Outdated Video Falsely Shared as Harrison Ford Discussing U.S. Student Protests
The Claim
Harrison Ford on Pro-Palestine protesters: “Get the hell out of their way.”
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Recently, social media users have been circulating a video clip on the X platform falsely claiming to feature American actor Harrison Ford discussing Palestine, Gaza, and the ongoing protests in American universities.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating claim and found it to be misleading, as the video clip is old and does not feature the American actor Harrison Ford discussing Palestine, Gaza, or the ongoing protests in American universities.
Harrison Ford’s Speech at the United Nations in 2019
The video clip dates back to a speech delivered by Harrison Ford on September 23, 2019, at the United Nations headquarters in New York City. In his speech, Ford spoke about efforts to save the Amazon rainforest. The speech was delivered during a meeting of the Rainforest Alliance as part of the 2019 Climate Summit.
Ford stated in his speech, "The people on the front lines, the people on the ground, the people with their feet in the mud. Our efforts will have effect. We will make great progress. And we are not alone."
He added that "there is a new force of nature at hand, stirring all over the world. They are the young people whom frankly we have failed, who are angry, who are organized, who are capable of making a difference. They are a moral army. And the most important thing that we can do for them is to get the hell out of their way."
Pro-Palestinian Protests at American Universities
The video circulated as pro-Palestinian protests continue in American universities, with U.S. police recently arresting hundreds of protesters on several university campuses.
The protests and sit-ins have spread to dozens of American universities, recently erupting at Columbia University where over 100 students were arrested. Some have been suspended from their studies, while others face expulsion threats due to their participation in protests supporting Gaza.
Protesters’ Demands in U.S. Universities
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators across the board are urging their universities to divest from companies linked to Israel. These calls coincide with Israel's ongoing war on Gaza since October 7, 2023, which has claimed the lives of over 30,000 Palestinians, predominantly women and children.
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