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GSU protesters decide not to march
Between 60-70 pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered at Georgia State University again. They had planned to march throughout campus, but decided not to after they felt they didn't have enough people.
ATLANTA - Pro-Palestinian protesters took over Georgia State University this week as the Secretary of State Anthony Blinken announced a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is close.
On Friday, protesters and police faced off outside the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies on campus.
Officers were seen on video trying to shove back protesters who attempted to push past them.
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Protesters and police clash at GSU
A group of pro-Palestine protesters tried to breach a line of law enforcement officers on the campus of Georgia State University in Downtown Atlanta.
The demonstrators were mainly calling for two things:
- Ceasefire
- GSU to divest corporations and businesses that support Israel
According to Blinken, a ceasefire deal is on the table and ready for Hamas to accept it.
"We await a response from Hamas," Sec. of State Blinken said. "We wait to see whether, in effect, they can take ‘yes’ for answer on this ceasefire and release some hostages. And the reality in this moment is the only thing standing between the people of Gaza and a ceasefire is Hamas."
The deal would stop the fighting and increase aid shipments to those suffering in Gaza.
As of May 4, Israel and Hamas appear to still be at odds on whether the ceasefire will be permanent or temporary.
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GSU pro-Palestinian protest remains peaceful
Pro-Palestinian protesters took over Georgia State University this week as the Secretary of State Anthony Blinken announced a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is close.
Protesters on GSU's campus Saturday said they, of course, would like to see a permanent end to the fighting.
It's unclear whether the university will be their demand of divestment.