Today in Jerusalem...

Today in Jerusalem there were huge protests, and the particularly noticeable demonstrations took place in an area right near Hebrew University in Isawiya. What has been called the "day of rage" by HAMAS, Palestinians are protesting Israel's recent restriction on access to Al-Aqsa mosque and the continued difficulties arising with Israel's refusal to stop settlement building.

Not only were there protests in the city and neighboring Arab villages, tensions were also high at Hebrew University where Palestinian, Israeli and international students encounter one another, and are forced to reconcile how outside political events affect daily campus life.

While some students took this opportunity to express their political views of the occupation and the stalled negotiations between the Palestinians and Israeli parties others, sadly, took advantage of the division in opinions to display their racism and hatred. Throwing stones and inciting violence is not a productive way to advance your cause. Hopefully they'll realize that one day.