President Biden addresses pro-Palestinian college protests
Joe Biden has made a statement from the White House about the pro-Palestinian university protests that have taken place at the country’s major universities. In his speech, the president of the United States defended the right of students to protest peacefully, but condemned the violence and vandalism that has occurred in some cases.
The importance of peaceful protest
Biden has emphasized the importance of peaceful protest as an essential part of democracy. He stated that dissent is necessary and that students have the right to express their opinions, but stressed that such dissent should not result in disorder or the denial of the rights of other students.
The condemnation of violence and vandalism
The president has made it clear that violence and vandalism are not forms of peaceful protest. He pointed out that destroying property, breaking windows and paralyzing campuses are not legitimate actions. He has also stated that threatening and intimidating people is not a form of peaceful protest either (https://www.softcatala.org/resum-de-textos-en-catala/).
Biden’s stance on Israel
Biden has denied that the protests have influenced his policies toward Israel. He has reiterated his support for Israel and rejected the intervention of National Guard reservists to suppress the demonstrators. In addition, he emphasized that there is no place for hate speech or any form of violence on university campuses.
Isaac Herzog’s reaction
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has called the university protests in the United States a resurgence of anti-Semitism. He has sent a message of support to Jewish communities around the world and affirmed that the people of Israel stand with them. Herzog condemned violence, harassment and intimidation, and stressed the importance of staying strong in the face of such situations.