Hamas Sympathizers Seize University

Pro-Palestine students are taking over Harvard’s main outdoor space. The spread of student protests is now hitting more and more universities, and could have dangerous outcomes very soon. America’s News Desk says:

The Palestine Solidarity Committee at Harvard University was prohibited from participating in campus activities do to their aggressive anti-semitism.

In response, they established a “Gaza solidarity encampment” as an act of defiance against the school administration, pushing the confrontation to the next level.

The verified X account for National Students for Justice in Palestine posted a video showing student protesters gathering in large numbers in Harvard Yard, which had been cordoned off in preparation for the protests that occurred over the weekend.

As of Monday, The Harvard Crimson reported that the group has been instructed to stop all organizational efforts for the rest of the Spring 2024 term. Students who disobeyed this instruction were allegedly warned of potential expulsion.

Incredible video from @HarvardPSC

Just yesterday, Harvard University placed the Harvard Palestine Solidarity Committee (PSC) under suspension. Less than 24 hours later, students launched a Gaza solidarity encampment.

THE MORE THEY TRY TO SILENCE US THE LOUDER WE WILL BE pic.twitter.com/SnWTuiAan7
— National Students for Justice in Palestine (@NationalSJP) April 24, 2024

“The organization will not be recognized and will not have access to university benefits and services during this time, including but not limited to use of campus space and appropriate use of the Harvard name,” the email read.

“If the organization continues to operate and commits additional violations during this suspension, the organization risks permanent expulsion, as provided in the Resource Guide.” it continued.

Many pro-Gaza encampment have sprouted up on university campuses in recent days, with critics calling for them to be removed by the national guard if local authorities refuse to act.

While these protests will do little to change the administration’s view on Gaza, there is a risk that organizing like this could ramp up into acts of violence. With May Day a week away, Communist organizers could use the opportunity to stir up unrest. The warming weather will also spur more criminal acts, whether directly connected to the protests or a general sense of chaos.