"Campus Protests Over Gaza Echo Vietnam Outcry" The war in Vietnam sparked a protest movement, reminiscent of the current conflict between Israel and Hamas. The challenges of building a protest movement during the Vietnam War are remembered by Richard Flacks, a former member of the left-wing political and antiwar group Students for a Democratic Society. Sixty years later, Iman Abid sees similar challenges in the war in Gaza. While similarities exist, differences are also apparent, such as the involvement of the American military in Vietnam and the absence of a comparable event to the terrorist attack by Hamas in Gaza. The current war has sparked a debate over morality and has led to a resurgence of antiwar protests on American campuses. The protests have drawn parallels to the Vietnam War era, but also face criticism, with some accusing the movement of being predominantly antisemitic. The tactics used in the current protests have been influenced by those of the Vietnam era, but the logistics and demographics of the protesters have evolved. The current movement is more diverse and includes a larger non-student population. The influence of political leaders and shifting perceptions of Israel among young people have also played a role in shaping the current protests. There are concerns about a potential generational divide in response to the conflict, echoing past political shifts during the Vietnam era. Character count: 1397