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Thousands of protesters rallied in downtown Washington, D.C. on April 5 to demand the United States divest from the Israeli military and release detained pro-Palestinian student protesters and scholars.

DC Pro-Palestine Rally Demands Divestment, Release of Students, Scholars

By Ajani Stella, Senior News Editor April 13, 2025

Georgetown University students joined thousands of protesters calling for the release of pro-Palestinian protesters and an arms embargo on Israel during a Washington, D.C., rally April 5. The protesters...

VIEWPOINT: Reject Weaponization of Jewish Identity, Stand with Khan Suri

VIEWPOINT: Reject Weaponization of Jewish Identity, Stand with Khan Suri

This statement was co-authored by an ad hoc group of Jewish students, faculty and staff of Georgetown University, including Jason Goodman (GRD ’26), Sarah Minion (LAW ’26), Emma Pinto (LAW ’27),...

Two Palestinian American authors discussed the importance of their work in bringing visibility to the conflict in Gaza and the plight of refugees at an event on March 31.

Palestinian Authors Call for Discussion, Visibility Surrounding the Ongoing War

By Elyse Ellingsworth, Events Desk Editor April 4, 2025

Two Palestinian American authors emphasized bringing visibility to the struggles of people living in Gaza and refugees during a Georgetown University event March 31. During the talk, poet and editor...

Two conflict resolution professionals discussed paths towards peace between Israel and Palestine, and looked towards a shared coexistence, at an event February 25.

Center for Jewish Civilization Event Calls for Dialogue, Peace for Israelis and Palestinians

By Lena Maillet, Hoya Staff Writer February 28, 2025

Conflict resolution professionals advocated for open dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians at a Georgetown University event Feb. 25. At the event, two speakers — Nizar Farsakh, a lecturer on...

Members of Georgetown’s Office of Jewish Life, the Georgetown Israel Alliance and Chabad Georgetown held a Feb. 20 vigil to honor the Israeli hostages killed in Gaza.

GU Jewish Community Holds Vigil for Israeli Hostages

By Ajani Stella, Academics Desk Editor February 21, 2025

Georgetown University community members mourned Israeli hostages killed in Gaza in a vigil and prayer service Feb. 20 in Red Square. The vigil included speeches and prayers grieving for the hostages...

Ibrahim Dalalsha, an analyst specializing in Palestinian politics, advocated for a two-state solution and political reform in Palestine to achieve stability and enduring peace, stressing the importance of dialogue and mutual understanding, during a webinar Jan. 28.

Analyst Centers Importance of Stability for Lasting Peace in Palestine

By Ajani Stella, Academics Desk Editor January 31, 2025

An analyst specializing in Palestinian politics warned that enduring peace in Gaza will be impossible without reform, stability and a two-state solution during a webinar Jan. 28. Ibrahim Dalalsha, director...

Catherine Alaimo and Jack Willis / The Hoya | Rudy Rochman, the fourth Israeli soldier to speak at Georgetown this semester, condemned antisemitism and called for Israeli-Palestinian coexistence amid protests inside and outside of the event.

Students Protest as IDF Soldier Speaks on Gaza, Campus Dialogue

By Jack Willis and Catherine Alaimo March 23, 2024

CW: This article discusses violence and death in Israel and Gaza, as well as antisemitism. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources. A soldier from the Israel Defense...

Members of Georgetown Community Attend National March for Gaza

Members of Georgetown Community Attend National March for Gaza

By Aamir Jamil January 19, 2024

Several Georgetown University students and faculty members joined the National March for Gaza in Freedom Plaza on Jan. 13, gathering alongside thousands of protestors calling for a permanent ceasefire...

Congressman Ted Deutch (D-Fla.) spoke about the Israel-U.S. relationship at an event hosted by the Georgetown Israel Alliance on Tuesday. Deutch said that U.S. policy towards Israel has historically been a bipartisan issue and that progressive values do not conflict with a pro-Israel stance.

Pro-Israel and Progressive Values Are Compatible, Says Rep. Ted Deutch

By Noah Berman September 27, 2018

Being progressive and being pro-Israel are not mutually exclusive, but compatible, Congressman Ted Deutch (D-Fla.) said at an event Tuesday. Deutch, the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs...

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