Threatening statements about Jews on an internet discussion board have caused concern among students at Cornell University, leading to increased security measures at a Jewish center and kosher dining hall. The messages, posted on an online forum about fraternities and sororities, occurred amidst a wave of antisemitic and anti-Muslim rhetoric on social media during the Israel-Hamas conflict. New York Governor Kathy Hochul promised to identify and hold accountable those making online threats. The Cornell University Police Department and the FBI are investigating the incident. The threats have left Jewish students feeling unsafe, and both Jewish and Muslim students have reported feeling isolated and unsupported by their universities. The Biden administration has condemned the increase in antisemitic incidents and plans to address the issue with campus law enforcement officials.

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