Yale University Condemns Antisemitic Incident at Nearby Pro-Palestinian Rally

Unknown Protester Briefly Hangs Palestinian Flag on Public Hanukkah Menorah, Sparking Outrage and Investigation

A public Hanukkah menorah near Yale University was briefly adorned with a Palestinian flag by a lone protester during a pro-Palestinian rally, sparking outrage from university leaders, elected officials, and clergy in New Haven, Connecticut.
The protester, whose identity remains unknown, quickly removed the flag after being urged to do so by other demonstrators.
Pro-Palestinian activist organizations across Connecticut, including Yalies4Palestine, a co-sponsor of the rally, condemned the incident, describing it as an 'antisemitic action'.
The incident comes amid a tense climate on elite college campuses, which have become regular protest scenes over the Israel-Hamas war, and a rise in antisemitic incidents.
The New Haven Police Department is investigating the incident, but it does not appear to trigger a hate crime as the menorah did not appear to have been damaged.