Cornell student suspended over Gaza protest speaks out

Cornell University in the state of New York is suspending enrolment and study for students who participate in campus protests demanding an end to Israel's war on Gaza.
The school says that this is because students set up an encampment which they did not seek permission for.
Across many American universities - student protesters have set up encampments on their campuses and are calling for their universities to withdraw investment from companies with links to the Israeli military.
Nick Wilson is a Second-year undergraduate student at Cornell University and a protest organiser with the Coalition for Mutual Liberation.
He was suspended two days ago for participating in a demonstration at the campus against Israel's war on Gaza.
He joins us from Ithaca, New York to explain his side of the story.
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[@4yUwantAxe]

Very articulate and morally founded. Thank you Nick!

[@eltondelcid3672]

Too articulate to spend the rest of his life working at McDonalds

[@elbarca223]

Where was he when Ukrainian children were bombed? Where was he as Sudanese children were dying? Where is he when Myamar children are killed? They see only one cause? That is what social media-based protests do to you; only children in one group matter.

[@derpeth2101]

@@elbarca223 The state doesn't have an issue with the causes you mentioned. When they protest against US imperialism, that's when the First Amendment disappears into thin air.

[@grimjim69]

Obama was very articulate, doesn't equate to a good person.

[@foundationsofqualitativere2915]

@@derpeth2101 Are you so naive? It does. Does the US not have any issues with Ukraine? Why did Obama and Hillary visit Myanmar? A child is a child, irrespective of where they are. Hama is holding 1 yr old and 4 yr old as hostage. Educate yourself first before you come here to make an argument.

[@Robin.2226]

100% respect to the Students 👏👏 The voices of truth 🇵🇸🙏❤️🇬🇧

[@SeaJay_Oceans]

When will they fly to Gaza to help pass out food and medical supplies ?

[@AbulKalam-zn5og]

Respect for all Students who stand against Genocide

[@CarriUSA]

Well, I hope then they’re supporting Israel !

[@mariamdarwiche5472]

If 1200 dead Israeilis equal 35000 Palistinians.

[@katelynholmes9504]

I’m a Cornell student, and I want them out. The Arts quad is surrounded by classrooms and the protestors make noise. I was walking to the library at 7 am and I got driven up to and followed by a cop car just for passing by them. The administration isn’t backing down; notice the boy avoids answering the interviewer’s questions- no, there’s no progress in negotiation, despite being there since Thursday, and there’s a silent majority of people who haven’t voted for divestment and aren’t on board.

[@Sammy-xf7ii]

What a great young man. He has more integrity then any politician

[@grimjim69]

More like a degenerate.

[@dont_talk2me]

He has a bright career at McDonald's now!😅

[@mbolouri1]

@@dont_talk2me Remember the lyrics in ..song”..the joke was on me..” the joke is truly on you

[@dont_talk2me]

@mbolouri1 yea! Nice song, BeeGees , truly legends. I'll enjoy that while having my next treat of french fries at McDonalds and Starbucks.

[@irenedoha9383]

Sure, go ahead, have fun now while it lasts. But when the bell tolls ...​@@dont_talk2me

[@bradleykane95]

As a 69 year old man in USA, it is heartwarming to see such solidarity being displayed between USA students and the people of Palestine.

[@HughJass-jv2lt]

🍉🍉

[@carrerau7138]

You mean "and Hamas"? Are you an old German Natzi who fled to the USA after WW2?

[@bdinaz]

Why encourage the terrorist group hamas?

[@ninefoldgoose429]

These students have more balls than Biden

[@SaidMetiche-qy9hb]

Biden is like your weird pervy grandpa

[@annenunney9907]

They do

[@Michel-gv1sr]

Biden cant even talk or walk properly. He is brain dead also.

[@joemama9098]

How do you know that? Wait I don't wanna know.

[@oswaldocaminos8431]

​@@annenunney9907👏👊🍀

[@user-mj5gu9sp6g]

*USA lecture others countries in UN about freedom protesters 😂*

[@ianstevenson3628]

they won't be listening after this. It is a pity as Russia and China don't allow freedom.

