Anti-Israel demonstrators sparked fear at George Washington University after a person was photographed holding a sign calling for the “Final Solution,” the Nazi plan to exterminate all Jews.
The unidentified man held a huge Palestinian flag and Expressions used by Adolf Hitler To summarize his “extermination of the Jews” plan.
The image immediately sparked outrage from many people who were shocked by the symbols used during the Holocaust.
“The similarities between this movement and actual Nazism are real and frightening,” one X user wrote.
Another posted: “Just pure hatred.”
“There is no such thing as a peaceful protest,” a third person wrote.
The image surfaced Thursday as hundreds of anti-Israel demonstrators occupied the campus of George Washington University, one of many schools overwhelmed by such actions.
According to the university’s newspaper GW Hatchet, students are demanding that GW divest from companies with ties to Israel, drop charges against pro-Palestinian student organizers, and disclose all donations and investments. ”.
The Palestinian Union of Students for Justice DMV claimed to be the organizer of Thursday’s protest, and participated in protests at universities across the country, FOX 5 reported.
GW has requested assistance from the D.C. Police Department to relocate the “unauthorized” protest and “will not allow students from other local universities or unaffiliated individuals to enter our campus,” according to a statement from GW. he added.
“Unlike some demonstrations in the past, this encampment is using university space at this location without permission and in violation of several university policies,” GW said.
“Occupying campus grounds, setting up outdoor encampments, or blocking access to buildings raises safety concerns and disrupts learning and study, especially during this important final exam period. There is a possibility that
“Such activities are inconsistent with the university’s mission, values, and commitment to providing a safe environment for all students and employees.”
