"Pro-Palestinian Protesters at Columbia Allegedly Hit with Chemical Spray During March"

The NYPD and federal authorities are investigating a possible hate crime targeting pro-Palestinian students at Columbia University who were hit with suspected "skunk spray" during a rally. The incident, which occurred during a protest against U.S. support for Israel's war in Gaza, left several students with symptoms including lightheadedness, nausea, and chest tightness. The university is cooperating with the investigation, and the alleged perpetrators have been banned from campus. The use of "skunk spray," a non-lethal chemical, has sparked outrage and raised concerns about safety and security on campus.