From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Police take down LA pro-Palestinian encampment, no arrests
A short-lived attempt by pro-Palestinian protesters to establish an encampment in front of Los Angeles City Hall has ended after officers moved in and cleared the demonstration away, KABC-TV reports.
No arrests are reported and the area does not see any disturbances during the morning rush hour.
Pro Palestine protesters tried to set up a new solidarity encampment outside of Los Angeles city hall but the LAPD came in riot gear and swept the camp of tents and protesters. The LAPD brought out hundreds of police officers for about 40 protesters and made zero arrests. pic.twitter.com/e5CIdal4lb
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In Pennsylvania, pro-Palestinian protesters have left the University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning after several demonstrators clashed with police. Some protesters wrestled officers over control of metal barriers and taunted them with derisive chants, and officers were seen throwing some protesters to the ground.
The conflict marked the second straight night of demonstrations. Most protesters had left the area by 2 a.m. Tuesday, after Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and his representatives met with encampment members. No arrests were made during Monday night’s confrontations.
The Times of Israel Community.