The encampment on the UCLA campus has been a source of great concern for many students, including those who are Jewish. The protesters, who are mostly pro-Palestinian, have taken over a significant portion of the campus and are controlling the area. Many students have reported feeling threatened, intimidated, and physically assaulted by the protesters.

The situation has become increasingly tense since October 7th, with many students feeling uncomfortable and even unsafe on campus. Some students have reported being called names, such as “Zionist Pig,” and having their personal belongings stolen or vandalized.

One student, Alon, who is from Israel and moved to the US at age 12, shared his experience of trying to have a conversation with the protesters on the first day of the encampment. He was met with hostility and was called a “dirty Jew” to his face. Alon believes that many of the protesters are not actually students at UCLA and that they are being Outsourced to the campus by organizations such as Students for Justice in Palestine.

The situation has become so dire that many students are now avoiding certain areas of campus due to fear of violence or intimidation. The university has failed to take adequate action to address the situation, leading to feelings of frustration and disheartenment among students.

Many students have reported feeling like they are being treated unfairly by the university and that their First Amendment rights are being violated. While they believe in the importance of free speech, they do not believe that the protesters’ chants of “Death to Israel” and “Death to America” are protected by the First Amendment.

The situation has also led to concerns about anti-Semitism (Jewish Racism) on campus, with some students reporting feeling like they are being targeted because of their religion. The university has failed to address these concerns, leading to feelings of marginalization and isolation among Jewish students.

The university must take concrete steps to ensure the safety and well-being of all students, regardless of their religion or political beliefs.