[@SeaJay_Oceans]

USA's 50 plantations allow wage slaves the freedom to be tax cattle for foreign wars.

[@TmanRock9]

You didn’t know you don’t have freedom to protest on private property? 😂.

[@TmanRock9]

@@mr.doogle someone’s a little sour, you don’t even know me. 😆 You have an example of this hypocrisy or are you upset that your favorite west Asian Nazis are getting obliterated and Allah won’t save them?

[@TmanRock9]

@@mr.doogle you don’t even know me 😆

[@bolivar1789]

Dear Nick, I am so sorry to that you have been treated this way. Obviously Cornell University does not deserve you. Your parents must be extremely proud of having a son whose values are unshakeable, a son who has compassion, dignity and humanity. You will never regret your decision, because you are on the right side of the history.

[@HughJass-jv2lt]

Nick needs a GoFundMe for the suspended students

[@Life78472]

Much love and pray for the students..

[@mbolouri1]

Can’t agree more, so sorry for your suspension, it must be very hard for you and family, but should remember have touched many hearts and the good will come back to you in life. You guys are true heroes ❤❤❤❤

[@niamtxiv]

You're a snake. Why don't you donate your money to him and house him?

[@aruglaempire2518]

@@Life78472 No love for fools. Why don't you PAY his tutiion bill??? ....... thought so.

[@Spiderryder-]

He makes some very good points. Well spoken young man!

[@katelynholmes9504]

I’m a Cornell student, and I want them out. The Arts quad is surrounded by classrooms and the protestors make noise. I was walking to the library at 7 am and I got driven up to and followed by a cop car just for passing by them. The administration isn’t backing down; notice the boy avoids answering the interviewer’s questions- no, there’s no progress in negotiation, despite being there since Thursday, and there’s a silent majority of people who haven’t voted for divestment and aren’t on board.

[@ghteo9766]

why young students protest? because they truly believe their loved USA is a democratic and free country. But the reality breaks their heart.

[@itsmorphed6416]

They hate the USA. Their communists.

[@josephkurian7910]

Then democratic Afghanistan , Syria, Saudi etc will be your country.

[@joemama9098]

America is a Constitutional Republic. These children have no heart.

[@blah.06]

Some things are more important than a degree. Human life being one.

[@savievere9759]

This is what kids do now. They've been doing it for almost a decade, see 2016 and 2020. Same people, different cause

[@thienson9661]

We support all those students standing up for humanity ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Stand_For_Palestanian_Kids]

✊✊✊

[@sylviacedeno52]

You are only supporting one side! Really?

[@nolwazivilakati5499]

Wonderful smart human being. Thanks Nick Wilson

[@aruglaempire2518]

A fooll who will never achieve anything.

[@misafir716]

Thank you students ❤️👏🇹🇷

[@HUMShaBaK]

Turkey students should also protest and ask their govt to cut all govt, trade and diplomatic ties with Israel. All the studnets of the world must rise and ask their govt so...

[@CarriUSA]

Well, I can’t think of a single western nation, nor central and South America, not Australia, not Asia, not the Caribbean , or most of the whole of Europe that would support Palestine / Hamas over Israel 🙄 Fact!

[@misafir716]

@@HUMShaBaK 😥😥👍

[@user-ct7mw9yu6n]

Free Kurdistan then what are you waiting for 😂 if your so humble

[@ramaniellepola3603]

This student and the other young university students have restored my faith in humanity which had hit rock bottom.Thank you Nick.

[@liamonconlocha4898]

Well stated, totally agree.

[@niamtxiv]

Why are you not donating money for him?

[@mdbergfeld]

Solidarity from Europe! Student protesters are inspiring us all

[@imohanwer]

At least US students are standing at the right side of the history

[@itsmorphed6416]

😂

[@michellenorris8471]

@@itsmorphed6416 Spotted the Zio-bot.

[@david29k11]

@@michellenorris8471 Spotted the anti-Semite

[@LoveableLincoln32]

@@michellenorris8471😂😂😂😂

[@michellenorris8471]

@@LoveableLincoln32 Pathetic.

