Atlanta Police Violently Arrest Emory Students & Faculty to Clear Gaza Solidarity Encampment

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26 Apr 202416:29

Summary

TLDRA wave of student protests has swept across US campuses in response to Israel's war in Gaza, with calls for university divestment from Israel and the US arms industry. Solidarity encampments have been set up, but met with forceful police responses, including at Emory University where over 500 arrests have been made nationwide. The situation escalated with the use of tear gas, rubber bullets, and stun guns against protesters, leading to faculty and student arrests. Critics, including Georgia legislators, have condemned the excessive force used by the police. The protests also address the issue of 'cop City,' a planned Atlanta police training center, and the connection between the Atlanta police and the Israeli Defense Forces through the Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange program, which has raised concerns about the militarization of local police and the exchange of violent repression tactics.

Takeaways

  • 📚 A wave of student protests against Israel's war in Gaza has spread across US campuses, with students setting up solidarity encampments and calling for divestment from Israel and the US arms industry.
  • 🚨 University administrators have responded to protests by involving law enforcement, leading to the forcible removal of encampments, arrests of students and faculty, and suspensions, with over 500 arrests made nationwide.
  • 🛡️ Emory University in Atlanta saw one of the most violent police crackdowns, with local and state police using tear gas, rubber bullets, and stun guns to disperse protesters, leading to numerous arrests including faculty members.
  • 📧 Emory's president claimed that most individuals involved in the protest were not affiliated with the university, despite 20 of the 28 people arrested having ties to the school.
  • 🗣️ Professor Noel Maffy, the chair of the philosophy department at Emory, was arrested during the protest, highlighting the involvement of faculty in the student-led demonstrations.
  • 🤔 The police have denied using rubber bullets during the crackdown, but there are claims and footage suggesting otherwise, including testimonies from faculty and students who were present.
  • 🌐 The protests at Emory are connected to broader issues, including opposition to the planned Atlanta police training center known as "cop city" and calls for the university to respect indigenous lands.
  • 🏥 Umma Muhammad, an MD/PhD student and organizer at Emory, expressed deep concern over the lack of response from healthcare institutions to the healthcare crisis in Palestine and the violence used against protesters.
  • 🔍 The Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange (GILEE) program has been criticized for fostering connections between the Atlanta police force and the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), which some argue is committing genocide.
  • 🏛️ Emory University has been accused of suppressing Palestinian voices, with instances of students being punished for expressing support for Palestinians and faculty members being involved with the IDF.
  • 🌟 The protests are part of a larger movement to hold institutions accountable for their investments and actions, urging divestment from entities associated with violence and oppression.

Q & A

  • What is the main reason for the student protests across US campuses?

    -The main reason for the student protests is opposition to Israel's war in Gaza and a call for University divestment from Israel and the US arms industry.

  • What has been the response of University administrators to the protests?

    -University administrators have responded by involving law enforcement, which has led to the forcible removal of encampments, arrests of students and faculty, and suspensions of students.

  • How many arrests have been made on campuses nationwide in relation to these protests?

    -Over 500 arrests have been made on campuses nationwide in just over a week.

  • What was the situation at Emory University in Atlanta?

    -At Emory University, local and State Police used tear gas, rubber bullets, and stun guns to break up a protest encampment, leading to the arrest of 28 people, 20 of whom had ties to the school.

  • What was the role of Noel Maffy, the chair of the philosophy department at Emory University, during the protests?

    -Noel Maffy was present at the protest, observed the police's violent actions, and was subsequently arrested by the police.

  • What was Professor Emil K's experience during the protest at Emory University?

    -Professor Emil K was arrested during the protest, jailed for four hours, and charged with disorderly conduct after encountering students and colleagues participating in the protest.

  • Why did Emory University students also protest against 'Cop City'?

    -Students protested against 'Cop City', a planned Atlanta police training center, due to its connection with the Israeli Defense Forces and the militarization of local police forces.

  • What is the Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange (GILEE) and its connection to the protests?

