GW Student Injured in Possible Chemical Attack During Israel Fest

GW Student Injured in Possible Chemical Attack During Israel Fest

Yesterday, my campus at George Washington University was the scene of yet another alleged anti-Israel attack. A student was reportedly injured by chemicals contained in dropped vials containing an unknown substance. The University is still looking into the incident, according to a brief statement. However, given the history of anti-Semitic protests on campus, the incident is chilling for many on our campus. Israel Fest is a celebration of Israel…

Student injured after Israel Fest at GWU targeted in apparent chemical assault

A student was injured as the result of some sort of chemical assault that appeared to target participants at Israel Fest at George Washington University, campus officials announced Tuesday. “The university is aware of reports that at Israel Fest last week individuals dropped vials containing an unknown substance, in an apparent attempt to disrupt the festival,” an unsigned statement from the… Source

Officials condemn reported ‘reprehensible’ disruption at Israel Fest that left a student injured

Officials are investigating reports that individuals dropped vials of an unknown substance at Israel Fest last week, leaving at least one student injured, per a University release published Tuesday. Officials said the incident was an “apparent attempt to disrupt” Israel Fest, an annual event GW for Israel hosts to show support for Israel through activities and Israeli food and music, which occurred on April 27 in Kogan Plaza. The University and …