LOS ANGELES, CA — A University of Southern California (USC) student was recorded removing posters featuring missing and kidnapped Israelis from a campus bulletin board. In the video, the female student is seen laughing and making accusations of genocide against Israel while taking down the posters.
The incident has sparked a conversation on campus about the boundaries of free speech and the responsibilities that come with it. The USC administration, upon learning of the incident, stated that it is conducting a review in accordance with university policies and the principles of free expression.
The posters, part of a campaign to raise awareness about Israelis who are reported missing or kidnapped, were placed by a student group concerned with issues in the Middle East. This group has expressed distress over the actions of the student in the video, emphasizing the seriousness of the issue at hand and the inappropriateness of her response.
The university has called for a respectful dialogue within the campus community to address the matter and to ensure a supportive environment for all students. Further details will emerge as the university proceeds with its review.