Amherst for Palestine Demands Divestment Outside Trustee Dinner
Students protested outside a trustee dinner at the Inn on Boltwood, criticizing the college’s stance on the war and demanding divestment from companies profiting from Israeli violence.
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Town Council Approves Ceasefire Resolution After Six-Hour Meeting
After hours of debate and the defeat of a number of contentious amendments, the Amherst town council approved a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and an immediate release of all hostages.
Josh Paul Discusses Resignation from State Department Over Israel Policy
Paul made headlines for his resignation in October, in the early stages of Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. He discussed the failures of the U.S. policy in the region and the centrality of arms sales to American diplomacy.
Khalidi Continues Palestine/Israel Series, Asks “Why Do We Care?”
In the second part of his three-part lecture series, Dr. Ahmad Samih Khalidi analyzed the forces that have kept the Palestine-Israel conflict in the news cycle for decades, including Jerusalem’s status as a holy land for three world religions and the region as a geopolitical crossroads.
Giving Birth in the Rubble: Healthcare Access for Palestinian Women Amidst Violence and Displacement
Logan Maniscalo ’24 sheds light on the horrific conditions faced by Palestinian women due to Israel’s assault on Gaza.
Columnist Bret Stephens Defines Terms, Discusses Israel-Palestine Conflict
Last Wednesday, conservative columnist Bret Stephens spoke about Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack, the ensuing violence in Gaza, and the overlap between anti-Israel sentiments and antisemitism. His presence sparked controversy and the organization of counter-programming.
Students Organize Panel on the History of the Gaza Strip
A coalition of student groups organized a panel of experts on the Middle East and Palestine as counter-programming to a talk by Bret Stephens. The panelists discussed the history of Israeli violence in the Gaza Strip and the racism of the modern Zionist movement.