Vigilantes Storm Palestine ‘Encampment’ at UCLA in Pro-Israel Conflict

Approximately 100 pro-Israel individuals conducted a raid on the “Palestine Solidarity Encampment” at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), resulting in clashes with activists. The incident occurred after UCLA allowed the encampment to occupy the main plaza on campus and permitted pro-Palestinian activists to manage their own security, restricting access to students and the public. Reports of fireworks, tear gas, fights, and altercations emerged during the confrontation. Videos also circulated showing pro-Palestinian activists preventing students, including Jewish students, from attending classes unless they had a special wristband. The clashes had been building up for days, with tensions escalating between counter-protesters and activists. The UCLA administration eventually addressed the situation, calling the encampment unlawful and requesting investigations into alleged violence. Law enforcement intervened after the pro-Israel group tried to storm the encampment, leading to a separation of the two sides. The aftermath of the incident and the future of the encampment remain uncertain as authorities assess the situation.