University Faces Antisemitic Poster Incident

The University of Rochester faced an antisemitic incident when hundreds of 'wanted' posters targeting Jewish faculty and community leaders were discovered across the campus. The posters accused individuals of crimes like 'ethnic cleansing' and 'displacement of Palestinians' in relation to the Gaza conflict and were condemned by University President Sarah Mangelsdorf as contrary to university values and antisemitic. The university's Department of Public Safety is investigating the vandalism, which involved a strong adhesive causing damage to campus property. The Hillel organization, representing Jewish students, expressed deep concern over the disproportionate targeting of Jewish faculty and staff. This event is part of a broader increase in antisemitic incidents on campuses following heightened tensions related to ongoing Middle East conflicts. No group has claimed responsibility for the posters, and efforts are underway to hold those involved accountable.