Violence broke out overnight at UCLA's campus as tensions escalated between anti-Israel protesters and pro-Israel protesters. The incident occurred when dozens of pro-Israeli protestors arrived around 10:45 p.m. and attempted to dismantle parts of the anti-Israel encampment. The situation quickly escalated as fireworks and what appeared to be pepper spray were deployed, leading to items being thrown and fights breaking out.
One notable aspect of the incident was the absence of police presence on the campus during the violence. University campus police, along with some medical personnel, briefly showed up at the scene before leaving. This lack of immediate intervention from law enforcement raised concerns about the safety and security of those involved in the altercation.
