Actress Susan Sarandon joined anti-Israel demonstrators gathered outside Columbia University a day after more than 100 pro-Palestinian activists were arrested.
with video footage Posted to X, Sarandon was seen wearing a letter jacket emblazoned with the letters. simpsons He then led a group of demonstrators behind her, chanting chants.
In November 2023, Sarandon faced backlash after commenting at a pro-Palestinian rally that Jews are “getting a taste of what it’s like to be Muslim in this country” in response to rising anti-Semitism. received.
As a result of her comments, Sarandon was fired from her agency, United Talent Agency.
Sarandon could be heard saying Friday as a crowd of protesters repeated:
…that it is very important that their voices be heard. And that it is their right in democracy, especially in the field of education and perhaps higher thought. It is unacceptable to be attacked with racism and intolerance. There are many people who support you. You must know that you are an inspiration to many people. People who are afraid, who are old and afraid, are looking to you and your voice, your organization, your tenacity, and your kindness to change things. You give me and many others hope, and in the end the truth will prevail.
Breaking news: actress @Susan Sarandon She joined Palestinian solidarity activists rallying outside the gates of Columbia University to deliver a message of solidarity to students. pic.twitter.com/oxTqkLARjx
— Breakthrough News (@BTnewsroom) April 19, 2024
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters reportedly remain camped Friday on the lawn of Columbia University, despite hundreds of protesters being arrested the day before, according to CNN.
Isra Hirsi, daughter of Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), between Students were arrested and given summonses for trespassing.
Before her arrest, Hirschi revealed to X that she was one of the students suspended from Barnard College for her involvement in an anti-Israel camp set up on Columbia University’s South Lawn.
