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DePaul University Students Assaulted for Supporting Israel
Masked attackers assaulted two Jewish students at DePaul University for visibly supporting Israel; the incident is under investigation as a potential hate crime.
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Robert L. ManuelJewish Students
- Where and when did the assault take place?
- The assault occurred on the Lincoln Park campus of DePaul University in Chicago. Both victims declined medical attention, and the investigation is ongoing.
- What is the context surrounding this incident?
- The incident follows heightened tensions on campus related to student protests and divestment campaigns concerning Israel. It also coincides with a rise in antisemitic threats across the United States.
- What is the current status of the investigation?
- The Chicago Police Department is investigating the incident as simple battery but is also working with DePaul University to determine if it qualifies as a hate crime. The investigation is ongoing.
- How did DePaul University respond to the incident?
- DePaul University President Robert L. Manuel condemned the attack, stating that it violated the university's values, and pledged the university's full cooperation with the police investigation.
- What happened to the two Jewish students at DePaul University?
- Two Jewish students at DePaul University were physically assaulted by masked individuals while visibly showing support for Israel. The attack is under investigation as a potential hate crime.