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University of California Erupts in Chaos as Pro-Israel and Pro-Palestine Demonstrators Clash

Recent events at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have escalated tensions amid the ongoing Israeli-Hamas conflict. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators had set up an encampment on the UCLA campus as part of their protest against the war in Gaza. 

This peaceful protest was disrupted late Tuesday night when a group of counterdemonstrators dressed in black outfits and white masks forcefully entered the area.

These pro-Israel counterprotesters attempted to dismantle the barricades surrounding the pro-Palestinian encampment, leading to a violent confrontation. According to Newsweek, the clash included the use of tear gas and fireworks, some of which were launched into the encampment. The disturbance was significant enough to be captured on video by the Daily Bruin, UCLA's student newspaper, which was subsequently shared on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter).

The Daily Bruin reported on the severity of the clash, highlighting the use of fireworks and tear gas at Dickson Plaza, where the encampment was located. The confrontation continued for over two hours until the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) intervened. The police presence was robust, with dozens of officers arriving around 1:45 a.m. Wednesday to quell the unrest and restore order.

In response to the incident, the LAPD posted on X that they were assisting UCLA Police Department and other law enforcement agencies at UCLA's request due to multiple acts of violence at the encampment. The police aimed to reestablish peace and ensure public safety, affirming their ongoing presence and collaborative efforts with university police and other agencies on the scene.

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