Palestinians may be happy to see American college campuses erupt in outrage over Israel’s offensive in the Gaza Strip, but some in the embattled enclave also wonder why similar protests have not occurred in Arab countries they long considered allies affected.
Demonstrations have rocked universities across the United States this week, with clashes between students, counter-protesters and police, but while there have been some protests in Arab states, they have not been nearly as large or loud.
“We follow the protests on social media every day with admiration but also with sadness. We are sad that these protests are not also happening in Arab and Muslim countries,” said Ahmed Rezik, 44, a father of five who is seeking shelter in Rafah in southern Gaza. .
