In Los Angeles, a pro-Palestinian demonstration at UCLA University turned violent with firecrackers and tear gas being thrown among other things. Supporters of Israel were forcibly removing pro-Palestinian tents and engaging in confrontations. The mayor of Los Angeles addressed the situation by stating that the police were responding immediately to intervene at UCLA University amidst the ongoing clashes.
At Brown University, students agreed to vacate the protest camp in exchange for a vote on the diversion of investments from companies associated with Israel. The university president expressed appreciation for the students’ efforts in taking steps to prevent further escalation of the situation. It is unclear what led to the violent clashes at UCLA, but it is likely that tensions have been high between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups on campus for some time now.