PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Students at Brown University remain resolute in their calls for divestment from Israel in solidarity with Palestinians, despite backlash from university leaders over "deeply concerning behavior" during a protest held on Friday. Members of the Brown Divest Coalition and Students for Justice in Palestine held a march on College Hill, urging Providence to pass Ordinance No. 45610, which would prohibit the city from investing in Israeli government bonds or in any government involved in prolonged military occupations. This follows the Brown Corporation's decision to reject divestment from Israel. The corporation stated that Brown has "no direct investments in any of the companies targeted for divestment," and that any indirect exposure is minimal and unlikely to cause social harm. Niyanta Nepal, a member of the Brown Divest Coalition, told 12 News that any investment in Israel Bonds is "actively perpetrating human rights violations on the ground in Palestine." RELATED: Jewish community members urge Providence leaders to divest from Israel On Sunday, university leaders sent a campus-wide letter denouncing some actions during Friday’s protest as "entirely unacceptable." Administrators, members of Brown’s governing board and staff reported being met with "threatening" and "intimidating" behavior, including protesters blocking and banging on cars, shouting profanity, and directing a racial slur toward a person of color. Demonstrators also allegedly followed and filmed individuals while yelling at them. While the letter acknowledged Brown’s "rich history of protest and demonstration" as essential and often effective in driving change—and noted that most of the protest adhered to university standards—it expressed concern over deliberate actions to provoke discomfort and disruptions near an academic building where exams were underway. "As a campus community, we should be resolute that these behaviors are not acceptable, are not reflective of the Brown student body or our community as a whole, and are not commensurate with what we expect of ourselves and others," the letter stated. The university said the incidents are being investigated and disciplinary sanctions will be imposed where conduct violations are found. "When a decision is made through those processes that individuals and groups do not agree with, they have choices with regard to how to respond. Anger and disappointment are understandable and acceptable responses. Bullying, intimidation and racial harassment are not," the letter continued. BACKGROUND: Protesters end encampment at Brown University Despite this, students remain steadfast in their cause. Talia LeVine, a member of BrownU Jews for Ceasefire Now and the Brown Divest Coalition, told 12 News she believes the university’s response is a scare tactic meant to discourage them. "We're not scared of the university, and we're going to keep for Palestinian liberation because that's what's really important to us," LeVine said. The group has since set up an encampment on Brown’s Main Green, with plans to stay overnight. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Roundup SIGN UP NOW