The crisp air met both sides of an emotionally-charged political debate during Thursday afternoon. On the plaza held fast a large group of BU students, faculty, staff, and curious onlookers to a gathering hosted by BU Students for Israel. On the sidewalk, Students for Justice in Palestine continued their protest alongside police supervision. BU officials were also seen observing both sides of the protest. Only a few instances of heated discussions occurred before Boston Police stepped in and restored order. Below are various scenes of both sides of the debate.
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- BU Students for Isreal countered the Students for Justice in Palestine’s protest Thursday afternoon
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- MLK Jr. statue bears witness to events. Photo by Monica Castillo
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- Protestors and bypassers mingle as if it was just another school day.
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- Many of the Students for Isreal participants sported the Isreali flag throughout the crowd.
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- The sunny social hour, with a political message.
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- The white and blue were also represented by Boston’s Finest. Photo by Monica Castillo
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- Stating their message. Photo by Monica Castillo
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- Another message. Photo by Monica Castillo
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- Signs in front of other signs. Photo by Monica Castillo
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- Photo by Monica Castillo
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- Photo by Monica Castillo
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- SJP protestors hold a sign referencing BU’s anti-apartheid divestment protests in the 1980s.
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- Photo by Monica Castillo
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- Boston Police Department was called in to ensure the safety of students on both sides of the protest.
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- The infamous wall that has become a symbol of the SJP protest and stirred controversy.
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