Fashion Institute of Technology Taken Over by Pro-Palestinian Protestors: A Solidarity Encampment Established Inside

On Thursday, a group of pro-Palestinian protestors established an encampment inside the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan. The day began with demonstrators storming into The Museum at FIT on W. 27th St. and Seventh Ave., where they took over the lobby and chanted “Free, free, free Palestine.”

As early evening approached, around 60 protestors remained in the lobby, setting up tents and a sign that read “FIT Gaza Solidarity Encampment.” An additional 20 protestors outside passed supplies like blankets, cardboard, and markers to those inside. Security guards prevented more people from entering the building, but students continued to camp out.

The NYPD had not yet responded to the college as of Thursday evening. Despite this, the encampment inside the Fashion Institute of Technology was a visible display of support for Palestine. Protestors made their voices heard through their actions and chants.