Pro-Palestine activists are attempting to expose the identity and personal details of pro-Israel vigilantes who disrupted the “Palestine Solidarity Encampment” at UCLA. The clash ensued after several instances of antisemitic chanting, physical assaults on journalists, and harassment of students went unchecked by the university. Following a confrontation between around 100 vigilantes and activists, law enforcement intervened, resulting in the dismantling of the encampment and numerous arrests. Despite accusations that police sided with the vigilantes, it is clear that UCLA and security personnel allowed the encampment to operate unchecked, leading to the eventual escalation of violence. Democratic officials have condemned the violence, and efforts are being made to identify and prosecute those involved in the altercation. Online sleuths are attempting to “dox” participants, but there have been instances of misidentification leading to unintended consequences. Law enforcement actions following the incident have sparked further debate about the handling of the situation.
