Student newspaper accuses UCLA of being complicit in violence 

The student newspaper at the University of California (UCLA) has accused the administration of being complicit in the violence against pro-Palestine protesters and of failing to protect its students. 

In an editorial, Daily Bruin said the university's administration "stood by and watched as the violence escalated" on Tuesday. 

It added that pro-Israeli counter-protesters tore down barricades set up by the pro-Palestine students while laser pointers flashed into their encampment before fireworks "rained down on tents and the individuals inside".

"Daily Bruin reporters on the scene were slapped and indirectly sprayed with irritants. Despite also being students, they were offered no protection.

"The world is watching. As helicopters fly over Royce Hall, we have a question.

"Will someone have to die on our campus tonight for you to intervene, Gene Block?" the editorial said, addressing the university's chancellor.

"The blood would be on your hands," it added.