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- Title
Rachel's Children.
- Authors
CLAIR, JEFFREY ST.
- Abstract
The article discusses recent student protests at Columbia University and other campuses in the United States in support of Palestine. It criticizes the Biden administration's response to the protests and emphasizes the peaceful nature of the demonstrations. The article also mentions the involvement of Columbia University trustees with ties to the military-industrial complex and criticizes media pundits who have attacked the student protesters. The author argues that the protests reflect a growing awareness of the situation in Palestine and calls for justice for the Palestinian people. The given text consists of tweets and statements discussing the ongoing conflict in Gaza and criticizing the actions of the Israeli government. It highlights the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, including widespread destruction, high poverty levels, and a lack of essential services. The text also mentions the role of the US government in supporting Israel and criticizes the hypocrisy of its foreign policy. The tweets and statements express concern for the well-being of Palestinians and call for accountability and an end to the violence. The text discusses various incidents and actions related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the response of students and universities. It highlights the NYPD's raid on Columbia University students, the misrepresentation of a book cover by the NYPD, the surveillance of professors and students, the divestment movements in universities, and the killing of Palestinian children by the IDF. The text also includes statements from individuals expressing their perspectives on the situation.
- Subjects
GENOCIDE; TORTURE; ISRAELIS; WAR crimes; CITIZENS; PALESTINIAN children; FREEDOM of speech; APARTHEID
- Publication
CounterPunch, 2024, p1
- ISSN
1086-2323
- Publication type
Article