Anti-Israel demonstrators on the Rutgers University campus were countered by a large group of patriotic students waving American flags and chanting “USA!” on Thursday.
Video Thursday afternoon showed a large gathering of two chant groups at Voorhees Mall at the University of New Brunswick in New Jersey.
Anti-Israel groups chanted “Free, free Palestine!” while patriotic groups could be heard chanting “USA! USA! USA!”
At some point late in the demonstration, several members of anti-Israel groups began instructing demonstrators to form a human chain in a circle in front of students shouting in support of America.
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Patriotic students at Rutgers University chant “USA! USA!” to confront anti-Israel demonstrators on campus. And singing the national anthem. (FNTV)
As people gathered together, a woman in the group came up to the loudspeaker and said, “We’re not protesting. We’re not. We have to clean up. We have to leave.” I did.
It’s unclear what she said afterward, but the protesters were likely in the early stages of clearing their encampment after negotiations reportedly took place with Rutgers administrators.
Before they could break the human chain, the chorus of patriotic students surrounding them grew louder and louder, eventually turning into the national anthem.
Some students could be seen with their hands on their hearts as they sang, and at least one student was waving an American flag. When they finished singing, the “USA!” chants resumed.
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Anti-Israel demonstrators reached an agreement with university administrators and agreed to end their demonstrations by 4 p.m. Thursday, according to a statement from Rutgers University.
“All students involved will leave the camp, remove all tents and personal items, and remove all trash from the mall. This agreement is contingent on no further disruption and compliance with university policies.” said in a statement.
Rutgers University has agreed to meet variations of eight of protesters’ 10 demands to end anti-Israel encampments on campus. (Alexander Lewis/MyCentralJersey/USA TODAY NETWORK)
The statement said variations of eight of the protesters’ 10 demands were met by Rutgers University administrators. The university did not immediately agree to divest from companies with ties to Israel and said it had no intention of ending its partnership with Tel Aviv University.
Rutgers said it is in talks with the company. donation committee They will then undergo “a review process outlined in the university’s investment policy.”
The university has agreed to accept at least 10 Palestinian refugee students to study at Rutgers University on scholarships. Establish an Arab Cultural Center on each Rutgers campus. Continue our relationship with Birzeit University and consider student exchange and study abroad opportunities. Continue to use the terms “Palestine, Palestinians, Gazans” in communications regarding the region. Hiring senior executives with “cultural competency” in Arab, Islamic, and Palestinian issues. Create a feasibility study for the creation of a Department of Middle Eastern Studies. Ensure that flags representing all students enrolled at Rutgers are displayed in appropriate locations on campus. Additionally, you may not retaliate against students, faculty, or staff who simply participate in the camp.
Anti-Israel demonstrators at Rutgers University agreed to end their camp on campus at 4 p.m. Thursday after negotiations with school administrators. (Alexander Lewis/MyCentralJersey/USA TODAY NETWORK)
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“I am pleased to report that the students have agreed to a peaceful end to their protests,” Chancellor Francine Conway said in a statement. “I have promised to remove it,” he said. “This process began before the 4pm deadline and is currently underway.”
The video ended with anti-Israel demonstrators clearing their camp and packing up.
