NYPD investigating alleged chemical attack on pro-Palestine Columbia University students

Students protesting Israel's bombardment of Gaza reported being sprayed with a chemical that caused nausea and headaches

The New York police department announced on Tuesday it was investigating an alleged chemical attack on students protesting in support of Palestine on Columbia University's campus last week.

Students protesting Israel's bombardment of Gaza - which has killed more than 25,000 people, according to Palestinian health officials - reported being sprayed with a chemical that left many with symptoms such as nausea, abdominal pain, headaches and irritated eyes.