Israeli and Palestinian protesters face off in Los Angeles (15 images)

A Palestinian protester flashes a peace sign to Israeli American protesters across the street during a demonstration in support of Israel in the Westwood section of Los Angeles on July 13, 2014. Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip have reportedly killed nearly 200 Palestinians. UPI/Jim Ruymen

Two Palestinian women are harangued as they walk past Israeli American protesters during a demonstration in support of Israel in the Westwood section of Los Angeles on July 13, 2014. A Palestinian counter demonstration was held across the street to protest Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, which has reportedly killed nearly 200 Palestinians. UPI/Jim Ruymen

A pro Israel protester holds up a sign with the pictures of the tree Israeli's kidnapped and allegedly killed by Hamas as Palestinian Americans hold a counter demonstration across the street in response to the recent strife in Israel and the Gaza Strip. Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, have reportedly killed nearly 200 Palestinians since the turmoil began. UPI/Jim Ruymen

With policemen looking on a Palestinian woman chants to Israeli American protesters across the street during a counter demonstration in the Westwood section of Los Angeles on July 13, 2014. Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip have reportedly killed nearly 200 Palestinians. UPI/Jim Ruymen