The College Democrats of America, the official student branch of the Democratic Party, has praised and criticized the Biden administration’s policy toward the war in Gaza. anti israel Regarding protesters on college campuses, he says they have been unfairly labeled as hateful by some politicians and MAGA Republicans.
In a statement issued overnight Tuesday Occupy Hamilton Hall at Columbia UniversityThe group described the protesters as “heroic” for their actions as dozens of colleges were surrounded by protesters carrying Palestinian flags, demanding a ceasefire in the war and the separation of their respective universities from Israel.
“Since the beginning of this conflict, College Democrats and students from every walk of life have had the moral clarity to see this war as: destructive, genocidal, and unjust,” the statement issued by the group’s executive board said. The statement was written largely by the organization’s Muslim caucus, The New York Times reports.
Columbia students tried to delay the mob’s occupation of Hamilton Hall, but said ‘police never came’
A student protester waves a large Palestinian flag on the Columbia University campus on Monday, April 29, 2024. The college branch of the Democratic Party has criticized the Biden administration’s approach to the war in Gaza and has come out in support of the protesters. (AP Photo/Stephen Jeremiah)
“We applaud the bravery of students across the country who are willing to endure threats of arrest, suspension and expulsion to stand up for the rights and dignity of the Palestinian people.”
“The end of the conflict and the release of the hostages is a goal that all of us as Americans must share in the pursuit of a more just international community.”
The group says it also condemns the rise in both anti-Semitism and Islamophobia in colleges, but adds that calls for Palestinian independence are not anti-Semitic “and neither are far-right radical extremist Israelis.” “Protesting the genocidal acts of the government.”
“We condemn those politicians like MAGA Republicans and many other lawmakers for labeling all protesters as disgusting; while according to reports, the majority of protests have been peaceful; we have also seen the celebration of Passover, the safety of those praying, groups said, singing and dancing together for peace. “Our position is clear: we stand with those protesting for peace and we find all calls for violence, such as those against Jewish and Muslim students, wrong; There is no place in a peace movement for those who spread hatred.”
The statement came after a chaotic night at Columbia University, where Hamilton Hall, an academic building used by the dean and other senior offices, was taken over by an angry mob, who placed a banner over the facility renaming the building “Hinds Hall.” ” Had done it. Hind Rajab was a 6 year old child who died Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza, apparently according to a statement from the group that was posted on X.
A wave of anti-Israel protests has hit US college campuses and dozens of arrests have been made at Columbia, Harvard, Yale and the University of Texas at Austin.
Spoiled kids have taken over the colleges we pay for
A Columbia student looks at damage done to the windows of a door at Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall on April 30, 2024, after protesters took over the structure. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
America’s College Democrats have hit out at President Biden for not aggressively pursuing a ceasefire following Israel’s war against Hamas, which has drawn massive casualties, drawing international condemnation. Israel is trying to eliminate Palestinian terrorist group as it took about 240 people captive Attack on Israel on October 7 In which about 1,200 Israelis were killed.
The college group warned Biden about the influence he and his voting bloc may have ahead of this year’s presidential election. While he said he would support Biden’s re-election, he said he reserved the right to criticize his own party “when it fails to represent young voices.”
“As young voters, we are well aware that our votes in November will decide who wins the White House,” the statement said.
“The White House has adopted the wrong path of embracement strategy for Netanyahu and cold shoulder strategy for his base and all Americans who want to see an end to this war. Every day Democrats fail to unite for a permanent ceasefire , because of the two-state solution and recognition of Palestinian statehood, more and more youth have become disillusioned with the party.”
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The College Democrats of America, the student wing of the Democratic Party, has criticized President Biden’s response to the war in Gaza while praising anti-Israel protesters on college campuses. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
Biden has called for a temporary ceasefire, but has previously said the US has no “red lines” with Israel over its actions in the war. Biden has taken strict action in recent weeks Criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu The way it is prosecuting the war but continuing to provide arms to Israel without any conditions.
Biden says he ultimately supports the two-state solution the College Democrats called for on Tuesday.
Hassan Pyarali, president of the group’s Muslim Caucus, told the New York Times that dissatisfaction with Biden’s Israel policy had been growing for some time, but Columbia’s decision to break up a campus protest and call in police to arrest participants was a major step forward. Inspired them. To declare.
