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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 university read.
“At least one student was injured by this incident, which is now under an investigation that will examine among other things whether individuals were targeted based on their Jewish faith,” it stated.
Israel Fest is a celebration at the Washington D.C.-based university featuring Israeli food, music and activities. Groups such as GW Hillel and Chabah cohost the festivities. This year’s gathering, held April 27, was billed as the groups’ “biggest event of the year,” according to a social media post.
Campus officials are working with law enforcement and “will utilize all available avenues to investigate these concerning reports thoroughly and hold any perpetrators who are identified accountable to the fullest extent under university policies and applicable law.”
“The university condemns this reprehensible and criminal action. Acts like this have no place in our community, which is a safe and inclusive place for individuals of all backgrounds, perspectives and experiences,” officials stated.
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