[@oswaldocaminos8431]

Thanks Nick Wilson for your patriotic and ethical example.

[@sz8562]

Nick Wilson is a real American patriot.

[@aruglaempire2518]

@@sz8562 He is useful idiot.

[@massford2767]

Brilliant young man.

[@zarakkhan9223]

I must say, i have'nt the slightest of the Guts and bravery this young lad has. With that mindset, he would make a name in whatever field he is in. I wish good future for these students.

[@renderb6924]

What a coinsidence,..george sorrows thinks just like you.

[@ericmorse9783]

Respect. I wish I was half the man you are ✌️

[@Stand_For_Palestanian_Kids]

❤️🍉✊🇵🇸

[@joemama9098]

Wow.

[@JP-nz4em]

very brave

[@hassanbakhshi7919]

Thanks bro for protesting against fascism

[@carrerau7138]

Your "bro" IS a Natzi. And Natzis were and are fascists, you dummy!

[@nafsiahahmad9919]

Bravo

[@mistertamura6190]

It is a sad irony that universities teach their students ethical values and then penalise them for exercising these values.

[@haananne]

We support all those students standing up for humanity Thank you Nick!

[@USAEnglishwithKat]

You’re an inspiration Nick! We love you.

[@Zeus11223]

God bless the students the real heroes protesting to stop innocent children and women getting massacred as already 30 thousand innocents got murdered. The murderers and their supporters try to accuse you falsely label you as antisemitic and divert distract and lie about you but don't give up students seek for peaceful protest and make sure you're heard to stop the killings.This students are not trash they are future and are educated

[@joemama9098]

lol Wake up your dreaming.

[@bobbers]

The clowns that are chanting "Free Palestine" I'm guessing they are referring to treating women, girls, or LGBTQ+ people with any respect. Do any of these people actually understand anything at all about the Hamas terrorist run country? All the death in Gaza, Israel, and West Bank in fact are horrible and need to stop but Hamas really doesn't want that without the extinction of a whole race of people. So...........who are the real racists' in the world? I'm sure those that are can make up some BS about how this is justified but it would be just that.......BS! BTW.....most of those are not students, most are paid protesters. It's a sad fact but you can go on believing what ever the sheep herders told you to believe.

[@jestubay9006]

😂😂😂😂 WAR. It's called WAR. And this is the bitter pill, bitter lesson, BITTER CONSEQUENCES of the stupid choices of the palestinian adults. Let me remind you that Gazans sparked this ugly, messy, horrible, indecent, absolutely disgusting, inhumane, losing war on Oct 7 when they attacked and fired thousands upon thousands of deadly rockets indiscriminately into Israel, overwhelming the iron dome, then went in and massacred unarmed, innocent jews, raped girls and women, brutally blew and burned houses with civilians inside, then took hostages after the massacre spree. And they unashamedly broadcasted their horrific attacks. So with repeated demands to release remaining hostages and surrender, which they continue to ignore, they brought this upon themselves.. And these students defend these lying Palestinians. Oh, we will NOT forget. Oct 7. Never again!!

[@iramhabiba1705]

Shame on US shame on you as you lecture others country freedom of speech

[@carrerau7138]

There is no freedom to threaten Jews, to obstruct other students course, to erect Soros tents on campus lawns, you dikkhead.

[@carrerau7138]

Not every country cherishes freedom of speech as much as your sh**hole home country!

[@tigertalks1567]

Camping is not free speech

[@inkstain7193]

Our government isn’t killing the protesters like many other countries. How does your country handle these protests?

[@iramhabiba1705]

@@inkstain7193 good joke by genocider

[@jahidilias1584]

Love you students for standing with Humanity....

[@rizwanhussain645]

Hats off for Nick.

