Campus security stood aside as the mob unleashed bricks, fireworks and pepper spray, organizers said.
Pro-Israel counter-protesters lay siege on a Gaza solidarity encampment at UCLA with fireworks in Los Angeles, California, on May 1, 2024.solidarity encampment at the University of California, Los Angeles overnight Tuesday, hurling fireworks at the structure and beating demonstrators as campus security and city police stood by.
They added that campus security officers left the scene of the violence “within minutes” and “external security the university hired for ‘backup’ watched, filmed, and laughed on the side as the immediate danger inflicted upon us escalated.” “Law enforcement simply stood at the edge of the lawn and refused to budge as we screamed for their help,” the statement continued. “The only means of protection we had was each other. We keep each other safe.”
The passivity of campus security and Los Angeles police in the face of violence from the pro-Israel mob at UCLA“There has been a minimal police presence on campus despite multiple events of counter-protesters antagonizing the encampment since Thursday,” the newspaper added. “UCPD Chief of Police John Thomas said tothat the force only had around five to six officers on duty. Officers came under attack while trying to help an injured person, and so they left.
The inaction of UCLA security and local police contrasts sharply with the vicious crackdowns on nonviolent pro-Palestinian demonstrators at universities across the country, including“The world is watching. As helicopters fly over Royce Hall, we have a question. Will someone have to die on our campus tonight for you to intervene, Gene Block?” the editorial asks. “The blood would be on your hands.”This piece was reprinted by Truthout with permission or license.
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