Tensions at US universities, including UCLA and others, have escalated into protests and police confrontations over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Incidents of violence and standoffs with police involved tear gas and fireworks at university campuses.

The conflict on campuses has led to class cancellations, a significant police presence, and over 1,600 arrests since April 18, 2024.

Amidst campus unrest, Secretary of State Blinken is engaging in diplomacy in Israel, focusing on Hamas's role in the potential failure of a Gaza cease-fire.

Israel is facing genocide charges at the International Court of Justice, adding to the international dimension of the conflict.