Pro-Palestine protesters at Harvard did not get the satisfaction they hoped for on Monday night.

The Harvard Out of Occupied Palestine (HOOP) coalition had set a deadline on Instagram, demanding that the university begin negotiations with the group by five o’clock on May 6.

And to show that they were serious, the protesters set up an outdoor conference room across from University Hall. The “Take a Seat” sign and flowers were nice, breezy touches.

Outdoor conference table set up by the Harvard protestors.

The above photo was snapped at 10 a.m., as a student manned the Charlie Brown-esque booth. But by 10:15, hopes of a confab were dashed when Harvard Interim President Alan Garber sent an email to Harvard students, faculty, and staff calling “on those participating in the encampment to end the occupation.”

The tone of President Garber’s long email was exasperated parent. It included a self-described “simple message” set in bold so it couldn’t be skimmed over: “The continuation of the encampment presents a significant risk to the educational environment of the University. Those who participate in or perpetuate its continuation will be referred for involuntary leave from their Schools.”

HOOP responded on Instagram. “As Rafah is under attack, Harvard President Alan Garber sends a........

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