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Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hebrew University of Jerusalem announced a joint cancer research initiative aiming to transform international collaboration at an event in Washington, D.C.

GU, Hebrew University Partner for Cancer Research Initiative

By Ajani Stella, Senior News Editor July 9, 2025

Georgetown University and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, an Israeli public research institution, announced a joint cancer research initiative to support international collaboration June 30. The...

Francesca Albanese, the United Nations independent expert on human rights in Palestine, asserted that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza at a talk hosted by Georgetown University’s Gaza Lecture Series on Oct. 28.

UN Expert Says Israel Committing Genocide, Calls for International Response

By Nora Toscano, Academics Desk Editor October 31, 2024

A United Nations independent expert on human rights in Palestine asserted that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza and emphasized the international community’s moral obligations towards the ongoing...

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GU’s Jewish Community Mourns One Year Since Oct. 7

By Aamir Jamil, Senior News Editor October 17, 2024

Members of the Georgetown University community gathered for a prayer service and candlelight vigil on the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel. The Office of Jewish Life, the...

Lebanese Student Association Hosts Vigil in Solidarity With Lebanon

Lebanese Student Association Hosts Vigil in Solidarity With Lebanon

By Kate Hwang and Aamir Jamil October 16, 2024

 Over 100 members of the Georgetown University community commemorated the victims of Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon at a candlelight vigil Oct. 4 in Red Square.  At the vigil, organized by...

Kate Hwang/The Hoya | An expert on national security and the Middle East addressed the Israeli government’s strategy and ethics within the Israel-Hamas war at a Sept. 10 event.

Center for Jewish Civilization Discusses Israel’s Need to End War in Gaza

By Kate Hwang, Student Life Desk Editor September 13, 2024

An expert on national security and the Middle East, Shira Efron, addressed the Israeli government’s strategy and ethics within the Israel-Hamas war and the need for a ceasefire in Gaza at a Sept. 10...

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MPD Clears GW Encampment, Arrests 33

By Caitlin McLean May 8, 2024

This is an ongoing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. The Washington Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested 33 pro-Palestinian protesters at an encampment on George...

Protesters Stage Competing Rallies at George Washington University

Protesters Stage Competing Rallies at George Washington University

Student pro-Palestine protesters, including students from Georgetown University, held a “Rally for Gaza” at the ongoing tent encampment at George Washington University (GWU) while pro-Israel protesters...

Georgetown Students Remain in Encampment After Seven Days, Legislators’ Visit

Georgetown Students Remain in Encampment After Seven Days, Legislators’ Visit

By Aamir Jamil and Maren Fagan May 2, 2024

At least six Georgetown University students remained at pro-Palestinian encampments at George Washington University (GWU) on May 1, seven days after the encampment began April 25. More than 200...

Kritika Sharma | General Charles Q. Brown, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addressed a series of national defense policy questions for ongoing global conflicts at Georgetown University April 25, focusing on tensions in the Middle East and Ukraine.

Chairman of Joint Chiefs Talks Israel, Ukraine

By Haan Jun (Ryan) Lee, Senior Photo Editor April 27, 2024

General Charles Q. Brown, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addressed a series of national defense policy questions for ongoing global conflicts at Georgetown University April 25. Brown joined...

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MPD Deadline to Clear Pro-Palestine Encampment Passes, Stalemate Persists

By Aamir Jamil, Maren Fagan, and Catherine Alaimo April 26, 2024

Pro-Palestinian protesters, including students from Georgetown University, maintained their position camped at University Yard on George Washington University’s (GWU) campus by the evening of April 25...

Courtesy of Kritika Sharma | General Charles Q. Brown, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addressed a series of national defense policy questions for ongoing global conflicts at Georgetown University April 25, focusing on tensions in the Middle East and Ukraine.

Chairman of Joint Chiefs Talks Israel, Ukraine

By Haan Jun (Ryan) Lee, Senior Photo Editor April 26, 2024

General Charles Q. Brown, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addressed a series of national defense policy questions for ongoing global conflicts at Georgetown University April 25. Brown joined...

President DeGioia Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza, Return of Hostages

President DeGioia Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza, Return of Hostages

By Jack Willis April 2, 2024

This story was updated April 5 to reflect ongoing developments. CW: This article discusses violence and death in Israel and Gaza. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources. Georgetown...

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