Injuries Reported at UC Berkeley Protest Following Confrontation
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 3, 2024) — Violence erupted at a UC Berkeley protest encampment at Sproul Plaza Wednesday evening, disrupting days of peaceful assembly related to the Israel-Hamas war. The incident contrasted sharply with the recent arrests and unrest at other American universities.
UC Berkeley police report that around 7 p.m., a skirmish broke out between two groups over a flag, leading to injuries for at least two individuals. Emergency medical personnel were promptly dispatched to the scene to assist those hurt.
Eyewitness videos captured tensions around an Israeli flag, where the confrontation escalated. According to an anonymous source within the group, outsiders approached, and the situation intensified when one individual attempted to seize the flag, resulting in physical altercations.
The following day, tranquility had returned to the encampment, with participants clarifying that the agitators were not recognized members of their ongoing demonstration.
Members of the UC Berkeley Divest Coalition emphasized their efforts to prevent any misrepresentation of their movement, stating they quickly intervened to mitigate the situation.
The encampment was organized by a coalition of student groups, including the Black Student Union, Jewish Voice for Peace at UC Berkeley, and the Indigenous Graduate Student Association. Their collective demands call for an end to what they describe as “Zionist colonization of Arab lands,” advocating for Palestinian sovereignty and rights, alongside urging UC to sever ties with companies they claim are profiting from such colonization.
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