A hit-and-run incident at Stanford University is being investigated as a potential hate crime after an Arab Muslim student was injured. The victim reported that the driver deliberately hit him after making eye contact and yelled a racial slur. The incident has prompted condemnation from university officials and calls to address growing Islamophobia and hatred in communities. The victim's injuries are said to be non-life-threatening. California authorities are now conducting a hate crime investigation into the incident. This incident is occurring amidst heightened tensions following recent Hamas terror attacks and Israeli bombardment of Gaza. The incident is reminiscent of a similar hate crime in Chicago last month, where a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy was stabbed to death. Muslim and Arab groups across the country have reported an increase in vandalism, threats, and harassment. The university has increased security measures on campus to ensure the safety and well-being of all students.