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Los Angeles-based Muslim advocacy group condemns Beverly Hills school district’s handling of student involved in violent UCLA attacks

Los Angeles, CA – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) in Greater Los Angeles condemned the Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) for their lack of response to a student involved in violent attacks at UCLA. CAIR-LA demanded that the district’s superintendent cancel his upcoming trip to Israel and stop inviting Israeli Military soldiers to speak to students. The student identified as Edan On was reportedly part of a pro-Israel group that violently attacked peaceful …

Violence Erupts at UCLA Protests Over Israel’s War in Gaza – Review Exposes Aggressive Counterprotesters

Los Angeles, California – Violence erupted at UCLA in the midst of ongoing college protests over Israel’s war in Gaza. Counterprotesters attacked a pro-Palestinian encampment on April 30, resulting in chaos and injuries. The aggressors, many unidentified, engaged in violent acts including beating, pepper-spraying, and assaulting pro-Palestinian demonstrators. The clashes continued for hours as law enforcement appeared to stand by, exacerbating the situation. Despite ongoing criminal investigations, the identities of the most aggressive counterprotesters remain …

UCLA Police Chief Ousted After Mishandling Campus Protest Response, First Arrest Made in Ensuing Violence

Los Angeles, California – The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has recently made changes within its police department, with the removal of the Chief of Police. The decision came following criticisms of an inadequate response to a campus protest and the first arrest made during the resulting violent clashes. The removal of the UCLA Police Chief was prompted by concerns over the handling of a demonstration on campus that escalated into violent confrontations. Students …

Man Arrested After Alleged Assault at UCLA Anti-War Rally Sparks Campus Controversy

Los Angeles, California – A recent incident at UCLA has sparked outrage after a man was arrested for assaulting demonstrators at an anti-war rally protesting the killing of civilians in Gaza. The violent attack, which occurred in late April, involved masked individuals throwing fireworks, beating students, and attacking staff and student journalists. Despite the chaos, law enforcement and campus security guards reportedly failed to intervene for hours. According to reports, the attack led to widespread …

Pro-Israel Protester Arrested for Violent Assault at UCLA Pro-Palestinian Encampment

Los Angeles, California – A recent incident at UCLA has led to the arrest of a pro-Israel protester following a violent assault on a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus. The suspect, 18-year-old Edan On, has been charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon and was released on bail. Notably, On is not a UCLA student, making him the first known pro-Israel protester to face arrest in connection to the campus protests that began in April. …

Violent Mob Attacking Gaza Solidarity Encampment Leads to First UCLA Police Arrest in Weeks

Los Angeles, California – UCLA campus police recently made their first arrest weeks after a violent mob attacked a Gaza solidarity encampment. The incident took place in late August, where pro-Israel protesters clashed with pro-Palestine demonstrators, resulting in chaos and destruction on the university grounds. The conflict stemmed from longstanding tensions between supporters of Israel and Palestine, with both sides vehemently defending their positions. The encampment had been set up to raise awareness about the …

Man Arrested for Violent Assault on Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators at UCLA Campus

Los Angeles, California – A man has been arrested by police for allegedly assaulting pro-Palestinian demonstrators during a violent attack at the University of California, Los Angeles last month. The incident, which occurred in late April, involved a group of masked individuals who targeted a Gaza solidarity encampment on campus. They reportedly threw fireworks, attacked students and staff, and clashed with student journalists, while law enforcement and security guards stood by without intervening for hours. …

CAIR-LA Slams Beverly Hills School District’s Silence on Student’s Attack on UCLA Protesters

Beverly Hills, California – The Council on American-Islamic Relations in Los Angeles has expressed strong condemnation towards the Beverly Hills Unified School District for its silence regarding a student’s violent attack on UCLA protesters. The incident, which took place during a demonstration, has sparked outrage and calls for accountability within the community. According to reports, the student allegedly assaulted the protesters at the UCLA campus, leading to injuries and escalating tensions during the event. The …

School District Under Fire for Failing to Address Student’s Violent Attack on UCLA Protesters

Los Angeles, California – The Council on American-Islamic Relations Los Angeles chapter has criticized a school district for its lack of response to a student’s violent attack on UCLA protesters. The incident, captured on video, shows the student physically assaulting demonstrators during a protest on campus. CAIR-LA has expressed concern over the district’s silence and called for action to address the situation. The video of the altercation has sparked outrage among the UCLA community and …

Local High School Senior Arrested for Violent Attack on Pro-Palestinian Encampment at UCLA

Los Angeles, California – UCLA police arrested an individual for their involvement in a violent attack on a pro-Palestinian encampment on the university campus. The arrest of Edan On, a local high-school senior, marks the first action taken in relation to the disturbing incident that occurred on April 30th. On was detained in Beverly Hills and is facing charges of felony assault with a deadly weapon. The arrest comes after weeks of criticism against law …