Hundreds of pro-Israelis surround Columbia University “occupied” by pro-Palestinians

Hundreds of protesters Israel They demonstrated this Thursday outside the Columbia Universityin the north of Manhattanwhich for more than a week has been occupied by a camp of his professional rivals Palestinecalling for an end to the war in Link.

The demonstration, which was called online with a simple slogan – “I’m with Israel”- brought together hundreds of people who, armed with the flags of the Jewish and American states, dedicated themselves to circulating around the building, cheering for Israel already U.S.

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The police deployment was very numerous and was mainly intended to separate the protesters from some pro-Palestinian students who confronted them, although at no point was any violence felt between them.

Israel supporters demonstrate in front of Columbia University as pro-Palestinian protests continue on the New York campus, April 25, 2024. (Photo by KENA BETANCUR/AFP) (KENA BETANCUR/)

Those who most outraged the protesters were a group of ultra-Orthodox Jews – equipped with their black coats, their curls and their felt hats – who appeared with Palestinian flags (because they deny the existence of Israel), and who deserved the shout: “You are not Jewish” It is “You are with the terrorists”.

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Protesters, of all ages, carried signs such as “There is no Palestine, it’s just Jordan“, any “God is on our side”, as well as photographs of the hostages captured by Hamas in the attack of October 7th.

Tonight ends the deadline given by the administration of Colombia for students to dismantle the camp set up on campus, which then spread like an oil spill to dozens of universities across the country, becoming a major political issue.

Source: Elcomercio