Students at LA top college plot ‘depraved’ stunt to mark massacre that shocked the world

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   UCLA students plan protest on 3rd anniversary of Hamas attack on Israel

   Students for Justice in Palestine at UCLA are planning a demonstration on campus to mark the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, which resulted in about 1,200 deaths and 251 hostages. The event has generated significant backlash, with critics condemning the language used and expressing concern over campus tensions related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. The protest is scheduled for noon on October 7 at Bruin Plaza.

   Why it matters

   The October 7 attack was a pivotal event in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, leading to a significant escalation of tensions in the region. The planned protest at UCLA is part of a larger wave of demonstrations and events taking place on college campuses and around the world to mark the anniversary of the attack. These events often spark intense debate and controversy, reflecting the complex and deeply polarized nature of the conflict.

   What is confirmed

   • Over 70 pro-Palestinian protests are planned for the October 7 anniversary.
   • Hundreds of anti-Israel protests are planned worldwide around the October 7 anniversary.
   • Universities in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver brace for October 7 protests.
   • Authorities worldwide brace for pro-Palestine protests on October 7 anniversary.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Students at LA top college plot 'depraved' stunt to mark massacre that shocked the world.

   What to watch next

   • The actual occurrence and scale of protests on October 7, 2026
   • Reactions from university administrations and law enforcement
   • Potential changes in campus policies or public statements from university officials
   Sources used for this update (19)

   1. The Jerusalem Post — University of Toronto hosting October 7 event, 'Honoring Our Martyrs' on massacre anniversary
   2. The Times of Israel — Hundreds of anti-Israel protests planned worldwide around October 7 anniversary
   3. New York Post — Students at LA top college plot ‘depraved’ stunt to mark massacre that shocked the world
   4. The Globe and Mail — Universities in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver brace for Oct. 7 protests
   5. The Times of Israel — US-Israeli group warns colleges about anti-Israel protests on third anniversary of October 7 attack
   6. Toronto Star — Rosie DiManno: Three years on, University of Toronto campus still sits on Oct. 7 fault lines
   7. The Jerusalem Post — Over 70 pro-Palestinian protests planned for Oct. 7 anniversary
   8. Haaretz — Authorities worldwide brace for pro-Palestine protests on October 7 anniversary
   9. chronicleonline.com — Mideast War Anniversary Protest
   10. Daily Bruin — UCLA student group hosts vigil to mourn Palestinians killed in Israel-Hamas war
   11. City Journal — Why Students for Justice in Palestine is Celebrating October 7
   12. The Times of Israel — Protesters chant for intifada outside Columbia University at Oct. 7 rally
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