Fatal Confrontation at Pro-Israel, Pro-Palestinian Rally Claims Jewish Man's Life in California

Authorities in Southern California are investigating the death of a Jewish man, Paul Kessler, who fell and struck his head during a confrontation with a pro-Palestinian demonstrator at a demonstration in Thousand Oaks. Conflicting witness accounts have made it unclear what led to the fall, and investigators have not ruled out the possibility of a hate crime. No arrests have been made, and officials are asking for video footage to aid in their investigation. Tensions have been escalating in the United States amid the Israel-Hamas war, and authorities are urging the public to refrain from spreading rumors or misinformation.