Tensions flare between protesters at pro-Palestinians rally at UNC-Chapel Hill
By Kaitlin McKeown
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators and counter-protesters interact during a rally in support of Palestinians at UNC-Chapel Hill on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. The rally was organized by the UNC chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine.
Kaitlin McKeown
kmckeown@newsobserver.com
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UNC Students for Justice in Palestine hosted a rally in Chapel Hill, NC, as a part of a national Day of Resistance. One pro-Israel counter-protester was led away by police after tense confrontations, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023.
Counter-protesters and Pro-Palestinian demonstrators interact during a rally in support of Palestinians at UNC-Chapel Hill on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. The rally was organized by the UNC chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Counter-protesters and Pro-Palestinian demonstrators interact during a rally in support of Palestinians at UNC-Chapel Hill on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. The rally was organized by the UNC chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Counter-protesters and Pro-Palestinian demonstrators interact during a rally in support of Palestinians at UNC-Chapel Hill on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. The rally was organized by the UNC chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
A person waves a Palestinian flag as a counter-protester wears an Israeli flag during a rally in support of Palestinians at UNC-Chapel Hill on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. The rally was organized by the UNC chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators hold signs during a rally in support of Palestinians at UNC-Chapel Hill on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. The rally was organized by the UNC chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Counter-protesters gather during a rally in support of Palestinians at UNC-Chapel Hill on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. The rally, billed as a “Day of Resistance,” was organized by the UNC chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators and counter-protesters interact during a rally in support of Palestinians at UNC-Chapel Hill on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. The rally was organized by the UNC chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators and counter-protesters interact during a rally in support of Palestinians at UNC-Chapel Hill on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. The rally was organized by the UNC chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators and counter-protesters interact during a rally in support of Palestinians at UNC-Chapel Hill on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. The rally was organized by the UNC chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Counter-protesters and pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather during a rally in support of Palestinians at UNC-Chapel Hill on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
A person stands next to a Palestinian flag during a rally in support of Palestinians at UNC-Chapel Hill on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. The rally was organized by the UNC chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators and counter-protesters interact during a rally in support of Palestinians at UNC-Chapel Hill on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. The rally was organized by the UNC chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
People hold signs during a rally in support of Palestinians at UNC-Chapel Hill on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. The rally was organized by the UNC chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
A person holds a Palestinian flag during a rally in support of Palestinians at UNC-Chapel Hill on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. The rally was organized by the UNC chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
A person looks out from Wilson Library as people hold signs during a rally in support of Palestinians at UNC-Chapel Hill on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
A person holds a Palestinian flag during a rally in support of Palestinians at UNC-Chapel Hill on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. The rally was organized by the UNC chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
People make signs prior to a rally in support of Palestinians at UNC-Chapel Hill on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. The rally was organized by the UNC chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
This story was originally published October 12, 2023 at 3:46 PM.
Since Oct. 7, when Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, the ensuing war in Gaza has had an impact around the world. In the Triangle, protesters have taken to the streets, college campuses and government meetings to call for a cease-fire, aid to Gaza and the release of hostages. Here is ongoing coverage from The News & Observer.
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