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Harvard Yard protesters raise Palestinian flag, face disciplinary action

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Published: 2024-04-28 20:25

Last Updated: 2024-04-28 20:28


Palestinian flags flew over University Hall during the encampment, later removed by Harvard police (Credit: Elyse C. Goncalves)
Palestinian flags flew over University Hall during the encampment, later removed by Harvard police (Credit: Elyse C. Goncalves)

At the Harvard Yard encampment, pro-Palestine student demonstrators flew three Palestinian flags from University Hall, only to have them removed by Harvard staff following university policy violation.

As the flags were taken down, protesters chanted slogans supporting Palestine. Administrators then checked IDs of students within the encampment, warning of disciplinary action, including potential withholding of degrees.

Protesters have been holding daily demonstrations, with Saturday’s action involving raising Palestinian flags on the flagpoles at University Hall. Despite the administration's response, protesters remain steadfast in their cause.

This incident follows previous actions by activists at Harvard, including displaying a keffiyeh and a Palestinian flag over the John Harvard statue.