Israeli consulate in New York deeply troubled by rise in anti-Semitic incidents at Columbia, NYU [Video]

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.”

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