UMass Amherst Student Arrested for Assaulting Jewish Student and Desecrating Israeli Flag

A University of Massachusetts Amherst student was arrested for allegedly assaulting a Jewish student and spitting on the Israeli flag during a vigil organized by UMass Hillel. The suspect, who approached the crowd aggressively, was released on bail but prohibited from returning to campus. The university condemned the actions as reprehensible and unacceptable, emphasizing that they do not represent any group or organization. Antisemitism has been on the rise on college campuses following Hamas' attack on Israel, and UMass Hillel urged students to remain vigilant and avoid engaging with counter-protesters.