UCLA Chancellor Faces Scrutiny Over Antisemitism and Campus Protests

UCLA Chancellor Gene Block testified before a congressional committee, expressing regret over the delayed police response to violence between pro-Palestinian protesters and counterprotesters on campus. The inquiry, which also involved leaders from Rutgers and Northwestern, focused on the rise of antisemitism and the challenges public universities face in balancing free speech with student safety. Block acknowledged the need for better preparedness and mentioned ongoing investigations into the incidents.