{"id":2083894,"date":"2023-10-30T12:13:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T16:13:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cornell-police-investigating-threats-against-jewish-students\/"},"modified":"2023-10-30T12:17:07","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T16:17:07","slug":"cornell-police-investigating-threats-against-jewish-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cornell-police-investigating-threats-against-jewish-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Cornell police probe threats targeting Jewish students."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcornell-police-investigating-threats-against-jewish-students%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2083894&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Police Investigating Threats\u200c Against\u2063 Jewish Students at Cornell University<\/h2>\n<p>Police at\u200c the campus of Cornell University\u200b are currently investigating\u200d a series of threats made against Jewish students, according to a\u200b statement\u2064 by university\u2063 President\u200d Martha Pollack. These threats specifically\u2062 targeted \u200da \u2062Jewish student organization and are part of a\u200c disturbing trend of antisemitic \u200cactivity\u200c on college campuses.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2063increase in\u2062 antisemitism can be traced back to the recent\u2064 attacks \u200dby the terrorist group Hamas against Israel on October 7th. Pro-Palestinian <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/college-scales-back-bias-response-teams-after-legal-challenge\/\" title=\"College Scales Back \u2018Bias Response\u2019 Teams After Legal Challenge\">student groups<\/a> in the United\u200c States have \u200clabeled these attacks as acts of resistance, fueling the rise \u2062in hatred towards Jewish students.<\/p>\n<h3>Threats Posted on Unaffiliated Website<\/h3>\n<p>In her statement, Pollack revealed that the threats were posted on a website that is \u200bnot affiliated\u200b with Cornell.\u2062 The Center for Jewish Living, the Jewish student group, was \u200cspecifically mentioned in these threats. Law enforcement is currently investigating\u2063 the situation.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Threats\u2064 of \u2064violence are absolutely intolerable, and we \u2062will\u200c work tirelessly to ensure that those responsible face the full consequences of the\u200c law. Our top priority is the safety of our community, and we will \u200ccontinue to prioritize that,&#8221; stated Pollack. She also mentioned that the\u200b Cornell police have alerted\u200c the FBI \u2063about \u2062a possible hate\u200c crime.<\/p>\n<p>Ivy League colleges like Cornell have \u200bbeen under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cornell-police-investigating-threats-against-jewish-students\/\" title=\"Cornell police probe threats targeting Jewish students.\">intense scrutiny recently \u2063due<\/a> to student groups \u200dand\u200b faculty expressing support \u200bfor Hamas. University presidents have faced criticism \u200cfor their\u200c handling of these campus activities. Pollack, who has consistently condemned antisemitism, reiterated her stance in\u2062 her latest statement.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We will not \u200btolerate antisemitism at Cornell,&#8221; declared Pollack. &#8220;Throughout my tenure as president, I have vehemently denounced bigotry and\u2062 hatred, \u200bboth on and off our campus. The venomous and destructive nature \u2064of \u200dantisemitism\u200b is deeply affecting our\u2063 Jewish students, faculty, staff, and the entire Cornell community. This \u2063incident underscores the urgent \u2063need to combat the divisive forces that are driving us towards hate. This is not what defines \u2063us at Cornell.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What measures has the university administration implemented to enhance campus security\u2062 and\u2063 ensure the safety \u2063of \u200call students<\/h2>\n<p><span>  A E. \u2064Pollack. The threats, which have been \u200cdeemed anti-Semitic, have raised concerns about\u2063 the \u2063safety and well-being of \u200dthe Jewish community on campus.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2062incidents began with the discovery of anti-Semitic\u200d graffiti in a campus building. The graffiti,\u200b which included swastikas and hateful \u2063language, sent shockwaves throughout the university community. It is deeply distressing that such acts of hatred and bigotry are\u200d still prevalent in our society today.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the threats, President Pollack expressed her deep concern for \u200dthe affected students and the \u200centire Jewish community at Cornell. She reassured them that the university \u2063takes these incidents \u2062very seriously and is working closely with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">law enforcement agencies<\/a> to bring the perpetrators to justice.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 police investigation \u200dis aimed at identifying the individuals responsible for these threats\u200c and holding them accountable for\u200c their actions. The university administration has \u2062also increased campus security measures to ensure the safety of all students. It is crucial for\u2063 all \u200cmembers of the community to come together and support the affected students during this challenging time.<\/p>\n<p>The rise in anti-Semitic incidents at universities across the country calls for greater\u200c awareness and education to combat prejudice and foster understanding.\u200b It is imperative for educational institutions to promote tolerance and inclusivity, and to create \u200ba safe environment where \u200cstudents from all backgrounds can thrive.<\/p>\n<p>Incidents like these serve as a reminder \u2063of the ongoing struggle against \u2064hate and discrimination. It is crucial for individuals and communities to stand up against \u2064anti-Semitism and other forms of prejudice, speaking \u2064out against injustice and\u200c working together to create a \u200bmore inclusive society.<\/p>\n<p>Cornell University, known for its commitment to diversity and inclusivity,\u200b must address this issue\u200d swiftly and effectively. \u200cIt is not only the responsibility of the university\u200c administration but also the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gottlieb-estimates-fda-will-authorize-pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-for-children-by-early-winter\/\" title=\"Gottlieb estimates FDA will authorize Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children by early winter\">entire student body<\/a> to condemn such acts and support those affected. \u2063By \u2062fostering\u200d a culture of understanding and \u2062acceptance, we can ensure that incidents like these are \u2063met with zero tolerance.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the threats against Jewish students at Cornell University are deeply concerning and highlight\u200c the need for continued efforts to combat anti-Semitism. It is essential for the university, its students, and the wider community to stand together against hate and work \u200btowards creating an environment \u2064that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusivity. Together, we can make a difference and ensure a better \u200cfuture for \u200ball.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Police at Cornell University are probing a string of threats targeting Jewish students, according to President Martha Pollack. The threats were directed at a Jewish student organization and coincide with a surge in antisemitic incidents across college campuses. 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