Washington high school students walk out of class in pro-Palestinian protest

Jewish leaders in western Washington have expressed concerns over the protest, worried they could fuel antisemitism.

SEATTLE — High school students across western Washington are expected to walk out of class Tuesday, calling on the U.S. to stop supplying Israel with weapons in the war against Hamas.

The protests come after the first night of Passover, which began Monday evening, a day of celebration for the Jewish community.

Washington state student organizers said in an Instagram post, “Being silent is complicit in these crimes against humanity.” 

However, many in the Jewish community have said protests at college campuses across the country have

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