Photo Gallery: GU Students, Faculty Rally for Gaza, Join Encampment at GWU

By Maren Fagan, Aamir Jamil and Kate Hwang • April 25, 2024

Kate Hwang/The Hoya | Protesters assembled outside Georgetown University’s Healy Hall April 25 to listen to speeches and chant in support of Gaza.

Aamir Jamil/The Hoya | Three speakers addressed the crowd outside Healy Hall.

Maren Fagan/The Hoya | A Palestinian flag flies as Georgetown University students rallied for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Maren Fagan/The Hoya | Protesters walked out of class and rallied at Georgetown University.

Maren Fagan/The Hoya | Leaving Georgetown’s campus, protesters marched down O St. NW towards George Washington University.

Maren Fagan/The Hoya | Protesters marched down M St. NW.

Maren Fagan/The Hoya | Waving Palestinian flags, Georgetown University students, faculty and staff passed through the Georgetown neighborhood.

Maren Fagan/The Hoya | Protesters demonstrated while crossing Rock Creek Park.

Maren Fagan/The Hoya | Assembled protesters at George Washington University cheered as Georgetown University students, faculty and staff arrived to protest.

Maren Fagan/The Hoya | Protesters gathered inside the encampment to pray, sing and chant.

Maren Fagan/The Hoya|Pro-Israel counter-protesters displayed Israeli flags outside the encampment at George Washington University. — Maren Fagan/The Hoya | Pro-Israel counter-protesters displayed Israeli flags outside the encampment at George Washington University.

Maren Fagan/The Hoya | At points throughout the afternoon, over 600 protesters rallied by the encampment.

Maren Fagan/The Hoya | Protesters draped George Washington University’s statue of George Washington in a keffiyeh and Palestinian flag.

ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS

Maren Fagan, Philanthropy Director

Maren Fagan is a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences from Daphne, Ala., studying government and justice and peace studies with a minor in journalism. She was the first eliminated from her elementary school spelling bee. Maren previously served as the 152nd editor-in-chief of The Hoya for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters. Signal: marenfagan.05

Aamir Jamil, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director

Aamir Jamil is a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences from Short Hills, N.J., studying government and philosophy with a minor in Spanish. He has lived on three different continents (North America, Europe and Asia).

Kate Hwang, Senior Multimedia Editor

Kate Hwang is a junior in the School of Foreign Service from White Rock, British Columbia, studying international politics and French. She is a certified Goodreads author. Email: [email protected]

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