The protests at UCLA, which had been peaceful and calm until today, reportedly started a day after pro-Palestinian students expanded their encampment on campus. According to the NBC network, no arrests have been made yet. Mary Osako, UCLA’s vice president for strategic communications, expressed disappointment that physical confrontations broke out between protesters on Royce Quad.
As tensions continue to rise on campus, there are concerns about the safety of those involved in the protests. It is essential to maintain respect and recognize each other’s humanity even when disagreements arise. The situation at UCLA reflects the need for open dialogue and peaceful coexistence despite differing opinions.
Additional security measures and staff have been added to ensure the safety of the community. City Councilwoman Katie Yaroslavsky stated that she and her team are closely monitoring the protests at UCLA to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone on campus. Reports also indicate that there was an incident where a man wearing fascist symbolism on his shirt attacked pro-Palestinian demonstrators. A video circulating on social media shows police at UCLA pulling out guns on an elderly protester during the demonstrations.
