The Chicago Police Department (CPD) has released images of two wanted suspects attacking two Jewish students near DePaul University Wednesday afternoon in what law enforcement is describing as a “hate crime/battery.”

INCIDENT was held in Lincoln Park near DePaul University as two students were showing their support for Israel, CPD says.

“During this incident an offender verbally engaged the victim and did antisemitic remarks before repeatedly striking the victim,” CPD said.

One of the victims was a former member of the Israel Defense Forces who wore a sign identifying him as such and inviting conversation, according to Josh Weiner, a co-founder of the Chicago Jewish Alliance, who said he knew both victims and spoke. with them since the incident, according to Reuters.

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The Chicago Police Department has released images of two suspects wanted for attacking two Jewish students near DePaul University Wednesday afternoon in what law enforcement is describing as a “hate crime/battery.” (Chicago Police Department)

The suspects are described as two men who are both in their 20s and weigh between 150 and 170 pounds.

The first suspect was wearing a black balaclava covering his face, a white t-shirt and khaki pants. He is between 5 feet, 8 inches and 5 feet, 11 inches.

The second suspect has a beard, short dark hair with shaved sides. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black pants and black shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to call Area Three Detectives at 312-744-8261.

Robert Manuel, the university’s president, said the incident occurred in front of the Student Center around 3:20 p.m., prompting a public safety alert for faculty, staff and students.

Pro-Israel protesters at DePaul University’s Lincoln Park campus in Chicago clashed with anti-Israel protesters during a two-week campus camp in May. (ALEX WROBLEWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

“I am horrified to say that the attack targeted two Jewish students at DePaul who were visibly showing their support for Israel,” Manuel said Thursday.

The two students refused medical treatment for their injuries, he said.

“We are outraged that this happened on our campus. It is completely unacceptable and a violation of DePaul’s values ​​of upholding and caring for the dignity of every individual,” Manuel said.

The university provides care and resources to students and works with Chicago police.

“We will do everything in our power to hold those responsible for this scandalous incident,” he added.

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In the wake of the attack, DePaul said it would “continue to do everything it can to ensure” it is “safe and welcoming” for all members of its “diverse university community.”

“We recognize that for a significant part of us jewish community, Israel is an essential part of their Jewish identity,” Manuel said. “These students — and every student — should feel safe on our college campus. Our shared expectations and guiding principles make it clear that DePaul will not tolerate any act of hate or violence.”

“Please know that the safety and well-being of our university community remains our highest priority,” Manuel concluded.

Police dismantled an anti-Israel encampment at DePaul on May 16 after the university cited multiple threats over the course of two weeks as an active demonstration site. (WFLD)

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DePaul University was one of many US schools with active anti-Israel demonstrations earlier this year.

Chicago police officers cleaned out an anti-Israeli camp from the university’s quad on May 16 after more than two weeks of protests led to the closure of all green spaces.

Reuters contributed to this report.