[@farhanamily7299]

We are humanbeings.We have to be philanthropists to each other and we should protest against Genocides and violence. I thoroughly agree with you Nick💜

[@khalidbangladesh3479]

Bravo brother Nick. Stay strong and stay firm. Humanity shall win. Your voice and sacrifice will always be cherished in the history.❤😢

[@FreddyKrueger007]

South Korea 🇰🇷 lectures China 🇨🇳 on human rights while supporting Israel 🇮🇱 committing genocide in Palestine 🇵🇸 Hypocrisy from South Korea 🇰🇷 Free Palestine 🇵🇸

[@CFX992]

South Korea is literally one big US military base. Ofcourse they will follow their masters.

[@controllerplayer1720]

hypocrisy of china because they support hamas and israel..

[@spointz8936]

you posted smth like this saying North Korea is better than South Korea. Idk what your deal is and why you are fixated on South Korea but South Korea voted strongly in favor of Palestine in the UN Security Council multiple times since Oct 7, and has made statements that are more pro-Palestine than the Japanese UN delegation or the major European powers. Focus should be on Gaza, Israel, and the Palestinians' fight for freedom not this kind of weird, non-sequitur.

[@kamrichard3156]

South Korea is a vassal state of US so they have to do or bark when US tells them to do.

[@Sirtarmo]

Palestine is terrorist nation It is iran's puppet.

[@michellenorris8471]

Thank you, Cornell University!! Thank you, Nick Wilson!

[@panoramicview698]

Young man, did you say they suspended you arbitrarily? Your youth doesn't allow you to see clearly. You have strong leadership qualities - that's why you got thrown out.

[@amylynn732]

What an articulate explanation of the investment and ties with Israel. The best explanation I have heard.

[@mariannebarnard7048]

Well done Nick. Respect to you and your fellow students. You teach many leaders and people what life is truly about. Humanity. God bless you all.

[@inggu5862]

Thank you students❣️

[@user-gk5wo4ns1d]

Big respect for this young man, the situation in Palestine cannot be more cruel and urgent. The major US networks have turned their focus away, no surprise there. I hope this grows.

[@YODAJJ]

AJ needs to be a voice and mic for these students..they’ve been abandoned by their local propaganda media and smeared tirelessly

[@monirasultana4083]

A huge respect to these students!!!

[@user-vk1wy5xe9i]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 The tallest trees always suffer the most wind. 💚

[@jobmbeta8655]

You have a very bright future. You've acquired what education is meant for.

[@lannydee1]

I agree, Nick 💯

[@sujanusrath5293]

U r right side of history...👍

[@user-hj5zt5fw1j]

ITS GREAT SHAME FOR THE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT TO TALK ABOUT DEMOCRACY!! WHEN THEY DON'T HAVE ANY IN THE USA!!! 😢😢SHAME

[@mahamaedmusa]

these students have respect at all democracy also has a limit

[@Lynn.B.]

Hang in there, young man. Stay strong, stay focused and keep going! ❤❤❤❤

[@lonelynightowl]

you guys have a very informative channel about what is actually happening. i hope this continues

[@MouhcineAlMansouri]

Cornell student suspended over Gaza protest speaks out

[@syedal-ferdous6799]

Amazing young man, such courage and conviction. If our elected officials had an ounce of it, the world would have been a much better place. God bless this young man for his unwavering moral conviction and integrity

[@stayahead09]

Nick is awesome

[@diygamer1396]

How dare they do this to the students. So now we have no freedom of speech.

[@LoveableLincoln32]

English much?

[@OxuStudio]

​@@LoveableLincoln32what?

[@katelynholmes9504]

You guys are missing the fact that they are camped there illegally and making a racket when classes are going on. They’re still there now. - A Cornell Student

[@luci75d76]

Very well articulated this student , he speak so nice ....he is smart. Pity the school just side with the genocide

[@panoramicview698]

Well spoken young man! I hope you succeed.

[@timschmidt1928]

you are a fool they are out of their minds

[@JamieATang-yc5cw]

Hands down to these brave students. Keep it up. The new generation shall not be complicit.

[@adriennegallotta2890]

The bulldozers don't just bulldoze down the houses they bulldoze down human beings

[@sammybenner94]

Old generation doesn’t understand the new generation. The new generation is the future. Must listen to them.

