Yale University Student Stabbed with Palestinian Flag During Protest
A Jewish student at Yale University, identified as Sahar Tartak, was stabbed in the eye with a Palestinian flag during an anti-Israel protest on campus. Tartak, who is the editor-in-chief of the Yale Free Press, was covering the protest along with a friend.
Protest Details
- The protest at Beinecke Plaza drew hundreds of students in support of Palestinians.
- Tartak and her friend were singled out by the protesters for being Jewish.
- A human blockade was formed to prevent their movement around the protest area.
Incident Description
Tartak recounted that a protester with a covered face waved a Palestinian flag in her face, hitting her left eye. Despite trying to pursue the assailant, she was blocked by other protesters.
She reported the incident to the police, who called an ambulance for her. However, no one at the protest attempted to identify or apprehend the attacker.
Response and Investigation
Tartak mentioned the absence of administrators and campus police intervention during the violent turn of events. The Yale University Police Department is currently investigating the assault at Beinecke Plaza.
