Harvard Protesters Raise Palestinian Flags On University Building, In Spot Reserved For American Flag
28th April 2024
Anti-Israel protesters at Harvard University raised Palestinian flags on campus Saturday in a spot typically reserved for the American flag.
Harvard protesters hoisted three Palestinian flags over the Harvard Yard encampment, where students have been sleeping in tents since Wednesday. The flags were raised on poles attached to University Hall–where Harvard usually flies the American flag or flags of the countries of visiting foreign dignitaries.
Approximately one hour after three keffiyeh-clad individuals raised the flags, the Ivy League university’s staff removed them despite jeering from protesters who were chanting “Shame!” and “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.” According to Harvard University spokesman Jonathan L. Swain, raising flags is “a violation of University policy and the individuals involved will be subjected to disciplinary action.”