Pro Palestine demonstrators at Harvard hoist Palestinian flag, prompting nearly 900 arrests across US

As tensions over the Gaza War grip universities nationwide, Harvard University witnessed a symbolic act of protest as anti-Israel demonstrators raised the Palestinian flag over the John Harvard statue in Harvard Yard.

 

This act, deemed a violation of university policy, has prompted disciplinary action against the individuals involved.

US 🇺🇲 flag at @Harvard removed and replaced by Palestine 🇵🇸 flag.

This has nothing to do with Israel, and everything to do with toppling US and the Western civilization.

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— Dr. Eli David (@DrEliDavid) April 28, 2024

Saturday's protests at Harvard saw the raising of three Palestinian flags, met with chants of "Free, free Palestine" and "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free."

 

Similar demonstrations erupted at campuses across the US, with clashes reported at UCLA and ongoing protests at George Washington University.

 

Palestinian students at a refugee camp in southern Gaza's Rafah expressed gratitude for the support seen on US college campuses.

 

Holding banners that read "Students of Columbia University, continue to stand by us" and "Violating our right to education and life is a war crime," the students conveyed their appreciation for the international solidarity rallying behind the Palestinian cause.