MJSP President Isleen Atallah encourages protesters as they march down Ninth Street. “As a Palestinian, I strongly believe in the freedom of the Palestinian people,” Atallah said. “I strongly believe in peace and an ending of injustices for everyone involved.”
A protester holds a cardboard sign claiming “zionists are colonists” amidst the march. Protesters marched down Ninth Street chanting phrases including, “Palestine will be free, From the rivers to the sea.”
Ian De Smet, Co-Chair of Mizzou’s chapter of Young Democratic Socialists of America, walks down Ninth Street with a sign in support of Palestine. “I think all we can do from here is show solidarity and empathy. And I think it’s our duty, not just as citizens, but as human beings,” Smet said.
A man stares out the window at protesters passing through downtown Columbia. Downtown residents could be heard both discouraging and supporting protesters.