Rival Protestors' Violent Clash at UCLA

Published: Wed, 05/01/24

Updated: Sun, 05/05/24

Fireworks, tear gas, and physical fights erupted at UCLA when 100 pro-Israel counter-protesters stormed a Palestine solidarity encampment.Insert Preheader


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