US Campus Protest: Many Injured as Violent Clashes Erupt at UCLA Between Pro-Palestinian and Pro-Israel Activists, Visuals Emerge

Multiple people were seriously injured in clashes that erupted between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian protesters during a protest at the University of California in Los Angeles on Tuesday night. According to the reports, chaos broke out and escalated just before 11 p.m. as a crowd of demonstrators surrounded a pro-Palestinian encampment on the UCLA campus.

Videos shared on social media websites can be seen that multiple fights are breaking out between pro-Palestine and pro-Israel protesters at UCLA in Los Angeles, California. 

Chaos Erupted at the UCLA Campus 

🚨#BREAKING: Full blown anarchy and chaos have erupted at UCLA campus with extremely violent clashes occurring and multiple people seriously injured. Numerous items are being thrown, along with fireworks. pic.twitter.com/7BDLGHAWyf

— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) May 1, 2024

The reports say that pro-Israel protesters began blaring loud music earlier, followed by an air raid siren on loudspeakers. Also, Bear mace and fireworks have been fired into the Palestinian encampment, while pro-Palestine individuals have been throwing objects at people, including metal fencing.

Fireworks Fired Into Palestinian Encampment

🚨#BREAKING: Violent clashes are breaking out between pro-Israel and Pro-Palestine protesters at UCLA, with fireworks long with multiple items being thrown with injuries

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Currently, violent clashes and multiple fights are breaking out between… pic.twitter.com/pYnRrUFg9R

— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) May 1, 2024

Barricades at the Palestinian encampment are being torn down by pro-Israel forces. Serious injuries are being reported at this time as the situation is still developing. UCLA police say they are responding to the scene.