Clear, fact-based reporting here, backed up by video and reporters who witnessed it.
Peaceful pro-Palestinian encampment at @UCLA was violently attacked by counter-protesters chanting pro-Israel slogans on Tuesday night. Police were then called in, and arrested the victims... as counter-protesters dispersed and many chanted "USA" and "back the blue". This is a highly controversial topic, with emotions high on all sides, but factual reporting cuts through what actually happened on this frightening evening.
nytimes.com/interactive/20…
Peaceful pro-Palestinian encampment at @UCLA was violently attacked by counter-protesters chanting pro-Israel slogans on Tuesday night. Police were then called in, and arrested the victims... as counter-protesters dispersed and many chanted "USA" and "back the blue". This is a highly controversial topic, with emotions high on all sides, but factual reporting cuts through what actually happened on this frightening evening.
nytimes.com/interactive/20…
This reporting raises crucial questions.
Who organized this counter-protest?
Why did police stand back watching this violent attack on the encampment without taking any protective action?
Why did police, then, hours later, arrest 200 encampment protesters who had been attacked?
Who organized this counter-protest?
Why did police stand back watching this violent attack on the encampment without taking any protective action?
Why did police, then, hours later, arrest 200 encampment protesters who had been attacked?
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