Anti-Israel Protesters Vandalize George Washington Statue
Anti-Israel protesters vandalized a statue of George Washington on the George Washington University campus in Washington, DC, draping it with a Palestinian flag and writing 'Genocidal Warmongering University' on the base of the statue. Flowers and signs were also placed around the statue.
Key Points
- Protesters draped a Palestinian flag around a statue of George Washington at George Washington University
- Written messages criticized the university and supported Palestine
- Protests have spread to various universities in the DC metro area and beyond
Cons
- Vandalism
- Disrespect for historical figure
- Potential for escalation of tensions