A White House spokesman denounced violent anti-Jewish protests at Columbia University on Sunday, highlighting concerns over rising antisemitism.
President Joe Biden has thus far not issued a personal statement on the matter, Cleveland Jewish News reported.
Bates said, "Calls for violence and physical intimidation targeting Jewish students and the Jewish community are blatantly antisemitic, unconscionable, and dangerous." The tension escalated over the weekend, prompting a campus leader, Rabbi Elie Buechler, to urge Jewish students to leave until safety could be guaranteed.
Hundreds of demonstrators advocating for Palestinian rights have gathered over the past week, calling for an end to the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, Mediaite reported.
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