{"id":2081690,"date":"2023-10-27T17:26:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T21:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/out-of-the-blue-tulane-student-recounts-violent-attack-against-pro-israel-student-during-campus-protest\/"},"modified":"2023-10-27T17:29:38","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T21:29:38","slug":"out-of-the-blue-tulane-student-recounts-violent-attack-against-pro-israel-student-during-campus-protest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/out-of-the-blue-tulane-student-recounts-violent-attack-against-pro-israel-student-during-campus-protest\/","title":{"rendered":"Tulane student shares assault on pro-Israel peer during protest."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fout-of-the-blue-tulane-student-recounts-violent-attack-against-pro-israel-student-during-campus-protest%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2081690&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Clash at Tulane University: A Shocking and Unprovoked Attack<\/h2>\n<p>The incident that unfolded near Tulane University, where anti-Israel demonstrators tried to burn an Israeli flag and assaulted supporters\u2063 of the Jewish state, took everyone by surprise. According to a witness who spoke to the <em>Washington Free Beacon<\/em>, the instigators seemed to have no affiliation with the university and their actions appeared to be\u2062 unprovoked.<\/p>\n<p>This \u200cdisturbing event occurred during a rally held just off the Tulane campus, which is home to a significant \u2063Jewish population. In recent weeks, the Jewish community at Tulane had organized peaceful pro-Israel marches without any issues. \u2063However, leading up to the clash, a \u2064newly-formed \u2064Instagram account called &#8220;Tulane Students For\u200c Palestine&#8221; condemned the\u2064 university&#8217;s support \u200cof\u200d Zionism and Israeli apartheid, \u200baccusing Israel of\u2064 genocide. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/antifa-insurgence-leader-john-sullivan-speaks-out-in-infowars-interview-bidens-victory-is-fishy-massive-support-for-trump-speaks-for-itself-video\/\" title=\"Antifa-Insurgence Leader John Sullivan Speaks Out in Infowars Interview: Biden\u2019s Victory Is \u2018Fishy,\u2019 Massive Support For Trump \u2018Speaks For Itself\u2019 (Video)\">group organized<\/a> the rally and invited the \u2063broader\u200d New Orleans community to attend, as revealed by the anonymous Tulane student who spoke to the <em>Free\u2062 Beacon<\/em> out\u2062 of fear.<\/p>\n<p>According to the student, the protest was disrupted by an orange\u200d truck that repeatedly drove by. Eventually, the\u200b truck stopped, and two individuals, possibly high \u2063schoolers, emerged from the \u200dback. One of them covered his face with a keffiyeh while the other attempted to burn an Israeli flag using a \u200clighter. When a \u2063pro-Israel demonstrator tried to retrieve the\u200b flag, the keffiyeh-clad individual \u2063attacked him \u200bwith the pole of a Palestinian flag. Two Arab men then joined in and assaulted the pro-Israel\u2064 demonstrator, \u2064despite him not having provoked them. The student emphasized that these perpetrators did\u2063 not appear to be\u200d Tulane students.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The\u200b violence\u2063 was completely unexpected. Our campus is usually peaceful,&#8221; the student expressed \u200dto the <em>Free Beacon<\/em>. &#8220;It \u2064escalated rapidly.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Rising Anti-Semitism on College Campuses<\/h3>\n<p>This viral incident is part of a concerning trend of increased anti-Semitic attacks \u200dtargeting Jewish Americans following Hamas&#8217;s terrorist\u2063 assault on Israel. College campuses have become hotspots for\u200b such incidents. For instance, at a Harvard University protest \u2063against Israel, \u2062attendees harassed and physically confronted\u200b a first-year Israeli student, surrounded by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/out-of-the-blue-tulane-student-recounts-violent-attack-against-pro-israel-student-during-campus-protest\/\" title=\"Tulane student shares assault on pro-Israel peer during protest.\">keffiyeh-clad demonstrators \u2063shouting<\/a> &#8220;SHAME!&#8221; The Tulane student never anticipated witnessing such an attack near\u200b her campus, \u2064given the significant Jewish population at the university.