A Jewish supporter of Republican Pennsylvania U.S. Senate candidate David McCormick was assaulted during a pro-Palestinian protest on the University of Pittsburgh campus. McCormick condemned the antisemitism and called on Senator Bob Casey to defend his Jewish constituents.
Key Points
Pro-Palestinian protest at University of Pittsburgh led to assault on a Jewish McCormick supporter.
Calls for divestment from Israel and support for Palestinian cause were central to the protest.
McCormick condemned the antisemitic attack and called on Senator Bob Casey to defend Jewish constituents.
Issues of Iran, Hamas, and U.S. foreign policy were also discussed in relation to the incident.
Pros
Support for the Palestinian cause and call for divestment from Israel were highlighted during the protest.
McCormick's response to the attack brought attention to the issue of antisemitism.
Cons
Violence and assault occurred during the protest, tarnishing the message of peaceful demonstration.