Peter Thiel Confronted by Pro-Palestine Protesters at Cambridge Event
Tech billionaire Peter Thiel faced significant disruption during a speech at Cambridge Union, accused by protesters of aiding genocide through his company's ties to the Israeli military.
- Pro-Palestine demonstrators accused Thiel's company, Palantir, of complicity in violence against Palestinians, citing technology used in military operations.
- Thiel was temporarily trapped inside the venue as protesters blocked exits, delaying his departure by over an hour.
- Security intervened as protesters interrupted Thiel's speech, leading to their removal from the event.
- Outside the venue, demonstrators waved Palestinian flags and chanted anti-Israel slogans, emphasizing their stance against Palantir's business operations.
- The event highlighted ongoing tensions on campuses regarding corporate involvement in international conflicts.