Assault on Jewish Supporter During Pro-Palestinian Protest at University of Pittsburgh

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
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.