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UC Berkeley Students and Faculty March in Silence to Demand Safety for Jewish Community

In a powerful demonstration against campus antisemitism, UC Berkeley students, faculty, and allies marched in silence, demanding action from the administration.

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About 200 students, faculty and other supporters marched at UC Berkeley Monday to highlight concerns about antisemitism on campus following a violent incident that canceled a speech by a prominent Israeli lawyer last month. 
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Overview

  • About 250 Jewish students, faculty, and allies marched in silence at UC Berkeley to demand safety and action against antisemitism.
  • The march was sparked by a violent incident on Feb. 26, where a mob prevented an Israeli attorney from speaking and assaulted Jewish students.
  • A federal investigation into UC Berkeley's handling of antisemitism on campus has been announced by the U.S. Department of Education.
  • Protesters avoided the blocked Sather Gate, symbolizing the administration's inaction, by crossing Strawberry Creek.
  • Speakers at a rally emphasized the need for the university to enforce policies and ensure inclusivity and respect for all students.