On May 8, 2025, a violent confrontation occurred at Brooklyn College between pro-Hamas students and the NYPD during an unauthorized demonstration. The students aimed to establish a 'Liberated Zone' and clashed with police as they attempted to arrest demonstrators violating campus policies. Video footage captured the chaos, with protesters aggressively obstructing officers. The Tanger Hillel community condemned the protest, citing antisemitic rhetoric and harassment toward Jewish students, highlighting the growing concerns over campus extremism and divisive sentiments surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The aim of the group was to establish a pro-Hamas encampment on campus, leading to confrontations with police and revealing tensions around anti-Israel sentiment.
Tanger Hillel at Brooklyn College condemned the protest, citing harassment and intimidation against Jewish students, which they deemed an act of aggression.
Students clashed with NYPD during an unauthorized demonstration, marking increased tensions and violence on U.S. campuses over pro-Palestinian and pro-Hamas sentiments.
The protests saw chants like 'We don't want no Zionists here', attracting concern over rising antisemitic rhetoric among demonstrators.
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