1960s US protests against Vietnam War and for civil rights.

1960s protests in the US parallel modern student demonstrations: In the 1960s, large-scale protests against the Vietnam War and for civil rights occurred simultaneously. Then, as now, misguided protests took place, but many participants refrained from antisemitism and condemned both sides for innocent casualties. Today, this history echoes in current debates over Israel's right to defend itself against Hamas, with detractors believing that Israel has that right despite the conflicts.

May 10, 2024
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