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WATCH: UCLA Anti-Israel Protester: ‘We Don’t Like White People’

May 5, 2024

During a heated exchange at a UCLA protest, an anti-Israel protester was recorded expressing discriminatory remarks against white people, sparking widespread reactions on social media.

By yourNEWS Media Newsroom

A recent incident at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has captured significant attention and stirred controversy. In a viral video circulating on social media, a pro-Palestinian protester at a UCLA encampment made explicitly anti-white comments, telling a counter-protester, “You’re just a white person; you’re a white person [so] get out — we don’t like white people.” This occurred amid a backdrop of protests that have seen similar scenes of confrontation across various university campuses in the United States.

The woman, dressed in a keffiyeh and waving a Palestinian flag, was also recorded chanting “Free Palestine” after making her remarks. The incident was captured by journalist Cam Higby, who reported that the woman was initially “speaking Arabic” and “screaming about Jewish colonizers” when he approached her. Following their interaction, Higby claimed the woman attempted to attack him.

The broader context of these protests relates to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with university campuses becoming hotspots for vigorous debates and demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by the events at Columbia University, have spread to other prestigious institutions such as Yale, MIT, Princeton, Harvard, and George Washington University.

Despite the focus often being on the geopolitical aspects of these protests, the UCLA incident has highlighted a racial dimension that complicates the narrative. High-profile figures and commentators have weighed in, condemning the anti-white rhetoric. Political writer Ryan James Girdusky criticized the ideology behind the protests as “Anti-white, Anti-Jewish, Anti-American, Anti-capitalism, Anti-freedom, Anti-Western Civilization,” urging a strong response to such movements.

This incident has not only spurred a debate about the nature of the protests but also about the responses from higher education institutions and wider societal implications. Critics argue that there is a double standard in how racism is recognized and addressed, depending on who the perceived victims and perpetrators are.

The unfolding events at UCLA and other campuses continue to draw attention from media and public figures alike, reflecting the deep divisions and contentious issues at play in both national and international contexts.

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