‘Zionists Not Welcome’ and Attack on Encampment Ignite Backlash at UCLA

  • Deep rifts linger as chancellor goes to Congress for hearing
  • Northwestern, Rutgers leaders will also address antisemitism
The protest encampment at UCLA in April. 

Photographer: Mario Tama/Getty Images

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Gene Block is about to be hit every which way.

The chancellor for the University of California at Los Angeles will appear at a congressional hearing Thursday to defend the school’s handling of antisemitism in recent months, including why Jewish students were blocked from parts of the school by pro-Palestinian protesters, who allegedly displayed signs such as as “Zionists not welcome” at unauthorized encampments.