US officials Police appeared to have lost patience and launched a full-scale counterattack as pro-Palestinian protesters gathered at US universities. More across America on Thursday (April 25).
News reports indicate that Riot officers used electric shock devices to control a protest at a university. Meanwhile, administrators at some of the country’s most prestigious educational institutions are struggling to prevent protesters from occupying their property.
Vibrant rallies and protests have appeared on college campuses across the United States as activists demand a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas. as well as calling on universities to cut ties with Israel and its companies. They say they benefit from such conflict.
“For 201 days the world watched in silence. Let Israel murder 30,000 Palestinians,” said one message posted on social media by a new protest leader at the University of California. In Los Angeles, “Today, the University of California joins students across the country. Demand different universities Ours is cut off from different companies. who profit from the invasion, discrimination, and genocide of the Palestinians.”
More than 200 protesters were arrested on Wednesday (24 April) and Thursday (25 April) at various universities. In Los Angeles, Boston and in the Austin, Texas area, more than 2,000 people gathered again on Thursday (April 25).
At Emory University in Atlanta, pictures emerged of a stun gun being used to deal with protesters on a grassy field. The university’s news website said officers wore gas masks and used wristbands to detain protesters.
The Atlanta Police Department has allegedly been requested by the university for assistance in protecting the university. “Law enforcement officers face violence. We are aware that members of the Atlanta Police Department used incendiaries during this incident. But the Atlanta Police Department doesn’t use rubber bullets. “
The situation escalated into protests. He started at Columbia University in New York. After the deadline passed, students were ordered to dismantle the temporary camp where they had been holding protests and had become the center of the movement.
The widespread protests have become a huge challenge for university administrators. which tries to keep a balance between the university’s commitments In the matter of rights and freedom of expression and various rebellions About the protesters crossing the line
Protesters support Israel and others. expressing concern about safety on campus by referring to various anti-Semitic incidents and accusing universities of promoting intimidation and hate speech.
However, student protesters say they want to express their solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza. The territory has seen 34,305 people killed, some of them killed. It included a number of Jewish students themselves. Denies accusations of anti-Semitism and criticizes officials for treating them in ways that contradict their support for Israel.
Israel, US ally Open war in Gaza Gaza is seeking revenge for the October 7 attack by Hamas fighters on Israel, which killed around 1,170 people and took 250 hostage.
at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles 93 protesters were arrested for trespassing on Wednesday Authorities said they had canceled graduation ceremonies scheduled for May 10.
At Emerson University in Boston, local media reported that classes were canceled on Thursday after police clashed with protesters last night. This included the dismantling of pro-Palestinian protest camps and the arrest of approximately 108 protesters.
In Washington, students from Georgetown University and George Washington University Organize camps and rallies to show solidarity. at George Washington University on Thursday (April 25), with Georgetown University students There are also plans to protest against going to school.
Protests and rallies have also arisen at New York University. and Yale University Although dozens of students were seen being arrested during the search last week. The same is true at Harvard University. Brown University Massachusetts Institute of Technology University of Michigan and elsewhere
On Sunday (April 21), US President Joe Biden condemned the apparent anti-Semitic move. The White House also said the president supports free speech at US universities.
(Source: AFP)
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