Nearly 100 students and community members gathered at the Statehouse Sunday afternoon in support of Palestinians.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State students are getting involved and voicing their stance on the war in Israel. Students for Justice in Palestine, a student organization atAbout 100 students and community members gathered for the rally and marched through downtown Columbus.
"This is a response to the 75 years of a brutal occupation and an apartheid system that was put under them," Latif said."The Israeli forces have violated international human rights laws over the course of 75 years with the Gaza Strip being a victim,” Latif said. Larry Levine, a Jewish community member, showed up at the rally to voice his support for the Israeli forces.
Levine believes it's wrong for anyone to support a cause that is leading to innocent people being killed.
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