Ami Horowitz, a “guerrilla journalist” from New York, recently experienced violence at the hands of an angry mob of anti-Israel protesters while waving an American flag at CUNY’s City College of New York. Horowitz claims he was beaten, headbutted, and punched by the protesters, leading to a wild four-minute brawl which was caught on video by his cameraman. Despite claiming that he was armed only with an American flag and did not provoke the protesters in any way, he was violently attacked for carrying the flag.
The incident at CUNY was part of Horowitz’s efforts to expose the level of hate and indoctrination present within the pro-Palestinian encampments on college campuses. While he did not mention Israel or identify himself as Jewish, he was repeatedly told to leave and faced physical violence. Horowitz emphasized the strong connection between anti-Israel and anti-American sentiment, stating that those who hate America and Israel often belong to the same group. He noted that protesters included both young students and older individuals, some of whom did not even speak English.
Horowitz criticized the tolerance and protection offered to violent protesters by city officials, particularly in light of recent events such as a Michigan rally where chants of “Death to Israel, death to America” were heard. He called for immediate action to restore order and remove those who perpetrate violence and promote hatred. After receiving medical care for injuries sustained during the incident, Horowitz highlighted the danger posed by protesters who seek to undermine Western values and way of life.
In the aftermath of the violent encounter, Horowitz expressed his disdain for the system that allows such hatred to thrive. He recounted being attacked and physically harmed despite not making any inflammatory statements or gestures towards the protesters. Horowitz emphasized that the real issue at hand is not about Israel or Jews, but rather a deep-seated hatred for America and Western values. He called the protesters “thugs” and “outside agitators” who harbor animosity towards the country as a whole.
Despite the violent attack he experienced, Horowitz remained resolute in his efforts to expose the hate and intolerance present in certain activist circles. He emphasized the need for accountability and crackdown on those who promote violence and anti-American sentiment. Horowitz’s ordeal at CUNY serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by those who seek to challenge prevailing ideologies and the backlash they may encounter in the process. The incident underscores the complex dynamics at play in modern activism and the need for constructive dialogue and mutual understanding to address contentious issues.
