Protests at universities across the United States are back on the rise: Biden has expressed his support for the right to protest and condemned violence
Recently, protests and demonstrations triggered by the Palestinian-Israeli conflict have intensified on dozens of college campuses across the United States, and thousands of students have taken to the streets to express their concern about the situation in Palestine. However, what was supposed to be a peaceful protest campaign turned violent in some places, resulting in the arrest of more than 2,000 students. Against this backdrop, US President Joe Biden has finally broken his silence and spoken out on the demonstrations, in which he unequivocally supports the right of Americans to demonstrate, but resolutely does not tolerate any form of violence.
Biden spoke for the first time: strongly support the right to protest and condemn violence
As protests continue to heat up on college campuses across the United States, President Biden spoke out for the first time on the incident at a press conference at the White House. He said that the United States is a country that respects freedom of speech and the right to protest, and everyone has the right to express their opinions and grievances. However, he stressed that this right must be exercised within the framework of the law and that any form of violence is unacceptable.
Biden noted that peaceful protest is an important part of a democratic society that helps drive social progress and change. However, when a protest turns into violence that destroys public property and violates the rights and interests of others, it is no longer peaceful, but illegal. He called on all students involved in the protest to remain calm and sensible and express their demands in a peaceful manner.
The underlying reasons behind the protests
This nationwide protest is not groundless, and there are deep historical and practical reasons behind it. Since Hamas's attack on Israel in October last year, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has continued to escalate, causing a large number of casualties and property damage. The war has not only brought great pain and trauma to both sides, but has also triggered global attention and reflection.
Against this backdrop, college students across the United States have taken to the streets to express their sympathy and support for the Palestinian people through demonstrations and protests. In this way, they hope to arouse the attention and attention of the international community to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and promote the settlement of the dispute between the two sides through peaceful negotiations.
The complexity and controversy of the protests
However, the protests were not without its challenges. On the one hand, it has been supported and praised by many as an act of justice, and on the other hand, some have expressed concern and condemnation of some of the violent acts during the demonstrations. They believe that these acts of violence not only damage the reputation and image of the protests, but may also bring unnecessary chaos and harm to society.
In the midst of this complexity and controversy, President Biden's statement is even more important. He made clear his support for the right to peaceful protest, but at the same time expressed his strong opposition to violence. This stance reflects both respect for freedom of expression and the right to protest, as well as the maintenance of law and order.
Biden's policy has not changed as a result of the protests
In response to questions from reporters, President Biden also said that the protests on college campuses had not forced him to rethink his Middle East policy. He stressed that the US Middle East policy is formulated on the basis of national interests and the international situation, and will not be easily changed because of individual incidents. He called on all those who are concerned about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict to remain calm and rational and to promote the settlement of the issue through peaceful means.
The future of protests
With President Biden's rhetoric and police involvement, the protests on college campuses across the United States are likely to cool down. However, the reflections and discussions it has sparked will not end there. We hope that in the future, more people will pay attention to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the issue of peace on a global scale, and jointly contribute to promoting world peace and development.