    -GILEE is a program that exchanges local police with international forces, notably connecting the Atlanta police with the Israeli Defense Forces, which has led to the adoption of militarized and violent tactics used against protesters.

  • Why is Umma Muhammad, a medical student, particularly concerned about the healthcare situation in Palestine?

    -Umma Muhammad is concerned because of the lack of concern from healthcare institutions in America for the healthcare crisis in Palestine, the murder of healthcare workers by the IDF, and the suppression of Palestinian voices.

  • What is the significance of the term 'Israeli offense force' instead of 'Israeli Defense Forces'?

    -The term 'Israeli offense force' is used to reject the notion that the IDF is defending anything legitimate, emphasizing its role in offensive actions such as ethnic cleansing, land theft, and creating unlivable conditions for Palestinians.

  • What was the reaction of Georgia state democratic lawmakers to the police response at Emory University?

    -At least 19 state democratic lawmakers expressed deep alarm at the reports of excessive force used by the Georgia State Patrol, including the use of tasers and tear gas, which they saw as a dangerous escalation against peaceful and nonviolent protests.

  • What does the protest movement at Emory University hope to achieve?

    -The protest movement aims to pressure Emory University to stop repressing speech around Palestine, to divest from the Israeli apartheid state, and to stop the construction of 'Cop City', which is seen as a symbol of militarized policing.

Outlines

00:00

📚 Student Protests and Police Response at US Universities

This paragraph discusses the widespread student protests across US campuses against Israel's war in Gaza. It details the establishment of Gaza solidarity encampments, calls for divestment from Israel and the US arms industry, and the subsequent law enforcement response, which included forcibly removing encampments, arresting students and faculty, and suspending students. Over 500 arrests were reported nationwide. A particularly violent incident occurred at Emory University, where police used tear gas, rubber bullets, and stun guns. The university administration's response and the aftermath, including the arrest of faculty members and the broader implications for free speech and protest rights, are also covered.

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🚔 Excessive Force and Arrests During Protests

The second paragraph focuses on the experiences of Professor Emil K and MD/PhD student Umma Muhammad, both of whom were arrested during the protests at Emory University. It describes the police's heavy-handed tactics, including the use of tear gas and alleged rubber bullet usage, despite police denials. The narrative includes personal accounts of the chaos, the arrest process, and the emotional impact on those involved. It also touches on the connection between the protests against Israel's actions and the opposition to the construction of 'cop City,' a planned Atlanta police training center, highlighting the broader issues of indigenous land rights and the militarization of police forces.

10:01

🩺 Concerns Over Healthcare and the Impact on Palestinians

This paragraph delves into the perspective of Umma Muhammad, a Palestinian-American medical student, on the healthcare crisis in Palestine and the role of American healthcare institutions. It discusses the killing of Palestinian doctor Hamam Alo and the broader issue of healthcare professionals being targeted during the conflict. The narrative criticizes the lack of response from healthcare institutions in America to these events and the perceived disconnect between the values of care and the reality of state violence. The paragraph also addresses the suppression of Palestinian voices within the Emory community and the controversial actions of certain medical professionals at the university.

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🛡️ Critique of the Israeli Defense Forces and Exchange Programs

The final paragraph addresses the exchange of policing tactics between the Atlanta police and the Israeli Defense Forces (referred to as the Israeli offense Force by the speaker). It discusses the Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange program, which facilitates the sharing of surveillance and suppression techniques between the two forces. The narrative condemns the militarization of police tactics and their use against protesters. It also includes a personal account from a Palestinian student drawing parallels between the experiences of a war zone in Palestine and the police response on Emory's campus. The use of the term 'offense Force' is explained as a rejection of the idea that the IDF is engaged in legitimate defense activities, emphasizing their aggressive actions against Palestinians.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Student Protest

A demonstration or series of demonstrations by students in objection to a particular policy or action, often advocating for change. In the video's context, the student protests are against Israel's war in Gaza and are taking place across US campuses, indicating a widespread movement for political and social change.

💡Gaza Solidarity Encampments

These are temporary settlements or camps set up by students to show support for the people of Gaza amidst the conflict. They serve as a focal point for the protests and are a symbol of solidarity with the Palestinian cause.

