A Jewish student from Yale University compared pro-Palestinian protesters on the campus to Nazis.
While appearing on Fox News' America's Newsroom on Monday morning, Sahar Tartak, a Jewish student from Yale University, spoke about ongoing protests at the school as some pro-Palestinian protesters have set up an encampment to express opposition to Israel's war in Gaza.
"These students have chanted 'there is only one solution, intifada, revolution,' which is a direct reference to uprisings that included suicide bombs in Israel that have killed civilians. After October 7, they absolutely celebrated," Tartak said on America's Newsroom. "It's really painful to realize that your peers have joined the Nazi Party."
The context:
Over the past several days, there have been different protests at colleges such as Yale University and Columbia University, with pro-Palestinian protesters criticizing the institution's ties to Israel.
Tensions on university campuses have been high over the past six months as Israel continues its war in Gaza, which began after Palestinian militant group Hamas launched an attack on southern Israel on October 7 that left 1,200 people dead and saw over 200 more taken hostage. More than 34,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza since the war began, the Associated Press reported, citing local health officials.
What we know:
The Yale Daily News shared a thread on X, formerly Twitter, detailing the pro-Palestinian protest on the campus.
"Cops have gathered at Beinecke Plaza, where pro-Palestine protesters urging Yale to divest from military weapons manufacturers set up tents overnight — the third night of their ongoing encampment. More than 12 police officers have blocked off entrances to the Plaza," one post said.
"The more than 300 protesters continue to block the intersection. There were more than 40 officers on the scene; they have now almost all entered the Schwarzman Center rotunda and are not allowing students inside," another post said.
Views:
In a statement on Monday, Yale University said, "Early this morning, the university again asked protestors to leave and remove their belongings. Before taking this step, the university had notified protestors numerous times that if they continued to violate Yale's policies and instructions regarding occupying outdoor spaces, they could face law enforcement and disciplinary action, including reprimand, probation, or suspension."
According to the statement, the school also sought to have a meeting with student protesters yesterday but noted, "They declined this offer and continued to occupy the plaza."
The statement also confirmed that some students were arrested following the protests.
Yale University directed Newsweek to the statement issued on Monday morning after reaching out via email for comment.
Tartak also previously published a story in the Free Press detailing that she was "stabbed" in the eye by a pro-Palestinian protester.
What's next:
In addition to Yale, there have been similar protests on the campus of Columbia University.
Columbia University President Minouche Shafik announced that classes will be held virtually on Monday over concerns about the ongoing protests.
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