We are inside the University of California, Los Angeles, and behind me, the Gaza solidarity encampment, that was set up by student protesters, they have been spending some time today reinforcing the barrier that keeps them from being attacked by the forces that were so violent yesterday and overnight.
The fallout has been intense.
There is a lot of criticism of the administration of this university, and a lot of criticism and questioning about why the police weren’t here when the pro-Zionist, pro-Israel mob approached and overwhelmed the security guards that were in place, threw put aside all the barriers that were in place, and tried to break into the camp.
They used fireworks, irritating chemical sprays, poles made of metal and sticks made of wood – as well as fists and feet – and more than 100 students were injured, according to protest organizers, some of whom were admitted to hospital.
The faculty at this university is up in arms.
More than 200 of them have signed on to a letter harshly criticizing the administration and making a series of demands, including that the police not be unleashed on the student encampment and that no student be disciplined for exercising their right to free speech.
And saying if that is not adhered to by the administration, the faculty will consider other measures including work stops.
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