Columbia University Students Hospitalized After Chemical Attack During Pro-Palestinian Protest

NYPD Investigates as University Bans Alleged Perpetrators Amid Heightened Campus Tensions

Eight students were hospitalized and dozens more sought medical attention after allegedly being sprayed with a chemical substance during a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University.
The New York Police Department is investigating the incident, with the substance involved being tested.
Columbia University has banned the alleged perpetrators from campus while the investigation continues.
The incident has heightened tensions on campus, with student groups demanding an end to a dual degree program between Columbia and Tel Aviv University, and calling for the university to pay for the protesters’ medical bills.
The incident comes amid ongoing pro-Palestinian protests on campus, following the Israeli bombardment of Gaza.