An investigation is underway after two Jewish students were assaulted on DePaul University's campus while visibly supporting Israel. Masked assailants struck the students in front of the Student Center, prompting university officials to work with the Chicago Police Department to explore whether the incident can be classified as a hate crime targeting their Jewish identity. University President Robert L. Manuel condemned the attack and reaffirmed the commitment to student safety amidst a backdrop of rising anti-Semitic violence nationwide. Both victims sustained injuries but declined medical treatment. The investigation continues as tensions around the Israel-Palestinian conflict impact campus dynamics.