Harvard students unite in hunger strike and ‘die-in’ to support Gaza
Harvard Students Show Solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza
Students at Harvard University are passionately expressing their support for Palestinians in Gaza through a series of powerful protests. These demonstrations include an impactful hunger strike and a thought-provoking “die-in” during class hours.
On Friday, approximately 30 students at Harvard joined forces with 17 students from Brown University in a hunger strike that lasted until the early evening. This act of solidarity aimed to support the Brown students’ demand for their university to sever ties with companies profiting from human rights abuses in Palestine.
Despite Brown University’s president rejecting the demand, Harvard’s Palestine Solidarity Committee found inspiration in the cause. They took to Instagram, stating, “To send solidarity to @browndivestcoalition for their incredible hunger strike, 30+ Harvard students committed to a day-long hunger strike to prove to university corporations that we will not back down.”
The hunger strike lasted for 12 hours, concluding at 5 p.m. However, the students didn’t stop there. Members of Harvard Out of Occupied Palestine organized a ”die-in” protest on the steps of the Widener Library. This protest aimed to shed light on the university’s alleged complicity in the Israeli occupation and genocide of Palestinians.
During the “die-in,” masked students lay on the ground, accusing the university of silencing their voices. They also recited the powerful words of Palestinian writer and poet Refaat Alareer, saying, “If I must die.”
These demonstrations showcase the unwavering determination of Harvard students to fight for justice and stand in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
How has Harvard University become a hotbed of activism in support of the Palestinians in Gaza?
Harvard University, known for its prestigious academic reputation, has recently become a hotbed of activism in support of the Palestinians in Gaza. Students at the university have taken to the streets to express their solidarity through powerful protests, including hunger strikes and thought-provoking “die-ins.”
Last Friday, a group of approximately 30 students from Harvard University rallied together with 17 students from Brown University in a hunger strike that lasted until the early evening. The purpose of this demonstration was to support the demand made by Brown students for their university to cut ties with companies profiting from human rights violations in Palestine.
Although Brown University’s president rejected the demand, this did not deter the activists at Harvard. The Palestine Solidarity Committee at Harvard showed their support on social media, stating, “To show solidarity with the incredible hunger strike led by @browndivestcoalition, over 30 Harvard students committed to a day-long hunger strike to demonstrate to university corporations that we will not back down.”
The hunger strike lasted for a duration of 12 hours, concluding at 5 p.m. However, the students did not stop there. Members of Harvard Out of Occupied Palestine organized a “die-in” protest on the steps of the Widener Library. This particular demonstration aimed to shed light on the alleged complicity of the university in the Israeli occupation and genocide of Palestinians.
During the “die-in,” masked students lay on the ground, symbolizing their belief that their voices are being silenced. They also recited powerful words from Palestinian writer and poet Refaat Alareer, saying, “If I must die.”
These protests at Harvard University serve as a testament to the unwavering determination of the student body to fight for justice and stand in solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza. The students’ efforts are not only remarkable in their commitment, but also in their ability to bring attention to an ongoing global issue. With their actions, the students of Harvard are showing the world that the support for Palestinians in Gaza is growing stronger, even in the heart of the academic world.
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