UCLA Chancellor Condemns Violence at Pro-Palestinian Encampment as Outside Forces Dismantle Site
Los Angeles, California – Tensions escalated at UCLA as an encampment set up by the UC Divest Coalition and Students for Justice in Palestine was dismantled by law enforcement, resulting in over 200 arrests. The confrontations arose following a violent clash between pro-Palestine protesters and pro-Israel counter-demonstrators, leading to the cancellation of classes and multiple injuries. Chancellor Gene Block of UCLA attributed the disturbances to “instigators” and “outside agitators,” emphasizing the need to maintain safety …