Protesters descended on the University of Alabama campus Wednesday evening over the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza.
While many in the crowd called for a ceasefire in Gaza and criticized Israel for its military tactics, others supported the country for defending its right to exist.
Protest happening at University of Alabama. I will continue to update pic.twitter.com/Ija3GZbaJT
— Maven Navarro (@MavenNavarro1) May 1, 2024
Pro-Israel counterprotestors start chanting “USA! USA!” when pro-Palestine group largely disperses. pic.twitter.com/zIU6ZyaENT
— Ryan Phillips (@JournoRyan) May 1, 2024
Students also gave speeches expressing their opinions on the conflict.
Protester calling on all media students to “stand up against the destruction of Palestinian journalism.” pic.twitter.com/RsgC7AHfUr
— Maven Navarro (@MavenNavarro1) May 1, 2024
“Ceasefire now,” coming from Pro-Palestine side. Counter-protesters are starting to leave. pic.twitter.com/N15OFPUstV
— Maven Navarro (@MavenNavarro1) May 1, 2024
The two sides did find some common ground, however, in their disdain for President Joe Biden.
Both sides now chanting “F***” Joe Biden” pic.twitter.com/Jbt7TU1b9b
— Maven Navarro (@MavenNavarro1) May 1, 2024
More footage:
HAPPENING NOW AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA: Masked Pro-Hamas protestors are currently gathered outside the Ferguson Student Center.
— CJ Pearson (@thecjpearson) May 1, 2024
They appear, however, to be outnumbered by pro-Israeli demonstrators.
We don’t play that pro-terrorist nonsense at Bama. pic.twitter.com/akKbgc5pdB
Here’s what we saw and heard Wednesday afternoon during protests at the UA Student Center. https://t.co/8oskRdCmPT
— Tuscaloosa Patch (@TuscaloosaPatch) May 1, 2024
Protestors on UA campus chanting “free Palestine” … there’s a pretty big contingency of counter protestors on the opposite side of the plaza. pic.twitter.com/RxLbkatWab
— Ryan Phillips (@JournoRyan) May 1, 2024
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