UC Berkeley Students and Faculty March in Silence to Demand Safety for Jewish Community

In a powerful demonstration against campus antisemitism, UC Berkeley students, faculty, and allies marched in silence, demanding action from the administration.

• About 250 Jewish students, faculty, and allies marched in silence at UC Berkeley to demand safety and action against antisemitism.
• The march was sparked by a violent incident on Feb. 26, where a mob prevented an Israeli attorney from speaking and assaulted Jewish students.
• A federal investigation into UC Berkeley's handling of antisemitism on campus has been announced by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Protesters avoided the blocked Sather Gate, symbolizing the administration's inaction, by crossing Strawberry Creek.
• Speakers at a rally emphasized the need for the university to enforce policies and ensure inclusivity and respect for all students.

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