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Netanyahu Commends UNC Fraternity for Protecting American Flag from Anti-Israel Protesters in May

Jul 24, 2024, 06:37 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly commended the fraternity brothers at the University of North Carolina for their actions in protecting the American flag against anti-Israel protesters. Netanyahu's remarks highlighted the students' efforts in May to prevent pro-Hamas crowds from replacing the American flag with the Palestinian flag. The Prime Minister's statement has been met with appreciation from various quarters, including U.S. politicians who have expressed their support for the students' patriotism. Chants of USA were reported following Netanyahu's commendation.