In recent months, university campuses across the United States have seen a rise in protests against Israel amidst the ongoing conflict with Hamas and Palestinian militants. While student demonstrations are not a new phenomenon, Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz has issued a stark warning that these particular anti-Israel rallies could potentially breed a new generation of extremists and terrorists.
Key takeaways:
- Anti-Israel protests are happening on many university campuses
- The Chinese Communist Party may be funding some of these protests
- A Harvard professor warns the protestors could turn to terrorism
- He says the White House isn’t doing enough to stop the protests
Have you seen all the protests against Israel happening at colleges lately? A famous Harvard professor is worried about what these protestors might do next. Want to learn more?
Protests Against Israel Spreading
There have been a lot of protests against Israel recently at universities across America. Large groups of students have been gathering to rally against Israel and show support for Palestine instead.
The protesters often chant slogans like “We are Hamas” and “Burn Tel Aviv down.” Some carry signs accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians.
All of this protesting has been taking place as Israel defends itself against rocket attacks from Hamas, a terrorist group based in Gaza.
Possible Link to Chinese Communists?
According to one Congressman, the Chinese government may be providing funding that allows these anti-Israel protests to continue happening.
Republican Carlos Gimenez from Florida says he has information that China’s Communist Party is paying other groups, who then pay the protestors. China could be trying to create unrest in the United States.
However, who is offering this funding remains unclear. The protests seem very organized across different campuses.
Harvard Professor’s Stark Warning
Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz has a chilling warning about the protestors. He fears some may turn to actual terrorism in the future as protesters from the 1960s and 70s did.
Dershowitz recalls students he taught years ago who started by protesting but ended up joining terrorist groups and planting bombs. He sees similarities with today’s campus rallies.
“These are people who when Hamas comes to America — and they will — they will help them plant bombs,” Dershowitz stated. He believes protesters are being “groomed” by terrorist supporters.
White House Response Lacking?
Many have criticized President Biden’s response as being too mild against this rise in anti-Semitism. When asked to condemn the campus protests, Biden appeared to criticize both the protestors and Israel’s policies equally.
Top Democrats like Chuck Schumer have openly attacked Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, while he fights a war with Hamas. The Democratic party’s stance has disappointed some supporters of Israel.
Dershowitz, who used to vote Democrat, says the party has failed to unequivocally condemn lies being spread about Israel committing genocide. “They’ve refused to condemn anti-Semitism,” he charged.
Some suggest the White House has taken Iran’s side over Israel’s in the conflict. Critics argue the administration should be far tougher in pushing back on the college protestors and any foreign funding behind the chaos.
So those are the worrying details about the anti-Israel protests happening nationwide. Do you think these could really lead to terrorist activities ahead, as the Harvard professor warns? Or is he overreacting?
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