Yale Condemns Antisemitic Desecration of Menorah on New Haven Green

Yale University has condemned the placement of a Palestinian flag on a menorah near its campus, calling it a "desecration" and a deeply antisemitic act. The incident occurred during a demonstration sponsored by several groups in Connecticut, and the university has asked the police to investigate. The Anti-Defamation League has documented a rise in antisemitic incidents, including on college campuses, and campus leaders are facing pressure to address the issue. The Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven has called the incident an act of antisemitism, while a group called Yalies4Palestine has condemned the action and stated that the person responsible was not affiliated with any of the participating groups.