Tag: Gaza
4 faculty 'de-affiliate' from Middle Eastern Studies Program, citing Israel-Hamas response
The decision came from a combination of long-term structural problems within the program and the impact of a lack of transparency. Read More »
Chabad hosts Israeli tour guide to discuss Israel-Hamas war, antisemitism
Lyana Rotstein discussed the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and how the conflict has impacted her family, community and Israelis. Read More »
Palestine rally highlights Indigenous solidarity, calls for end to 'genocide'
Demonstrators from RIAC and SU's FJP called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an end to “genocide” at Wednesday's rally. Read More »
‘We are still alive’: Friends, colleagues fundraise for SU alumnus' evacuation from Palestine
Maxwell alumnus Mohammed Shat and his family, who live in Gaza City, are trapped in Rafah after bombings forced them to flee. Read More »
‘Art Build for Palestine’ promotes awareness through 'grassroots' organizing
The Syracuse Peace Council hosted an event where attendees made pro-Palestine art, including buttons, pamphlets and zines. Read More »
FJP hosts Palestine in Focus panel to ‘historicize’ conflict
Community members gathered in the Kittredge Auditorium to hear SU faculty discuss Palestinian perspectives regarding the Israel-Hamas war. Read More »
Panelists discuss the community effect of Black and Arab solidarities
Black/Arab Relationalities recently funded by the Mellon Foundation, allowing for the recipients of the grant Carol Fadda and Dana Olwan to host different events. At the Community Folk Art Center, a panel of six discussed Black-Arab solidarity. Read More »
Dialogue meeting emphasizes listening to bridge Israel-Palestine divide
The two speakers emphasized the importance of conversation in minimizing the divide between Israel and Palestine. Read More »
Pro-Palestine actors have more to lose in Hollywood
Now more than ever, there’s proof that what we consume and support – and what we don’t – is an intentional, political choice that has an impact. Read More »
Students, faculty pray for world peace at interfaith vigil
SU students and faculty joined together to pray for world peace at an interfaith vigil hosted by Hendricks Chapel on Wednesday. Read More »
Students express confusion over content of faculty panel
Students said they expected panelists to address the Israel-Hamas war during SU's “Faculty Panel on Navigating Polarizing Discourses.” Read More »
SA passes bill calling for peace amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war
Syracuse University's Student Association announced its stance on the Israel-Hamas war through a bill, calling for a ceasefire and peace. Read More »
What you need to know about new DPS security measures in response to the Israel-Hamas war
The Daily Orange sent the Department of Public Safety a list of questions regarding its specific actions to increase security measures on campus. Read More »
SU Hillel hosts Millet Ben Haim, survivor of Oct. 7 Hamas attack
Millet Ben Haim, a survivor of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, spoke about her experience escaping the attack with students at Hillel. Read More »
Syracuse man arrested for shooting Palestinian college students
A man who was arrested for allegedly shooting three college students of Palestinian descent in Vermont is from Syracuse. Read More »
Pro-Palestinian speech is a stance for liberation, not antisemitism
Anti-Palestinian and anti-Jewish sentiments are simply different sides of the same worthless coin. No matter what side you bet on, it will flip in favor of denying people’s humanity. Read More »
Before taking a side, reflect on the consequences across communities
How did we once sit next to one another, honoring the tenacity and determination for the survival of our ancestors to now, abandoning those same morals? Read More »
Moderate messages from SU administration fail to protect Jewish students
We as members of the direct or indirect Syracuse community demand that you stop sitting on the sidelines, stop sending moderate messages through email and start using your voice. Read More »
Letters from our community in response to the Israel-Hamas war, on-campus protests
Over the past weeks, The Daily Orange has received Letters to the Editor from a range of Syracuse University’s community members regarding the Israel-Hamas war. Read the collection here. Read More »
Middle East Studies Association criticizes SU for its response to Israel-Hamas War
The Middle Eastern Studies Association sent a letter to SU leadership criticizing them for their “failure to respond to a pattern of egregious threats." Read More »
TikTok furthers generational political divides, fuels conflict
As governments and international bodies grapple with these challenges, the conversation around TikTok's influence is a microcosm of larger discussions about the power and responsibility of digital platforms in the modern world and throughout our generation. Read More »
After hundreds march to support Palestine, Ritter, Groves address 'reprehensible behavior' from protestor
Protesters marched from the Maxwell School to the National Veterans Resource Center, calling for end to violence and divestment from Israel. Read More »