Anti-Israel protester seen holding 'final solution' banner at George Washington University
WASHINGTON (TND) — A protester at George Washington University invoked a horrific Nazi euphemism Thursday by carrying a sign reading “final solution” while at a protest on campus.
The phrase refers to a Nazi plan to commit genocide against all Jewish people during World War II. A photo of the individual shared to X shows they also carried a large Palestinian flag. The photo received over 650K views as of Friday morning.
Protesters at the event shouted “no peace on stolen land” and “from the river to the sea,” a phrase condemned by Congress as antisemitic.
GW is one of several schools where anti-Israel protesters have set up solidarity encampments to protest the Israel-Hamas war. Around 50 students erected tents on the campus’ University Yard this week and have yet to disburse.
As we said earlier, the encampment is an unauthorized use of university space and violates several university policies," GW media relations said. “The university and the Metropolitan Police Department are continuing to work in coordination to determine how to best address the situation and ensure student compliance with those policies."GW also said it will "pursue disciplinary actions" against any students involved in the unauthorized demonstrations, but believes there are also non-GW students who have joined the protests.
The most notable encampment protest has been taking place at Columbia University, where House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., have already paid visits this week. Rep. Omar praised the Ivy League students via social media Thursday and dismissed those who described the protests as violent or unruly.
“I had the honor of seeing the Columbia University anti-war encampment firsthand,” Rep. Omar wrote. “Contrary to right-wing attacks, these students are joyfully protesting for peace and an end to the genocide taking place in Gaza. I’m in awe of their bravery and courage.”
In a statement, the GW branch of Hillel said it is "closely monitoring the protests" that are part of a "growing and deeply troubling pattern that is emerging at campuses across the country."
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