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Chaos Erupts As Pro-Israel and Pro-Hamas Groups Clash Violently at UCLA

Campus protests live updates: Police respond to violent clashes at UCLA; nearly 100 arrested after occupied Columbia building cleared

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The US has not seen any Israeli plans "that would convince us that they are about to or imminently going to conduct any kind of major operations in Rafah."

"It [Rafah] is a red line, but I am never going to leave Israel."

An invasion of Rafah "is not imminent... but it will have to be done."

"Those who think we are delaying [the invasion of Rafah] will soon see there is no place we cannot reach."

"The operation in Rafah will happen."

"It will happen, and all that remains to be decided is the method and force."

"We're going to do it. We're going to get the remaining Hamas terrorist battalions in Rafah, which is the last bastion, but we're going to do it."

"If by Ramadan our hostages are not home, the fighting will continue to the Rafah area."

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At around midnight Wednesday morning, violence broke out at a pro-Palestine encampment on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

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At around midnight Wednesday morning, pro-Israel counter-protesters at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) attacked the pro-Palestine encampment with fireworks, wood, and metal barriers. Those inside the encampment countered with their own planks of wood and pepper spray.

At around midnight Wednesday morning, pro-Israel protesters at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) attacked the pro-Palestine encampment with fireworks, wood, and metal barriers. Those inside the encampment countered with their own planks of wood and pepper spray.

At the request of the university, police arrived to the campus at around 1:50 a.m., where chants of "Back the blue" were heard from the pro-Israel side while "Free Palestine" was heard from the encampment. Police began to break up the metal and wood barricades by about 3:30 a.m.

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At the request of the university, police arrived at the campus at around 1:50 a.m., where chants of "Back the blue" were heard from the pro-Israel side while "Free Palestine" was heard from the encampment. Police began to break up the encampment barricades by about 3:30 a.m.

Counter-demonstrators reportedly attacked the encampment with fireworks, wood, and metal barriers, while those inside the encampment countered with planks of wood and pepper spray.

Also on Tuesday night, NYC police (NYPD) arrested 119 protesters who had barricaded Columbia University's Hamilton Hall, as well as 173 protesters at City College of New York (CUNY). Police then cleaned up Columbia's encampment on the main lawn by 4 a.m. local time.

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At the request of the university, police arrived at the campus at around 1:50 a.m. and began breaking up the encampment barricades by about 3:30 a.m.

Also on Tuesday night, NYC police arrested 119 protesters who had barricaded Columbia University's Hamilton Hall, as well as 173 protesters at City College of New York (CUNY). The police then cleaned up Columbia's encampment on the main lawn by 4 a.m. local time.

UCLA canceled Wednesday's classes and has maintained a "law enforcement presence... to help promote safety." Columbia, meanwhile, has asked police to remain on campus until May 17, with the department estimating that it will keep 15-20 officers on campus.

UCLA canceled classes Wednesday and has maintained a police presence.

UCLA canceled Wednesday's classes and has maintained a police presence. Columbia, meanwhile, has asked police to remain on campus until May 17, with the department estimating that it will keep 15-20 officers on campus.

Also on Tuesday night, NYC police arrested 119 protesters who had barricaded Columbia University's Hamilton Hall, as well as 173 protesters at City College of New York (CUNY). Police then cleaned up Columbia's encampment on the main lawn by 4 a.m.

Columbia has asked police to remain on campus until May 17, with the department estimating it will keep 15-20 officers on campus.

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The pro-Israel camp has exposed its true feelings towards Palestine supporters. As peaceful protesters remained in their tents, this mob launched fireworks, bricks, gas canisters, and pepper spray at them. While physically assaulting them, they yelled things such as "Second Nakba," referring to the 1948 displacement of the Palestinian people. The worst part is that campus security did nothing to intervene and police took hours to show up.

These universities should be held responsible, but not for what occurred last night. The recent wave of ignorant, immature, and violent anti-Israel protests is due largely thanks to administrators creating a campus protest culture filled with anti-semitic and anti-American ideologies. Those on the pro-Palestine side have a monopoly on violent civil unrest, not the other way around. The only way to end this callous movement is to remove its leaders from the faculty.

News headlines are ignoring the majority of students who are not involved and have diverse perspectives on the matter. Many pro-Israel and pro-Palestine students believe their peers should be allowed to protest peacefully, but they also agree that a line should be drawn at violent riots. The college experience should absolutely include political protest, but that can't hinder everyone else's ability to eat at the dining hall and walk to class.

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At Columbia University Students Weigh In On Surrounding Protests

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Campus Protests: Students Clash at UCLA

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These protesters have a First Amendment right to have their opinions heard and to be protected from violence. That vigilantes were able to stage an attack on UCLA's campus while police waited hours to respond, and many right wingers are cheering them on in the aftermath of the violence, is a sign that protesters on every campus may not be safe — a clear violation of what it means to be American.

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UCLA clashes: Pro-Palestinian protesters attacked by Israel supporters

Cultural Marxism has invaded college campuses across the country through the faculty and administration, and these protesters' minds have been infected. Much of this worldview is being expressed in antisemitic words and actions that are putting Jewish students in danger. It's a shame that it's come to this, but many of these protesters must be arrested and prosecuted.

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Ted Cruz: Anti-Israel Protests a ‘Result of Cultural Marxism’

The media is ignoring the majority of students who are not involved in these protests and hold diverse perspectives on the matter. Many students believe their peers should be allowed to protest peacefully, but also agree that a line should be drawn at violent riots. The college experience should absolutely include political protests, as long as they remain peaceful.

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