Summary
On October 7, 2024, students across Chicago participated in walkouts to honor the thousands of Palestinians killed in Gaza since the onset of the Israel-Hamas war one year prior. These demonstrations were part of a broader movement to protest the ongoing conflict and highlight the humanitarian crisis resulting from the violence.
The walkouts took place at several universities, including Northwestern University, DePaul University, and the University of Illinois at Chicago. Students expressed solidarity with the Palestinian people and called attention to what they described as a genocide in Gaza. Organizers read the names of infants and other victims, symbolizing the human toll of the conflict, and emphasized the importance of recognizing the rights and humanity of all individuals affected by the violence. These events reflect a growing sentiment among students advocating for a ceasefire and a reassessment of their institutions’ policies regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict.
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