The Gaza War and Its Impact on the L.G.B.T.Q. Community
The ongoing Gaza war has caused significant rifts within the L.G.B.T.Q. community, particularly in New York. This issue has come to the forefront during Pride Month, a period usually marked…
Israeli Airstrike in Rafah Kills 45, Sparks International Outcry
On Sunday, May 26, an Israeli airstrike hit an encampment for displaced Palestinians in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, killing at least 45 people and injuring dozens more, according…
UN Court Orders Immediate Halt to Israeli Offensive in Gaza
May 24, 2024 – The United Nations’ top court has directed Israel to “immediately halt” its military offensive in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza where over one million Palestinians…
International Criminal Court Calls for Arrest of Netanyahu and Hamas Officials
On May 20, 2024, the International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan announced his request for arrest warrants targeting leaders from both Israel and Hamas. This decision is based on…
Yahya Sinwar’s Role in the Continuing Israel-Hamas Conflict
Last October, after Hamas launched an attack on Israel, triggering the conflict in Gaza, Israeli leaders labeled Yahya Sinwar, the top official of Hamas in the region, as a “dead…
Navigating Free Speech and Campus Safety Amidst the Israel-Hamas Conflict
In recent months, university leaders have grappled with effectively communicating their free speech policies during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. This dilemma has escalated to the point where law enforcement in…
Columbia University’s Response to Antisemitism in the Spotlight
On Wednesday, there was a feeling of rdéjà vu on Capitol Hill as the president of Columbia University testified about the university’s response to antisemitic incidents following the Oct. 7…
Gaza’s Escalating Humanitarian Emergency
The situation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah has become incredibly dire for the people living there. Imagine a city originally home to 250,000 people now crowded with around…