💡University Divestment

The act of institutions, such as universities, selling off investments to take a stand against a particular issue. In this case, students are calling for divestment from Israel and the US arms industry to protest against the war in Gaza and the role of these entities in the conflict.

💡Law Enforcement

Refers to the government agencies responsible for enforcing the law. In the video, law enforcement is called upon by university administrators to forcibly remove encampments and arrest protesters, which has led to over 500 arrests nationwide.

💡Excessive Force

The use of more force than is reasonably necessary to accomplish a law enforcement purpose. The video discusses allegations of excessive force by the police during the student protests, including the use of tear gas, rubber bullets, and stun guns.

💡Emory University

A private research university in Atlanta, Georgia, which is highlighted in the video due to a particularly violent police crackdown on protests happening on its campus. The university's response to the protests and the arrest of faculty members, including the chair of the philosophy department, are central to the narrative.

💡Indigenous Lands

Land that traditionally belonged to indigenous peoples before being colonized or otherwise taken over by settlers. The concept is relevant in the video as it ties into the discussion about the university's location and the broader implications of land rights and indigenous sovereignty.

💡Apartheid State

A term often used to describe a state that practices institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination. In the context of the video, it refers to allegations of Israel's treatment of Palestinians, which is a central issue motivating the student protests.

💡Healthcare Professionals

Individuals who work in the healthcare industry, including doctors, nurses, and other medical staff. The video discusses the concern of healthcare professionals, particularly in relation to the impact on healthcare in Gaza and the role of certain institutions in supporting or ignoring these issues.

💡Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange (GILEE)

A program that facilitates the exchange of law enforcement tactics and strategies between different countries. In the video, it is criticized for its role in connecting the Atlanta police force with the Israeli Defense Forces, leading to the adoption of militarized and violent tactics against protesters.

💡Israeli Defense Forces (IDF)

The military forces of Israel, which are a key point of contention in the video. Protesters and speakers in the video refer to them as the 'Israeli offense Force' to highlight their aggressive actions, such as the occupation of Palestinian territories and the impact on civilian populations.

Highlights

Student protests against Israel's war in Gaza have spread across US campuses, with calls for an end to the assault and divestment from Israel and the US arms industry.

University administrators have responded by involving law enforcement, leading to the forcible removal of encampments, arrests, and suspensions, with over 500 arrests made nationwide.

Emory University in Atlanta experienced one of the most violent police crackdowns, with allegations of tear gas, rubber bullets, and stun guns used against protesters.

Emory University's President claimed that most individuals involved in the protest were not affiliated with the university, amidst disruptions during final exams.

Professor Noel Maffy, the chair of the philosophy department at Emory, was arrested during the protest, highlighting the involvement of faculty.

Professor Maffy described her experience of witnessing police violence and subsequent arrest after observing an unjust student beating.

Emory University has faced criticism for its response to both the Gaza solidarity protests and the 'stop Cop City' protests on campus.

The protests connect the demand for divestment from Israel to opposition against the construction of 'Cop City', a planned Atlanta police training center.

Emil K, an English and Indigenous Studies professor at Emory, was arrested during the protest, describing the situation as a 'war zone' with extreme police force.

The police have denied using rubber bullets, but Professor K and others claim to have witnessed their use, along with tear gas, against the protesters.

Protest organizers, including Palestinian-American medical student Umma Muhammad, emphasize the importance of divestment and the connection to indigenous rights on campus.

Umma Muhammad expresses concern over the lack of response from healthcare institutions in America to the violence and destruction in Palestine.

The firing of a Palestinian physician by Emory for a social media post in support of Palestinians is highlighted as an example of the university's suppression of Palestinian voices.

The Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange (GILEE) is criticized for fostering connections between the Atlanta police and the Israeli Defense Forces, facilitating the exchange of militarized tactics.

The term 'Israeli offense force' is used instead of 'Israeli Defense Forces' to reflect the group's aggressive actions and occupation in Palestine.

