A Pro-Palestine Group From a University in the Boston Area Faces Backlash Over Remarks on Hamas Attacks

This week, Tufts Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) sparked outrage by applauding the "creativity" of Hamas fighters using paragliding tactics in their recent attacks on Israel. The attacks resulted in numerous Israeli deaths and hostage situations.

The letter has since been widely condemned by the Anti-Defamation League's New England chapter and the Tufts University institution itself, distancing from the views expressed by the student group according to Boston Globe.

 

Tufts SJP applauding the “creativity” of Hamas in perpetrating atrocities, including murdering babies, is obscene. pic.twitter.com/3AhhutYOgK

— ADL New England (@ADL_NewEngland) October 10, 2023

 

This SJP incident is not unique. Dozens of Harvard student groups were recently accused of blaming Israel for Hamas' terrorist attacks. Harvard President Claudine Gay emphasized that while students are allowed to express their views, no student group speaks for University leadership as reported by Boston Herald News.