Palestine

National

Attorney representing a student protester detained by federal immigration agents

4:58pm April 09, 2025

by Patrick Jarenwattananon

Amir Makled sat down with All Things Considered host Juana Summers to describe his experience and what it could mean for other attorneys who are going against the wishes of the Trump administration.

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This synagogue calls itself 'anti-Zionist.' Here's what that means in practice

8:03am March 09, 2025

Tzedek Chicago calls itself anti-Zionist congregation, meaning it does not support a Jewish nation-state.

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Palestinian and Israeli filmmakers team up to create 'No Other Land'

11:03am January 31, 2025

This Oscar-nominated documentary, which tells the story of the Israeli military's demolition of Palestinian homes in the West Bank, was created by a team of two Palestinian and two Israeli filmmakers.

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Rabab Abdulhadi speaks at a local church

Education

Activists and educators host Palestinian scholar on Oct. 7 after Wake Forest University cancels lecture

3:57pm October 08, 2024

by Amy Diaz

Nearly two weeks ago, Wake Forest University canceled a lecture by a Palestinian scholar and activist scheduled for Oct. 7. Some Wake faculty members and community organizers rallied together to host the event in a local church instead.

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Wake Forest University students led a Pro-Palestine protest outside of Wait Chapel

Education

Committee report finds mixed feelings on Wake Forest University's response to pro-Palestine protests

6:00am August 19, 2024

by Amy Diaz

Back in May, law enforcement officers were called to disband a pro-Palestine rally and encampment at Wake Forest University. A committee charged with reviewing the school’s response to the protest released their findings last week.

Ireland's Prime Minister Simon Harris (left), flanked by Ireland's Minister of Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin, speaks Wednesday in Dublin to announce Ireland's recognition of a Palestinian state.

World News

Spain, Norway and Ireland say they will recognize a Palestinian state

6:36pm May 22, 2024

Israel recalls ambassadors, as Spain, Ireland and Norway announce they will formally recognize the Palestinian state this month.

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Education

Wake Forest University faculty consider vote of no confidence in President Susan Wente

4:34pm May 15, 2024

by Amy Diaz

Nearly 200 Wake Forest University faculty and staff members have signed an open letter condemning the administration’s handling of a recent student-led Pro-Palestine rally. They’re also considering a vote of no confidence against President Susan Wente.

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Wake Forest University officials force Pro-Palestine protesters to disband

11:53am May 03, 2024

by Amy Diaz

University officials had initially supported the students, part of a group known as Free Palestine WFU, in peacefully protesting since Tuesday afternoon. But that changed early Friday morning when officials told protesters that they had violated the agreed-upon terms of the encampment and that they would face interim suspension if they did not leave the site.

Students hold signs and lead Pro-Palestine protest outside Wait Chapel

Education

Wake Forest University students camp out at Wait Chapel in Pro-Palestinian protest

3:46pm May 01, 2024

by Amy Diaz

A pro-Palestine protest began on Wake Forest University’s campus Tuesday afternoon, and evolved into an encampment overnight that is still ongoing. Wake Forest officials have now entered into a written agreement with the student organizers.

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Protesters calling for a cease fire in Gaza shut down southbound traffic on Highway 880 in Oakland, Calif. on Monday, April 15, 2024.

National

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down airport highways and bridges in major cities

2:58am April 16, 2024

by The Associated Press

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked roadways in Illinois, California, New York and the Pacific Northwest on Monday, temporarily shutting down travel into some of the nation's airports.