Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has criticized pro-Palestine demonstrations on college campuses, alleging that young protesters lack historical knowledge about the Middle East and the United States. Clinton argued that these protests may be influenced by pro-Hamas propaganda spread on social media or in classrooms. She emphasized the importance of responsible content dissemination and the need for educators to assist students in critically evaluating information.
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Rahul Gandhi, a prominent Congress leader, submitted his nomination papers from Raebareli, a traditional party stronghold, on Friday. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held election rallies in Jharkhand. Several leading corporations, including Titan and Tata Tech, announced their financial results for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024. Protests in support of Palestine have spread to Australia, Canada, and Mexico, with calls for a ceasefire in Gaza intensifying.
Achinthya Sivalingan, an Indian-origin student at Princeton University, and Hassan Sayed were arrested for trespassing during pro-Palestine protests on campus. They set up tents for an encampment in a university courtyard and were subsequently barred from campus. The students face disciplinary action and are among the thousands of students across the US protesting against the Gaza deaths due to Israeli military operations.
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Protests in support of Palestine have surged across several prominent US university campuses, including Columbia University, New York University, Yale University, and Harvard University. These student demonstrations have elicited contrasting reactions from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
College campuses across the United States are facing disruptions and protests over the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas. From California to New York, students and activists have staged demonstrations, demanding action in support of Palestinians. The University of Southern California (USC), Harvard University, the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin), and Columbia University in New York City have all experienced varying degrees of unrest, with police intervening to quell disturbances and make arrests.
The University of Texas Austin has sent out an email to students alerting them of a ‘Notice of Dispersal Order’ amidst ongoing pro-Palestine protests. The order, issued by the university’s administration, instructs students to disperse from protest areas immediately or face potential consequences. The protests have been ongoing for several days and have drawn attention to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.
Jon Lovitz, a Jewish actor and comedian, has expressed concern about the silence of Hollywood figures on the pro-Palestinian protests sweeping college campuses in the US. He suggests that actors may be apprehensive about speaking out due to fear of backlash or potential damage to their careers. The protests have sparked concerns about the safety of Jewish students and have been marred by antisemitic rhetoric, although protest groups deny these characterizations.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and several Republican representatives held a press conference at Columbia University on Wednesday to denounce antisemitism and the ongoing pro-Palestine demonstrations on campus. The lawmakers were met with loud heckling from protesters during the event, with chants of “boo” and “we can’t hear you” disrupting their speeches. Johnson accused the pro-Palestine demonstrators of “placing a target on the backs of Jewish students” and “chanting in support of terrorists.” Representative Anthony D’Esposito told protesters that they were “part of the problem” if they supported Hamas, while Representative Mike Lawler called for Hamas to “surrender” and “release the hostages.” Despite the interruptions, Johnson called on Columbia University President Nemat Shafik to resign and vowed that Congress would not remain silent as Jewish students are forced to live in fear on campus.
Republican lawmakers, led by House Speaker Mike Johnson, held a press conference at Columbia University to condemn antisemitism and the ongoing pro-Palestine demonstrations. The lawmakers were met with loud heckling from protesters, who drowned out their speeches and shouted insults. Johnson accused the protesters of targeting Jewish students on campus and chanting in support of terrorists. The lawmakers called on Columbia University President Nemat Shafik to resign for failing to control the protests, which have led to fears among Jewish students.