[@itsmorphed6416]

They are. Communist. So no thanks

[@user-fv3gu4nz8o]

شكراً لطلاب أمريكا كلهم ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bendybruce]

Brave young man and a shining light for a better future..

[@Rp2126]

Finally European countries woke up 😅

[@stephenthelwell9167]

Sadly not or corrupt uk

[@chriku6227]

The EU government‘s hading towards totalitarian behavior.

[@MC-mv2wr]

No actually the majority of the British parliament as well as the House of Lords are nothing but Snakes & Weasels greasing their palms as there only purpose is the serve their own interest it’s jobs for boys and blood money thanks to USA funding for The Apartheid State of Genocide.

[@MC-mv2wr]

The European political snakes have woken up to the benefits USA Israeli funding will be financial beneficial to their own personal interest. Along with arms, gas and oil contracts.

[@Va1iant]

what a brave and caring students, really inspire me to do better

[@Stand_For_Palestanian_Kids]

*Injustice of University, No freedom of speech. No tension of harmful decision on innocent students. They only think, concern, love only Israeli or Israeli students. Great RACISM.*

[@LoveableLincoln32]

Your the racist

[@LoneWolf_RoaminginSolitude]

It is deeply appalling to discover that certain supposedly prestigious universities in US have chosen to invest in the weapons industry. Institutions of education, traditionally regarded as bastions of teaching humanity, morality, and ethics to students, are instead found to be funding violence and genocide. This revelation is not just disappointing but downright revolting! Individuals like Nick stand as beacons of hope, reminding us that humanity still thrives amidst such darkness. The sacrifices made by people like Nick will not be in vain; they serve as a testament to the enduring spirit of goodness and justice..

[@joemama9098]

And then you woke up.

[@LoneWolf_RoaminginSolitude]

@@joemama9098 ....but your concious is still sleeping.

[@JuesRundaWiteHouse]

Proud of these young people

[@HolyInspiredOrthodoxChristian]

I Have A Dream! Time to bring out the speech by Martin Luther King. Play it loud and clear during the protests. Unfortunately he was sacrificed for his courage to speak up. This is exactly what Christians throughout the world should be doing. Standing in solidarity with the oppressed not arming the perpetrators of division and hatred. ❤

[@leilaoksanen5142]

❤

[@janmortimer1758]

The evangelicals are happy cos they are going to heaven soon!😂

[@baDbOy-yi2sj]

What is the problem if we do not accept the education that hinders the emancipation of humanity?😊

[@DocDanTheGuitarMan]

As a Cornell Alumni who casually walked past the protests against South African Apartheid in the 1980s I am proud of these students. Cornell administration needs to let this be.

[@shamayadiy6827]

As a Cornell Alum I can tell you that we have had a long history of protests on campus. The College says that they encourage community engagement and social activism but then do things like this. Why is it that students are being suspended now for thigs that countless have done in the past? The college needs to do better. I am proud of these students!

[@jasoncarmichael4540]

Awesome young man

[@bendyrland7213]

Suspending students is authoritarian.

[@douglasinglesepertutti4230]

Well done Nick! I am full of admiration for you and your fellow students protesting against this obscene genocide in Gaza. If Cornell were a true centre of learning and not a business they would be praising you all instead of suspending you.

[@tarey05]

Thank you, Nick, for ur brilliantly articulated support of divestment and of the protests against the Gaza genocide. You make us proud!

[@ahhaz8324]

This student fault, or worse crime, is nothing than raise their voice against the on going Genocide .

[@anikaelizabeth]

This Cornell student ain’t missing nothing we have all been scammed.

[@Viper1924]

The irony of these campuses complaining about illegal encampments being set up while supporting a colony who does exactly that in Palestine.

[@susanobrien9917]

Was he suspended for protesting or for UNLAWFULLY protesting and CAMPING in a restricted area?!?! He made the decision he should have done the research to understand possible consequences.

[@ssa6227]

No wonder Satanyahu is so worried. His evil techs are in danger.