A Palestinian student's account of experiencing a war zone atmosphere on Emory's campus parallels her experiences in occupied Palestine, highlighting the impact of militarized police tactics.

Transcripts

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a wave of student protest against

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Israel's war in Gaza continues to spread

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from coast to coast across us campuses

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from California to Connecticut students

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have set up Gaza solidarity encampments

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to call for an end to the Israeli

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assault and for University divestment

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from Israel and the US arms industry

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University administrators have responded

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by calling in law enforcement forcibly

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removing encampments arresting students

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and faculty and suspending students more

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than 500 arrests of been made on

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campuses Nationwide in just over a week

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one of the most violent police

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crackdowns took place at Emory

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University in Atlanta Thursday local and

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State Police swept onto the campus just

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hours after students set up tents on the

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quad to protest Israel's war on Gaza as

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well as the planned Atlanta police

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training center known as cop City police

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were accused of using tear gas rubber

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bullets and stun guns to break up the

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encampment as they wrestled people to

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the ground one video shows multiple

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officers restraining a protester a

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protester as they apply and hold a taser

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to his leg as students around him yelled

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for them to stop in an email addressing

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the situation shortly afterwards the

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president of Emory University wrote

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several dozen individuals quote largely

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not affiliated with the university

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entered the campus for the protest

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disrupting the Emory Community amidst

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final exams the university later said 20

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of the 28 people arrested had ties to

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the school among those arrested were a

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number of Faculty members including the

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chair of the philosophy department at

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Emory University Noel maffy a bystander

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filmed her being led away in

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handcuffs I'm so sorry I'm so sorry is

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there anything I can do for you right

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now can you call the philosophy

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Department office and tell them I've

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been arrested Phil philosophy Department

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yes called the philosophy Department

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office well democracy Now spoke to

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Professor maffy after she was released

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from custody on Thursday she described

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what

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happened I was on campus this morning

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early for a long day meeting and I heard

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and I saw that there was an encampment

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and I heard some peaceful chanting I

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thought I would just go and see how it

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was going and also was concerned because

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in the past Emer university has not just

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called out their own police to monitor

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things but the Atlanta police and a

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moment after I got there I saw the

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Troopers coming coming up I'm not sure

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if they were the Georgia Troopers or the

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Atlanta police but they were coming up

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the students were protesting with tents

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and all uh and I was just wanting to

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watch and I wandered over and I saw

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suddenly things took a turn from the

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students got up to start marching and

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then I couldn't see exactly from where I

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was they were just being attacked by the

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police over just over a few seconds the

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police were attacking I could hear a

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rubber bullets um then I could then I

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smelled the or tasted the tear gas and

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then I saw in front of me a student on

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the ground with three or four policemen

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pummeling the student just pummeling and

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pummeling and I tried to video it I was

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standing there about 3 feet away from it

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and they it got went on for like a

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minute or two and then and I said scream

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what are you doing and then they stopped

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pummeling the student and a policeman

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stood in front of me and said you need

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to leave and I felt like the person who

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just needed to stay in witnessed what

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had just happened and so I stood there

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several feet away and then he then he

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started dragging me off and putting his

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my hands behind my back and took me in

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he took me around the side and there

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were a lot of students being um arrested

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and processed and and also some other

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faculty members and we were put in a a

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van the president sent out an email to

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the community shortly thereafter saying

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that these were outside

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agitators uh but I was in a group of

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about 20 25

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people who were being arrested so this

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was a peaceful protest that became

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chaotic at the moment the Emory police

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I'm sorry the Atlanta per police um

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arrived and became very

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hostile arrested Professor Noel mcfey

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the chair of the philosophy department

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at Emory University several Georgia

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legislators have criticized the police

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response at Emory yesterday in a

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statement signed by at least 19 state

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democratic lawmakers they said they were

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quote deeply alarmed by reports of

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excessive force writing quote the use of

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extreme anti-riot tactics by Georgia

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State Patrol including tasers and gas is

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a dangerous escalation to protests which

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were by all accounts peaceful and

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nonviolent they wrote for more on the

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protest at emmer University we go to

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Atlanta where we're joined by two guests

