Clashing Gaza demonstrations at UCLA while USC hosts peaceful protest

Demonstrators both supporting and opposing Israel clashed in mostly peaceful demonstrations at UCLA over the war in Gaza. Pro-Israel demonstrators gathered on campus waving flags while pro-Palestinian students maintained a tent encampment. The conflict stems from recent violence in Gaza, prompting protests and counterprotests organized by various groups. UCLA acknowledged the right to free expression, but condemned acts of vandalism. Tensions also rose at USC, where protesters reestablished a tent encampment on campus. The protests have led to arrests and increased security measures at both universities, as the debate over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues on college campuses nationwide.

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