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The Israeli consulate in New York City tells Fox News Digital Tuesday that it is “deeply troubled” by the “recent rise in anti-Semitic incidents” unfolding at schools such as Columbia and New York University.
The Consulate General of Israel in New York said “Such acts contravene free speech principles and have no place in academia.”
“We are deeply troubled and strongly condemn the recent rise in anti-Semitic incidents at institutions such as Columbia University and NYU, where Jewish, Israeli, and pro-Israeli students are targeted and denied a safe educational environment,” it said.
“These manifestations of hate are unacceptable. Institutional leaders must urgently address and correct these behaviors,” the consulate added. “Recent events have been overlooked for too long without significant intervention, which is now crucial than ever for the safety and well-being of all students.”
The new guidelines said all courses on the Morningside main campus have moved to hybrid learning “until the end of each school’s Spring 2024 semester.”
“Safety is our highest priority as we strive to support our students’ learning and all the required academic operations,” the school’s Provost Angela Olinto wrote in a statement released early Tuesday morning. “It’s vital that teaching and learning continue during this time.”
Fox News’ Lawrence Richard, Chris Pandolfo and Michael Dorgan contributed to this report.