Students Stand Up Against Israel’s Actions in Gaza: A Protest Echoes Across the Globe
On Friday, students at Sciences Po university in Paris staged a protest against Israel’s actions in Gaza. They blocked access to the campus and demanded that the institution condemn Israel and show support for the Palestinians. The protest, which included displaying Palestinian flags and wearing keffiyeh head scarves, was similar to demonstrations on US campuses.
Hicham, a 22-year-old masters student in human rights and humanitarian studies at Sciences Po, emphasized the importance of the academic world taking a stand against the violence in Gaza. He urged other universities to follow suit and condemn Israel’s actions. Zoe, a 20-year-old masters student in public administration at Sciences Po, stated that they will continue protesting until the violence in Gaza stops.
Jean Basseres, the interim director of Sciences Po, condemned the blockade of the building and stated that police had removed a group of students the previous night. He is in discussions with student representatives to find a resolution to the situation. Meanwhile, clashes between police and students protesting against Israel’s actions in Gaza have escalated on US campuses, prompting concerns about the use of force to suppress demonstrations.
