A bunch of Jewish college students on the College of Pittsburgh was allegedly attacked with a glass bottle, leaving two college students injured, the college introduced.
In accordance to an announcement from the Pennsylvania faculty, college students have been attacked close to the Cathedral of Studying, a focus on the Pittsburgh campus, round 11:30 p.m. Friday.
Two college students have been injured within the assaults. The scholars, who have been carrying conventional Jewish yarmulkes, have been handled on the scene, the college stated.
College of Pittsburgh police arrested a person close to the Cathedral of Studying on campus, the place an individual attacked a gaggle of Jewish college students. (Robert Knopes/UCG/Common Photos Group through Getty Photos)
The alleged perpetrator, the college stated, had no recognized college affiliation and was instantly arrested by Pitt Police.
The suspect was carrying a kaffiyeh, a conventional checkered scarf worn within the Center East and more and more displayed as a logo of solidarity with Palestinians.
College leaders have been involved with the Hillel College Middle in addition to the Jewish Federation of Better Pittsburgh.
The college condemned the assault, calling it “appalling.”
“To be clear: Neither acts of violence nor antisemitism will be tolerated,” the assertion stated. “Native and federal companions are supporting Pitt Police on this ongoing investigation.”
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke out about an assault on Jewish college students on the College of Pittsburgh, condemning Thursday’s antisemitic act. (Reuters/Mike Segar)
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro stated “antisemitism and hate-fueled violence of any kind has no place” locally.
“No matter what you look like, where you come from, or who you do or do not pray to, you deserve to feel safe on your campus here in Pennsylvania,” Shapiro posted on X. “As an investigation proceeds, let me be clear: antisemitism and hate-fueled violence of any kind has no place in our Commonwealth.
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“Lori and I are praying for the scholars injured and the Pitt group.”
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Antisemitism has been on the rise in the U.S. since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks, when terrorists invaded Israel and killed approximately 1,200. More than 240 others were taken hostage.
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The Hamas attacks and subsequent Israel-Hamas war have had a toll on college campuses, with many descending into ongoing protests and sit-ins.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the University of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Police Department for comment.
