Articles tagged as: Gaza
September 6, 2024
Whatever happened to ... the Gaza neurosurgeon who faced a wrenching decision
Husam Abukhedeir, the chief neurosurgeon at Al-Shifa Hospital, helped the injured, watched many die, including his sister, then knew what he had to do to protect his family. How is he faring today?
Read MoreJune 4, 2024
West Lafayette city council votes down resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire
The West Lafayette city council this week voted down a resolution calling for a bilateral ceasefire in Gaza.
Read MoreMay 31, 2024
Local Jewish woman finds purpose as antisemitism rises
The conflict in the Middle East has deep social impacts across the U.S., including Indiana. One local Jewish woman shares her renewed sense of purpose.
Read MoreMay 30, 2024
Local city officials feel the heat as calls for Gaza ceasefire resolutions mount
Calls for cities to take a stance on the war in Gaza are putting pressure on not just national politicians, but also local leaders. In some U.S. cities like West Lafayette in Indiana, city officials are feeling the heat as calls for a Gaza ceasefire resolution mount.
Read MoreMay 5, 2024
IU protesters hold alternative graduation as pro-Palestinian encampment continues
Hours before Indiana University’s undergraduate ceremony at Memorial Stadium, protesters hosted an alternate graduation ceremony in Dunn Meadow.
Read MoreApril 28, 2024
IU officials issue statement after student arrests and faculty condemnation
Indiana University president and provost issued an update as protests continue on campus. More than 33 students have been arrested amid faculty condemnation.
Read MoreApril 28, 2024
IU changes policy day before encampment arrests
Indiana University changed its policy on encampments one day before pro-Palestine protesters began. At least 34 students have been arrested so far.
Read MoreApril 25, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protest outside governor’s residence leads to 14 arrests
Protestors said they take issue with Gov. Eric Holcomb's support of Israel.
Read MoreMarch 22, 2024
There's already 'catastrophic' hunger in Gaza. Who decides when to call it a 'famine?'
A report out this week says hunger, malnutrition and even starvation are widespread in Gaza, but stopped short of declaring it a 'famine.' Here's a primer on what that means, and who gets to decide.
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2024
Debate intensifies on campus as Indiana University suspends professor and cancels a Palestinian artist's exhibit
Tensions on U.S. college campuses have been rising since the Israel-Hamas war started more than 100 days ago. That's been playing out locally as Indiana University suspended a professor and canceled a Palestinian artist's exhibit.
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