A group of masked youths reportedly entered a classroom at City University of London yesterday, where Jewish economics professor Michael Ben-Gad was conducting a lecture. The incident involved the individuals disrupting the session in what appears to be an unprovoked manner.
Professor Ben-Gad described the situation to British media, stating that one of the masked individuals made threatening gestures toward him, including gestures suggesting slitting his throat. The nature of the encounter has raised concerns about safety and the impact on academic freedom within the university setting.
City University London has yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident. Authorities are reportedly investigating the circumstances surrounding the intrusion and the identities of those involved. It remains unclear whether the incident was targeted or part of a broader pattern of harassment.
The university community and wider academic circles may be taking note of the event as discussions about campus safety and security continue to be prominent. No injuries have been reported, and police efforts to gather further details are ongoing.