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Emil K is professor of English and

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Indigenous studies at Emer University he

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was also arrested the campus yesterday

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jailed for four hours charged with

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disorderly conduct and we're joined by

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um Muhammad an MD PhD student

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palestinian-american organizer at Emory

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who took part in the protest we welcome

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you both to democracy Now Professor Emil

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K you were arrested why were you out at

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the protest as the people started uh to

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begin uh the encampment and um explain

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what happened to

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you yeah well thank you thank you for

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the opportunity to to be here yeah I was

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just going to work I was going to my

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office to um prepare my classes I was

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supposed to teach yesterday and uh and

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then I ran into some of my students who

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were participating in at protest and I

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went up to say hi to them and I also saw

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some my colleagues so I was talking to

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them and then so somebody had mentioned

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that uh that the university had called

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the police and uh and pry soon they got

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there and I literally felt that I was in

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a in a war zone when I saw the police

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with all the gear and uh and then uh

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like they immediately began to forc

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remove uh and destroy all the en the uh

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the tents and forceably remove students

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um I saw then that uh I started feeling

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the tear gas uh and I held arms with

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some people um that uh you know that we

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were being pushed back uh out of the

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encampment and uh the student that I was

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holding

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uh with uh she was uh then arrested and

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then the next thing I know I was on the

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floor uh you know being um uh being

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forcibly on the floor and uh and I was

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being

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arrested um but yeah it was like a

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horrible experience very surreal um and

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uh yeah unacceptable really unacceptable

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and it was just a horrible situation a

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horrible experience Professor the police

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are denying they used rubber bullets

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what did you

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see so I I did see somebody being tasted

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and uh and then I I I I saw uh the tear

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gas and I I felt it I I felt it in my

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eyes uh I was also next to a an older

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lady and I was trying to to re to reach

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her and try to see if I could offer some

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water uh and uh but then you know it's

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uh I I did I did see the the footage uh

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some of the videos uh of police using

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rubber bullets as well but it was uh

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very forceful in the screams and uh yeah

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it was very violent and really

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unacceptable the Emory Administration

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has also um had a similar response

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against stop cop City protests on campus

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can you talk about the connections

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between the

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two yeah I mean the protestors uh were

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not only uh asking the university to

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divver from uh investing in Israel but

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also cop City and uh I mean it is the

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right thing to do uh you know it's uh I

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mean we it's a it's the right thing to

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do because it's you know we have to

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remember that universities on indigenous

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lands and these are uh indigenous

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territories and and there was an

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eviction notice written by MOSI leaders

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uh about not building Cap City in

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Atlanta and and it is adjust demand uh

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and hopefully the university will listen

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to to uh what what the students are

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saying about this because I think it's

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extremely important I wanted to bring uh

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Umma Muhammad into this conversation um

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you're a mdphd student uh at Emory can

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you talk about these protests that you

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helped to organize and why you felt it

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was so key to take the stand on

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campus yeah absolutely so we are at a

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the seven-month Mark of this genocide

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and on our campus and in our community

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we have repeatedly organized peacefully

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to put pressure on our institutions

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especially at Emory to stop harassing

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and doxing students and to stop

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repressing speech around Palestine and

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to divest from Israeli the Israeli

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aparte State and every single time Emory

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shuts us down every single time they

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crack down and they punish students

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every single time they silence our

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voices and at some point we decided that

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we no longer accept our tuition dollars

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and our tax many going to fund an act of

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genocide and that was the I think the

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main motivation for a group of students

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and community members and faculty and

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graduate students coming together so

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powerfully in this moment to say we just

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reject this we refuse to move until

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Emory listens to divesting from both the

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aparte state of Israel and stop cop City

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I read an open letter that you had

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written I mean you particularly deeply

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concerned uh about healthc care um this

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you quoted the Palestinian doctor hamam

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Alo uh killed in November when an

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Israeli artillery shell struck his

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wife's home his father brother-in-law

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and father-in-law also died democracy

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Now spoke to Dr Alo on October

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31st this was his resp response when I

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asked him why he refused to leave his

