Our V24 undercover investigative series into American higher education has uncovered troubling anti-Semitic rhetoric, from students to activists, across campuses. This latest exposé focuses on UCLA, revealing hostile claims, conspiratorial rhetoric, and growing anti-Israel sentiments among students, highlighting the deepening radicalism within the institution.
UCLA Protests
Undercover footage from UCLA uncovers a pattern of extremist rhetoric and blatant disinformation. Far from healthy political discourse, some participants dismiss well-documented atrocities, propagate anti-Israel conspiracy theories, and blame “Jewish CEOs” for controlling the media. Strikingly, only a minority of protestors appear to be enrolled students; the rest seem to be outside agitators seeking to hijack campus activism.
The footage reveals outright denial of the October 7 Hamas attacks, branded as a “hoax”, alongside the recycling of classic anti-Semitic tropes cloaked as critiques of global corporations. Chants like “From the River to the Sea” and “Israel will fall” echo elsewhere on American campuses, pushing beyond legitimate criticism into demonization and delegitimization.
Academic Complicity
How does a prestigious university like UCLA permit a climate where extremist claims go unchallenged? Protesters themselves admit that only about 10% are actual students, suggesting lax oversight and a dangerous tolerance of fringe elements. By rejecting rational discourse and resorting to conspiratorial accusations targeting Jewish individuals in media and business, these groups seek to intimidate peers and silence dissent.
This investigation follows similar exposures at other leading universities, highlighting a growing pattern. Some UCLA activists even wear masks, not solely out of ideological fervor but out of fear that employers allegedly influenced by Jewish interests would discriminate against them. This paranoia fuels division, alienating rather than engaging the campus community.
Denial of Documented Atrocities
Undercover footage reveals protesters denying the October 7 Hamas-led massacre, rape, and abduction of Israeli civilians, dismissing eyewitness accounts and official reports as “hoaxes.” This blatant distortion exposes how deeply propaganda has infiltrated the campus atmosphere. Misinterpreting media corrections and political statements, some even accuse the White House of fabricating war crimes to justify Israel’s response, ignoring overwhelming evidence.
This denial echoes classic propaganda tactics: rejecting well-substantiated facts and embracing conspiratorial narratives to obscure moral truths. These radical voices seek to erode sympathy for victims, reverse the roles of aggressor and defender, and brand Israel’s defense as “genocide.” They reject historical nuance and documented evidence, creating a dangerous void where hate and confusion take root.
Leadership Under Pressure
The growing infiltration of extremist ideology at UCLA and other universities raises a critical question: Are academic institutions unintentionally enabling spaces where historical truth and ethical boundaries are blurred? Administrators, faculty, and student leaders must address not only the erosion of reasoned discourse but also the severe psychological impact on vulnerable communities, especially Jewish students facing a hostile environment.
Going forward, universities must act with transparency and vigilance, recommitting to factual rigor, civil dialogue, and safeguarding all students from hate-fueled ideologies. Without decisive action, the line between free speech and extremist incitement will continue to erode, threatening the intellectual integrity and emotional well-being of entire campus communities.
Stefan Tompson
Founder | Visegrad24
