Portland, Oregon's law enforcement agencies are currently investigating an online declaration in which a group, named after the late pro-Palestinian activist Rachel Corrie, claims to have set ablaze 17 police vehicles last week.
The group, self-identified as Rachel Corries Ghost Brigade, posted on the Rose City Counter-Info website that they had infiltrated a police training facility and ignited 10 fires. They described this as a pre-emptive strike against the Portland Police Bureau, executed in anticipation of an operation to quell a pro-Palestinian demonstration at Portland State Universitys Millar Library.
According to Oregonlive.com, the police have acknowledged the online post claiming responsibility, stating it is "part of the investigation."
Prior to the university's request for police intervention, protesters had held a three-day occupation of the library. Oregonlive.com reports that among the 12 individuals arrested on Friday, four were students.
Rachel Corrie, a native of Olympia, Washington, lost her life in 2003 while attempting to obstruct an Israel Defense Forces bulldozer from demolishing a Palestinian residence in Gaza.
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