Flag with Star of David and two swastikas raised at NYU ahead of commencement
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Assessment
A flag combining the Star of David with swastikas was flown over an NYU building during commencement, signaling a deliberate escalation in campus antisemitic provocation. The incident moves beyond slogans or protests into symbolic territory that directly targets Jewish identity. The university's response and any disciplinary actions will be closely watched as a test of institutional resolve.