[@HughJass-jv2lt]

😂😂 How dare mock the name of our fearless leader *PRESIDENT NETANYAHU* 😜

[@ssa6227]

@@HughJass-jv2lt 😂

[@TheBalterok]

Tuition is about 100K/year in these fraudulent businesses.

[@LT_Cancer]

Still waiting for anyone to point out a time where students protesting war were on the wrong side of history 🤔🤔🤔

[@monkeymajix]

Never fear i'm sure with that attitude you won't have any issues getting employment in the future.

[@rul4522]

The government will always find something!!

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: - When Governed by Politicians - Who justify Starvation,Death Camps,Gassing/White Phosphorus,Ethnic Cleansing,etc - Governed by Righteous or Satanic?

[@rul4522]

@@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings don’t understand!

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: - If USA/West Politicians are funded - By a Pro Apartheid Lobby - USA/West Politicians are - Pro Democracy or Pro Apartheid?

[@rul4522]

@@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings and in Europe where I live, our politicans follow ONLY the US. Furthermore you’re right, pro democracy ISNOT what we are. they have blinkers. But then all politicians are NOT loving in this world. (They live i a world that HAS passed.)

[@covidradio1387]

Thank you Nick and fellow students. God bless.

[@andrewedris2800]

The arrested, suspended students are learning a valuable lesson and opportunity to ponder their life goals. Is it their parents or the state's responsibility to subsidize their activism by paying for their tution and expenses? They can live at home for free and donate their tuition money to the causes they support.

[@HolyInspiredOrthodoxChristian]

Brave intelligent man, Universities are funded by Governments. Dont let it perturb you. They forget after a couple of years. Better to stand for righteousness than to follow the controlled narrative. You will be a great man in future politics or governance of a corporation. ❤

[@ppdmylica]

💯 agree

[@captainjack5529]

This is why American universities should focus on American students

[@feralLove]

Think globally act locally 💓🌎

[@trave7644]

Idiotic! Why "Americans" dont protests?

[@johncarney1162]

God bless you.Young man

[@eddy45686]

Nick Wilson not a student but a teacher . He is educating the American public and all those who support the genocide taking place of how morally wrong they are. And all those who sit on the fence and pretend they can’t do anything or won’t make a difference that their moral duty is to join the movement or at least speak out. They are the heroes of our time and history will remember them when genocide was taking place they risked all worldly futures to balanced their conscience as that what we humans have to live with and that is the essence of humanity.

[@uzeirdalip9499]

Brave young man. God bless you

[@romancenturion3507]

Solidarity with these brave and principles students who will be celebrated by future generations

[@RolaElay]

Nick , you're doing ground breaking stuff! You and your fellow peers are a force & your voice and energy is felt worldwide! ❤

[@TheSpiralnotebook]

Give this young man his diploma, he has graduated to full human being. He's teaching already.

[@rayeesaaq6002]

Hat's of to you Nick. Your parents should be proud of you. Hope the university withdraws your suspension .

[@annielamountain9454]

Much respect to all these young students. Keep up the fight for freedom from oppression and freedom of speech in our country.

[@CarriUSA]

Well then Hamas has to be defeated…for that matter woman are oppressed under Muslim religious law 🤔

[@stephib5898]

Being in academia and outspoken on this genocide, I am heartbroken to see this unfold. What a focused and eloquent person with precise arguments. Keep up this work, you are seen!!

[@bebinca]

Thank you Nick for risking your tuition, graduation and career to ask for an end to the killings. 😢❤❤

[@Kreiger778]

Bravo students! Your protest are very important and meaningful. You don't see it now but they have a tremendous impact, even Netanyahu bitterly complained about it, republican(fox) channels try to downplay protest, it means protest have lot of power and can force changes. Keep it up! Lot of people support you!

[@user-dd9re5wm6y]

Standing up for human rights, the only choice for humanity!

[@ruthbarrett4527]

Wow so happy there are people like this that see how important it is to stand up against genocide ❤

[@annekellman4181]

Don’t worry Nick, University of Phoenix will have you

[@aizac91]

You see US needs leaders like Nick for its future. Not afraid to go against the establishment and mainstream narrative