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Anti Israel Protestors Raise Palestinian Flag At Harvard University In Place Of US Flag | Video

Videos online show three students hoisting the Palestinian flag above the renowned statue of John Harvard, a site typically adorned with the Stars and Stripes.

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Updated Apr 29, 2024, 12:23 IST

Palestinian Flag Raised at Harvard University

In a recent turn of events at Harvard University, anti-Israel protesters took centre stage, raising a Palestinian flag at the Ivy League school in a spot that is traditionally reserved for the American flag. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, unfolded during ongoing campus demonstrations.

Videos online show three students hoisting the Palestinian flag above the renowned statue of John Harvard, a site typically adorned with the Stars and Stripes. This incident took place around 6:30 p.m., as confirmed by The Harvard Crimson. Reportedly, a total of three flags were raised on the campus grounds during the incident.

Responding to the incident, a university spokesperson denounced the actions, citing a violation of Harvard's policy. "The flags raised by protesters over University Hall were removed by Harvard facilities staff," the spokesperson said, adding that those involved would face disciplinary action.

People online had strong opinions about what happened, with some supporting it and others strongly against it. Some commentators condemned the protesters' actions, attributing them to an agenda aimed at undermining Western values and advocating for armed intervention.

“These pro-Hamas protesters’ sole agenda is to eradicate every western value and every basic human right while establishing an Islamic Sharia law regime,” X user Mor Hogeg posted on Sunday.

Similar incidents have played out at various college campuses across the United States, including Columbia University and other Ivy League institutions. At Harvard, chants of "Free, free Palestine'' reverberated as students rallied for the Palestinian cause.

According to The Harvard Crimson, university staff promptly removed the Palestinian flag following its ascent, amidst jeers from the assembled students.

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