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patients and and if I go who treats my

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patients they are not animals they

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have the right to receive proper Health

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Care can just

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leave you think I went to medical school

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and for my postgraduate degrees

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for a total of 14 years so I think only

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about my life and not my

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patience Dr hamam Alo would be killed

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several weeks later Umma Muhammad can

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you talk about this issue of um what

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we're seeing at this point over 34,000

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Palestinians killed the number of

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doctors and nurses staff

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universities um and why this is

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particular ular concern to

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you yeah so as a future health care

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professional and a current medical

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student I am deeply concerned about the

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lack of concern healthc care

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institutions in America have for what

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we're seeing and it's not just in

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Palestine healthc Care Professionals

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largely aren't invested in the Health

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and Care of community members like the

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police violence we saw on Emory's campus

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I mean it's absolutely mindboggling to

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me that these people call themselves

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providers and care workers and are

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deeply disinvested from the structural

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and state violence of community members

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both locally and

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internationally and I used that quote um

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in a letter that I wrote to the school

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of medicine a few months ago because of

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the absolute Silence from a health care

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institution on the decimation of the

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Health Care system in Gazza on their own

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peers being murdered in Cold Blood by

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the IDF

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um and so I think one of the concerns

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that I have with Emory and with the

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school of medicine specifically is that

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they have also along with the greater

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Emory Community participated in

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suppressing Palestinian

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voices so a great example of this is

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very early on to this genocide in

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October Emory fired a Palestinian

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physician for posting a private social

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media post on her Facebook in support of

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the Palestinians and yet one of the

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professors of medicine we have at Emory

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recently went to serve as a volunteer

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Medic in the Israeli offense force and

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recently came back this man participated

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in aiding and abetting a genocide and

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aiding and abetting the destruction of

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the Health Care system in Aza and the

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murder of over 400 health care workers

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and is now back at Emery so-called

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teaching medical students and residents

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how to take care of patients I mean the

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disconnect is for me very obvious and

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it's very frustrating that the school of

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medicine and the greater Emory Community

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continues to ignore these major

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disconnects I'm wondering as we wrap up

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um Muhammad you're a medical student um

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uh about uh Gil the Georgia

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international law enforcement exchange

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um and this connection uh between cop

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city which would be the largest police

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training facility in the country that is

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being um protested as it's being built

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in Atlanta um and the uh Atlanta police

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and Israel what this is all

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about absolutely so Gilly like you said

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is the Georgia Georgia international law

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enforcement Exchange program and it was

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started in the 90s at a University at

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Georgia State University and the

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function of this program is to exchange

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local police with International police

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forces but what this program has become

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majorly is a connection between the

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Atlanta police force and the Israeli

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offense Force so they send Atlanta

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police along with um people like Medics

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and First Responders over to train under

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a military that is illegally occupying

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land in Palestine to better learn

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surveillance techniques to better learn

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tactics on how to suppress and repress

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protesters in Atlanta and they bring

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back these techniques that are highly

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militarized and violent and use them

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against students and in fact yesterday

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we had a Palestinian student speak who

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said the last time that she experienced

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what was a war zone on Emory's campus

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was when she was in occupied Palestine

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when we were teargas she all she could

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see was the vision of when she was in

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occupied Palestine similarly being

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teargas with those teargas canisters

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saying made in the USA and so what we're

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seeing happening is an exch

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between the Atlanta police and the

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Israeli offense Force which is currently

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committing a genocide to exchange

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tactics on a how to better surveil

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repress and harm community members and

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finally just 10 seconds but um as you

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talk about the Israeli offense Force

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you're referring to what's officially

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known as the IDF the Israeli Defense

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Forces can you explain um why you call

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them the

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iof right so we reject the idea that the

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is offense force is defending anything

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legitimate the Israeli offense Force has

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always been on the offensive effectively

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enacting ethnic cleansing against the

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Palestinians effectively stealing land

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creating illegal settlements checkpoints

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creating conditions that are highly

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unlivable for Palestinians and that's

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why we use the language Israeli offense

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force not the idea

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