'Are you a Zionist?' Checkpoints at UCLA encampment provoked fear, debate among Jews

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'Are you a Zionist?' Checkpoints at UCLA encampment provoked fear, debate among Jews

At UCLA, the legacy of the pro-Palestinian encampment remains an issue of much debate, particularly among Jewish students.

In the days leading up to April 30 — when pro-Israel counterprotesters attacked the camp with fists, bats and chemical spray, and police took hours to stop the violence — frustration had swelled among many Jews: Viral videos showed activists restricting the passage of students they targeted as Zionists.

On campuses across the country, no word has become more charged than "Zionist."
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