Why we need to stop using ‘pro-Palestine’ and ‘pro-Israel’
by The Guardian
The Guardian— The safety and security of Palestinians and Jews are interdependent, so we should use language carefullyIn reporting on the encampments springing up on college campuses across the US, the media seem to have convened a terminology confab and agreed on two descriptions: “pro-Palestinian” and “anti-Israel”. These labels oversimplify Americans’ opinions on Israel’s onslaught against Gaza, which marked its 200th day on Tuesday with no end in sight. But the error is worse than semantic.“Universities...
TheHill—Fights break out between pro-Israel, pro-Palestine protesters at UCLA. Protesters occupying a pro-Palestine encampment and pro-Israel counterprotesters clashed at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) campus on Sunday as college demonstrations continue nationwide. Fights began between isolated members of the two groups before a counterprotest demonstration by the Israeli American Council, the Daily Bruin reported. Thousands gathered at the center of UCLA’s campus
dailym.ai—ANDREW NEIL: Anti-Semitic campus know-nothings aren't pro-Palestine they're pro-WAR! And, in their stupidity, they're making the strongest case yet for Israel's survival. What started as legitimate and even understandable student protests against the carnage in Gaza have quickly morphed into something much more sinister.
Black Enterprise—President Biden Reaffirms Support For Israel Amidst Pro-Palestine Protests. President Joe Biden doubled down on his support for Israel, despite pro-Palestinian students at UCLA and Columbia University.