters he needs for re-election.

The protests at Columbia University in New York and other campuses have captured global media attention and raised questions about Mr Biden’s lagging support among young voters.