News@lemmy.worldEnglish · 8 months ago

Protesters allegedly sprayed with hazardous chemical at pro-Palestinian rally, nearly two dozen report

www.columbiaspectator.com

Protesters allegedly sprayed with hazardous chemical at pro-Palestinian rally, nearly two dozen report

www.columbiaspectator.com

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News@lemmy.worldEnglish · 8 months ago

Protesters were allegedly sprayed with a hazardous chemical while attending a pro-Palestinian “divestment now” rally on Low Steps on Friday, according to nearly two dozen students who reported a foul smell, physical symptoms, or property damage after the protest.

Alternative sources:

Former IDF soldiers attack pro-Palestinian student protesters at Columbia University

https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2024/01/22/lfsy-j22.html

Columbia Students Allegedly Sprayed With Putrid Chemical at Pro-Palestine Rally

https://www.thedailybeast.com/columbia-students-allegedly-sprayed-with-putrid-chemical-at-pro-palestine-rally

Columbia Scolds Students for “Unsanctioned” Gaza Rally Where They Were Attacked With Chemicals

https://theintercept.com/2024/01/22/columbia-university-palestine-protest-skunk/

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Given that only 68 people died to Hamas rocket attacks ever, probably the latter.

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