At least five possible hate crime incidents at Stanford University since the onset of the Israel-Hamas war are under investigation, including a hit-and-run crash involving an Arab Muslim student, according to the university's public safety department.

The incident occurred on Friday afternoon when the student was struck by a car. The victim reported that the driver made eye contact, accelerated, and deliberately hit the victim before fleeing the scene while shouting derogatory remarks. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the hit-and-run as a potential hate crime.

Fortunately, the victim's injuries were not life-threatening, but the incident has raised concerns about the safety and well-being of minority communities on campus. In response, Stanford President Richard Saller and Provost Jenny Martinez issued a statement condemning the violence and emphasizing that hatred and violence have no place on their campus.

The student provided a description of the driver, identifying him as a white male in his mid-20s with short dirty-blond hair and a short beard. The vehicle involved was described as a black Toyota 4Runner, possibly a newer model.

This attack is the latest in a series of hate crime incidents at Stanford University. On October 15, a group of Arab, Muslim, and/or Palestinian students reported being shoved by another student following a confrontation over posters on campus. Stanford authorities consider this act as a hate crime and are investigating it accordingly.

On the following day, a student of color was seated near a Palestinian liberation display when another student allegedly spat at them, using derogatory language. School authorities emphasize that spitting on someone motivated by hate is completely unacceptable.

In the weeks that followed, a tote bag decorated with a design shaped like Palestine, belonging to a group of Arab, Muslim, and/or Palestinian students, was deliberately run over in the White Plaza area of the campus. The university's public safety officials are investigating this incident as a hate-motivated crime.

Lastly, on October 28, a mezuzah was forcibly removed from the door of a Jewish student's residence. School officials condemn this act as a form of intimidation against the Jewish community.

The Council on American-Islamic Relations San Francisco Bay Area has called for immediate action to address the growing Islamophobia and hatred that have been plaguing the community.

Stanford University's public safety authorities are urging anyone with information about these incidents to come forward. The university and law enforcement are treating these incidents seriously, recognizing the importance of ensuring safety and promoting a campus environment that values diversity and inclusivity.

As investigations continue, it is essential for the entire community to come together to denounce hate and stand united against any form of discrimination or violence.