Anti-Israel protests at UCLA and UC Berkeley have sparked clashes between pro-Israel and anti-Israel demonstrators. California Governor Gavin Newsom and other state officials have refrained from commenting on the protests. Campus violence ensued with fights, items being thrown, and pepper spray deployed before police responded. UCLA has taken immediate actions to address the disruptions caused by the protests.
Key Points
Clashes between pro-Israel and anti-Israel demonstrators
Refusal of state officials to comment on the protests
Immediate actions by UCLA to address disruptions on campus
Pros
Immediate actions taken by UCLA to address disruptions caused by the protests
Efforts to maintain the right to protest without hate
Cons
Clashes and violence between pro-Israel and anti-Israel demonstrators
Lack of comment from California Governor Gavin Newsom and other state officials