Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, is on high alert after a series of antisemitic threats were posted to an online student forum. The threats, which included calls to shoot Jewish students and slit their throats, targeted the building housing the university's kosher dining hall. The Cornell University police, in collaboration with the FBI, are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime. The university's Hillel organization has advised Jewish students to steer clear of the building.

These threats come on the heels of anti-Israel graffiti being discovered on campus, amid growing tensions surrounding the Israel-Hamas war. Cornell President Martha Pollack has strongly condemned the antisemitic threats, pledging that the university will not tolerate such acts. Cornell's Jewish community and campus security are working together to ensure the safety of students and staff.

The incident has raised concerns about the rise in antisemitic attacks on college campuses across the United States. Universities are grappling with how to address students' concerns about the conflict in the Middle East while also promoting a safe and inclusive environment for all students. The investigation into the threats at Cornell University is ongoing.