NYU cancels fall semester abroad in Tel Aviv

NEW YORK (WABC) -- NYU is canceling its fall semester abroad in Tel Aviv.

10 students were scheduled to go.

In a statement, the school says, "Like other universities around the country, including some that have shortened their summer programs or suspended their fall classes, NYU made its decision to suspend its fall courses after careful deliberation."

"The university was approached by some students and their families who expressed concern about the situation in the region and asked if NYU would be going forward with its fall courses in Tel Aviv."

"The safety of these 10 students was our foremost concern in our deliberations about whether or not to disrupt the academic program. While this was not an easy decision to make, by doing so this week we were able to work with them to find alternative programs for the fall."

"We look forward to resuming classes at the Tel Aviv site in January."