Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) has criticized former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for her comments about anti-Israel protesters, calling them “dismissive of students’ concerns.” Clinton had accused protesters of being ignorant about Middle Eastern affairs, while Van Hollen argued that they had valid reasons for their protests, such as the humanitarian crisis and high civilian death toll in Gaza. Van Hollen emphasized the right to peaceful protest and the need to ensure students’ safety on campus, while also condemning antisemitism and hate wherever it occurs.