In a show of solidarity with Palestine, hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets of Brooklyn, New York City, as the conflict between Hamas and Israel enters its second month. Meanwhile, a pro-Palestinian rally at the University of Maryland has sparked controversy and an investigation by both the university and Maryland law enforcement, following allegations of anti-Semitic messages.
Students have expressed concern about the rally, organized by Students for Justice in Palestine, which took place on campus last Thursday. Witnesses reported seeing messages such as “Holocaust 2.0” plastered on campus walkways near the rally site. This has caused a sense of fear among some students, with one expressing concern for their safety, especially when walking alone at night.
The rally, organized by a pro-Palestinian group, aimed to show solidarity with the Palestinian people’s struggle for human rights. However, the messages that emerged during the event have been widely condemned. The University of Maryland has acknowledged the “hateful” and “anti-Semitic” turn the demonstration took and has opened an investigation into the incident.
In a public statement, school officials stated: “We are aware of the hateful and anti-Semitic sentiment expressed at today’s demonstration by Students for Justice in Palestine. We condemn it in no uncertain terms. The offensive actions of some how many should not be reflected in the vast majority of protesters who were there to peacefully express their views.”
The DC chapter of the Anti-Defamation League and Jewish groups at the University of Maryland also issued a joint statement condemning the rally, expressing their deep dismay at the anti-Semitic graffiti that appeared during the event.
In related news, Brandeis University announced Monday that it would no longer recognize Students for Justice in Palestine on its campus, citing the group’s support for Hamas and its call for the elimination of the world’s only Jewish state. Columbia University has also suspended the group from its campus.
While the investigation is ongoing, the University of Maryland has not yet commented on the incident.
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