A tense scene in Downtown Reno Wednesday afternoon

That’s in front of the federal courthouse as about 60 people, mostly high school students gathered protesting Israel in the country’s ongoing war with Hamas. One counterprotester tried confronting the crowd

Renee Beverage accused the crowd of supporting terrorism. Despite the back and forth, the gathering was loud, but peaceful. Washoe County Schools says the students who walked out of class to take part in the protest will not be excused.