New York City, USA - April 17, 2024

Storyline:
The growing anti-war protests against Israel's attacks on Gaza, which have swept across universities in the United States, have invoked mixed emotions among residents in the City of New York.

In the early morning of April 17, a pro-Palestinian protest broke out at Columbia University in the City of New York. Students rallied at the campus, voiced strong support for Palestinians in dire straits.

Afterwards, New York police arrested hundreds of students.

Some of the locals who accepted interviews with China Global Television Network (CGTN) expressed their support for those students and denounced the acts taken by police.

Susan Chandly, one of the interviewees, said she is in full support of students exercising their right to protest, as they are making contributions to a great cause.

Milly Swan, another interviewee, voiced her concerns over the aggressive actions of the police.

However, there are also some disagreements with the protests, with people saying the movement can threaten the safety of other students.

Donald Heckerson noted that the protests have gone too far and all activities at universities

Shotlist:
New York City, USA - April 17, 2024:
1. Various of pro-Palestinian protesters arguing to man wearing national flag of Israel;
2. Various of police arresting protester;
New York City, USA - Recent:
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Susan Chandly, local:
"I'm in full support of students exercising their right to protest and it's for a great cause. I think it's really unfortunate and disturbing that there's such a heavy police presence and brutal forces of police brutality on these kids. So it's pretty disappointing. But I think it's great that they're supporting Gaza and all that."
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Milly Swan, local:
"I support the students and their right to protest, and I don't think that the use of force being used by the police, it shouldn't be used that way. I think they're being too aggressive, and I support the students."
5. People holding placards, national flags of Israel; chanting slogans;
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Marta Gundson, local:
"I think you have the right to protest. You don't have the right to threaten anybody or make any student feel unsafe, which is what is happening."
7. SOUNDBITE (English) Donald Heckerson, local:
"Universities should observe the rules they already have. The activities are far out of line in my opinion. I'm all for free speech, but there has to be some order as well to things. And the threats, that some students feel threatened, I think is something that needs to be addressed as an adult."
8. People holding national flags of Israel, USAneed to comply with certain rules.

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