Israel-Hamas war

Lawmakers from Connecticut and New York said they’re anxious about a deal. Since the ceasefire had been announced on Thursday and the news that it had been delayed broke on Thursday, more than 70 Palestinians had been killed in Israeli airstrikes.

Israeli officials confirmed the death of Omer Neutra, a former Long Island resident, on Monday. The 21-year-old IDF soldier was previously believed to be still alive and held hostage in Gaza.

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) said he's more concerned than ever about a widening war between Israel and Hamas, but is still hoping for peace in the region.

Israel should not strike Iranian nuclear facilities in response to Iran’s ballistic missile attack, according to U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT).

A memorial service for Joe Lieberman, former U.S. senator from Connecticut and vice presidential candidate, will be held in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is in town for a joint congressional address, is expected to speak at the service.

Unlike other college encampments around the country, Wesleyan’s administration has indicated that the encampment will not be removed, provided it stays peaceful.

University of Connecticut students created an encampment in demands that the school divest from weapons manufacturing, echoing the calls of students throughout the country.

Three protesters, including two Gateway Community College students, were detained after advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza during a campus visit from Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su on Thursday.

Students in Connecticut have faced insults, threats, and even violence as reported cases of Islamophobia and antisemitism rise on campus. But experts posit that some threats come from far outside of the communities being targeted. And they encourage students to use that perspective to open dialogue with one another, despite their differences.

It’s in response to a rise in hate crimes, primarily against Jewish and Muslim communities, amid the Israel-Hamas war. Religious organizations can apply for up to $50,000 for security measures, like cameras and access control systems.