Gratitude from Gaza: Palestinians Express Appreciation for US College Protesters
On Wednesday, people in north and central Gaza held gatherings to express gratitude towards students on US college campuses who have been protesting the war in Gaza.
In Deir al-Balah, medical staff at Al Aqsa Martyrs hospital displayed signs with messages such as "United against genocide" and "The killing of children must stop." Dr. Saad Abu Sharban told CNN he was delighted by the images of protesters in other countries, as it showed "human beings who know what is happening here in Gaza Strip." Palestinians in Gaza have been showing support for the US protesters for several days, and children in refugee camps could be seen holding signs and banners with the names of American universities where pro-Palestinian demonstrations have taken place, expressing "thanks for your solidarity!" Nadia Al-Dibs, a mother from Deir al-Balah in Gaza, expressed her gratitude to students at American universities for their support and calls for a ceasefire during protests against Israel's war on Hamas.
She felt overlooked by Arab populations but appreciated the solidarity shown by American students.
The protests in the US have gained controversy and have been ongoing for months, demanding an end to Israel's assault in Gaza, which has resulted in over 34,000 deaths according to the Palestinian health ministry.
Critics have accused some protests in support of Palestine of crossing the line into anti-Semitism.
Israel believes these demonstrations are being manipulated by outside agitators.
In a speech to the UN General Assembly, Israel's Ambassador Gilad Erdan denounced university demonstrations, labeling them as "antisemitic" and calling for expulsion of students and severe action against professors and presidents.
Erdan's speech came after the US vetoed a Security Council resolution recognizing a Palestinian state, with Erdan blaming the General Assembly for spreading anti-Israel rhetoric that he claimed fueled the protests.
A person shouted "shame" at countries in a hall during a recent event.
Some colleges in the US have increased security measures, including calling in law enforcement, following protests.
Former US President Donald Trump praised these actions.
In contrast, Shiraz University in Iran is offering scholarships to students expelled from universities in the US and Europe due to protests.
She felt overlooked by Arab populations but appreciated the solidarity shown by American students.
The protests in the US have gained controversy and have been ongoing for months, demanding an end to Israel's assault in Gaza, which has resulted in over 34,000 deaths according to the Palestinian health ministry.
Critics have accused some protests in support of Palestine of crossing the line into anti-Semitism.
Israel believes these demonstrations are being manipulated by outside agitators.
In a speech to the UN General Assembly, Israel's Ambassador Gilad Erdan denounced university demonstrations, labeling them as "antisemitic" and calling for expulsion of students and severe action against professors and presidents.
Erdan's speech came after the US vetoed a Security Council resolution recognizing a Palestinian state, with Erdan blaming the General Assembly for spreading anti-Israel rhetoric that he claimed fueled the protests.
A person shouted "shame" at countries in a hall during a recent event.
Some colleges in the US have increased security measures, including calling in law enforcement, following protests.
Former US President Donald Trump praised these actions.
In contrast, Shiraz University in Iran is offering scholarships to students expelled from universities in the US and Europe due to protests.
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