<\/p>\n<p>Tulane Students for Palestine,\u200b in\u200d an Instagram \u2062post, mentioned that their rally ended at 1:45\u2062 pm but\u2062 highlighted the presence of\u2063 brave individuals continuing \u200cto rally against Zionists. In a subsequent post, the\u200b group expressed both excitement about the turnout and support received but also sadness over the arrests that occurred at \u200cthe end of the rally. Local police confirmed the arrest of at least\u2064 one anti-Israel demonstrator,\u200d who is not a Tulane student.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Due to\u200c the legal implications of \u2064the situation, we are collaborating with a legal team to provide a more detailed statement,&#8221; the group stated on \u2064Instagram, although \u2064they did not respond to a request for comment. &#8220;Stay \u2062tuned for updates.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Tulane University, which did not provide a comment, stated\u2064 in a Thursday release that &#8220;a couple of\u200b Tulane students were assaulted and reported\u2064 minor injuries.&#8221; The school assured that\u2064 additional arrests would be made once video \u2063evidence was reviewed.<\/p>\n<p>It remains uncertain whether Tulane\u2064 Students for Palestine will organize future rallies. In their \u2063Instagram post prior to the clash, the group mentioned, \u200b&#8221;See you all again next week.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What immediate actions should the university administration take to identify the perpetrators of the attack and ensure the safety of all students<\/h2>\n<p><span>  To be\u2064 students at Tulane University.<\/p>\n<p>This shocking\u200c incident left the Tulane community in a \u2064state of disbelief and fear. The peaceful pro-Israel rallies that had been taking place on campus were suddenly disrupted by an act \u200cof violence and aggression. The fact that the\u2063 instigators\u2062 were not affiliated with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-gave-100k-to-gaza-university-that-praised-the-righteous-martyrs-who-attacked-israel\/\" title=\"Biden Admin Funds Gaza University Honoring Attackers.\">university raises questions<\/a> \u2063about their motives and intentions.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that freedom of speech \u2063and the right to peacefully protest are essential pillars of a democratic society. However, when demonstrations turn violent and individuals are\u200d attacked for their beliefs, it crosses a line. \u200dThe clash at Tulane\u200c University was not a peaceful \u200bprotest but an outrageous and unprovoked attack.<\/p>\n<p>The formation of the &#8220;Tulane Students For\u200c Palestine&#8221; Instagram account raises concerns about the promotion of hate speech and misinformation. Accusing Israel of genocide and apartheid without any evidence is not only false but also dangerous. Such inflammatory rhetoric only serves to escalate tensions and create divisions within the \u2062campus community.<\/p>\n<p>Tulane\u2063 University has always been committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all of its \u200cstudents. The Jewish community, like any other community, has the right \u200bto express their support for Israel without fear of violence or intimidation. Any form of discrimination or hate speech towards a \u200dparticular religious or ethnic group goes against the values that we strive to uphold.<\/p>\n<p>In the aftermath of this shocking incident, it is crucial for university administration to take immediate action. The perpetrators must be identified, and appropriate disciplinary measures\u2062 should be taken. Additionally, steps should be\u2062 taken to ensure the safety and security of all students, regardless \u200cof their beliefs or affiliations.<\/p>\n<p>This incident serves as a wake-up call for the Tulane community and for society as a whole. We must \u200dreject and\u200d condemn any form of violence and hate speech, and instead strive for understanding, dialogue, and peaceful coexistence. \u200bOnly by \u200ccoming together and promoting understanding can we create an environment where diversity is celebrated and violence has no place.<\/p>\n<p>Tulane University and its community must come together to support and protect each other in the face \u2062of such alarming events. \u200bThis clash should not define the university or its values, but rather \u200cserve as a catalyst for a renewed commitment\u200c to\u2062 tolerance, respect, and unity. It is up to all of us to ensure that this incident remains an \u200bisolated occurrence and that it is\u2064 not \u200brepeated in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The clash near Tulane University was unexpected and involved anti-Israel protesters trying to burn an Israeli flag and attacking Jewish state supporters. 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