Some students at UC Berkeley are stating they’re being afraid for their safety and security after an occasion arranged by Jewish pupil teams was closed down by pro-Palestinian demonstrators Monday. 

Now, neighborhood leaders in the Jewish area are contacting the college to do even more when it involves maintaining Jewish students secure on school.

One of the coordinators stated it was a conclusion of the antisemitism she’s seen on school considering that the Oct. 7 strikes, and she likewise thinks it’s developing a society of scare tactics in the direction of Jewish students.

“What they claim to be a ‘peaceful protest,’ was them banging on the window so hard to the point that they shattered the glass,” stated pupil Sharon Knafleman.

She explained the disorderly scene Monday evening on school with numerous pro-Palestinian demonstrators, damaging home windows at Zellerbach Hall where an exclusive occasion arranged by Jewish students teams was readied to happen.

Knafleman asserts demonstrators came to be terrible in the direction of guests, attempting to go within.

“I get in, but behind me a girl is grabbed by the neck and shoved by the crowd,” stated Knafelman. 

The individual talking at the occasion was a previous Israeli soldier, however as a result of safety and security problems, the college terminated the occasion with school cops also accompanying guests via a below ground departure to safety and security.

“Is this 1938-39 Germany? Nazi Germany? Where I have to hide because my safety is at risk?” stated Knafelman. 

The college is highly condemning the case. A part of the declaration by the college’s chancellor stated, “We share your anger and concern and we understand that we must do all that we can to prevent anything like this from happening again.”

But Tyler Gregory with the Jewish Community Relations Council really feels the college has to supply a substantial strategy to make Jewish students feel secure.

“I don’t know what sophomore or junior in high school is looking at what’s happening at Cal if they’re Jewish, and wants to apply to UC Berkeley,” stated Gregory.

Despite Monday’s case, Knafleman stated Jewish pupil teams will certainly remain to make certain their voices are listened to.

“We’re not going to be scared, we’re going to continue being openly and proudly pro-Israel,” she stated.