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The Israeli embassy 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.”
Police in riot gear stand guard as demonstrators chant slogans outside the Columbia University campus on Thursday, April 18, in New York City. (AP/Mary Altaffer)
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.”
NYPD officers patrol the area as hundreds of anti-Israel agitators stage a demonstration outside of NYU’s Stern School of Business in Manhattan, New York on Monday, April 22, 2024. The protesters staged a tent encampment in front of the school as they demanded a permanent cease fire between Israel and Gaza. (Julia Bonavita/Fox News Digital)
“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.
