Internet debates over action after anti-Israel protestors at GWU call for ‘beheading’ of administrator

WASHINGTON, DC: The anti-Israel protests at George Washington University (GWU) in Washington, DC, have sparked controversy and ignited a heated debate on the internet.

The protestors have reportedly called for the beheadings of school administrators and the captured video has now resurfaced on social media where they are heard chanting for the “guillotine” to be used on GW President Ellen Granberg and other school administrators.

Chants for ‘Guillotine’ heard in video at George Washington University

The video reportedly showed a person repeatedly chanting “Guillotine, Guillotine, Guillotine, Guillotine” as others joined in.

Some protestors specifically targeted Christopher Alan Bracey, GW’s African American provost.

“Bracey, Bracey we see you, you assault students too,” they shouted. Another voice can be heard shouting, “To the guillotine,” and “Off to the m**********r gallows with you too,' The National Desk reported.

A mock hearing at George Washington University allegedly called for 'beheading' 

As of Wednesday morning, May 8, DC police had arrested at least 35 people at the GWU, according to a Fox News report.

Several members at the encampment then held a mock court hearing to decide the fate of the administrators, according to The National Desk (TND).

The incident was recorded from an Instagram Live video on May 3 and has resurfaced on social media. In the video, an encampment leader rendered the fake verdict as a Bracey proxy sat before them.

GW President Ellen Granberg released a statement on Sunday, May 5, classifying the demonstration as an “illegal and potentially dangerous occupation of GW property.”

She added, "As a university, we are not equipped to single-handedly manage an unprecedented situation such as this. When unlawful activities go beyond these limits, we must rely on the support and experience of the DC Metropolitan Police Department.”

On Wednesday, May 8, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and police chief Pamela Smith are expected to testify before the House Oversight Committee to discuss the anti-Israel demonstration and potential safety concerns on the GWU campus, the publication reported. 

Internet debates over action against the video and protests

Some sections of the internet has been abuzz with reactions to these developments o Facebook.

Comments range from calls for immediate action to stop the protests to arguments defending the protestors as long as they remain peaceful.

Some have even suggested that the protests are being funded by political donors while others have compared the situation to the events of January 6.

"Those are some harsh words" wrote one on Facebook. "Well isn’t this lovely!!! Sarcasm!!!" argued another.

"That had better be stopped right now!" wrote one more. "If you feel you want to give money to Israel to kill kids that’s your thing & that is what charities are for. Taking my money from my paycheck because some congressperson was bribed or extorted by a lobby is robbery and must stop," wrote one.

One argued "as long as they are peaceful" protest should continue. "Wow what's really happening" expressed another.

"Biden donors are paying these people. So you can say democrats are behind this," commented one more.

"This is worse than Jan 6 but we hear nothing from Dem leadership." wrote one more. "Well, at least it’s peaceful," reiterated on more. "This is a very serious matter," wrote another.

Latest reports, as per ABC News, suggest that at least 50 people were arrested after police stormed in to break the encampments. 

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