The author describes a concerning rise in antisemitism at UC Berkeley, particularly through actions by groups like Graduate Students for Justice in Palestine and Bears for Palestine.

Ussama Makdisi, Professor of History at the University of California Berkeley and known for his work on the modern Arab world, discusses themes of equality and coexistence in Palestine and Israel in a recent interview.

The text discusses the current situation in Gaza, where Israel's policies are leading to starvation and a lack of aid reaching the people due to restrictions and bombings, supported by the US with weapons.