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Universities are grappling with campus safety and free speech rights as graduation season approaches. Protests and demonstrations have emerged on campuses across the country, highlighting the tensions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Some schools have implemented stricter measures to prevent disruptions, while others have reiterated their commitment to balancing safety and free speech. The intense emotions on both sides have created a climate of unease for Jewish and Muslim students, leading to reports of feeling unsafe on campus. President Joe Biden is among the commencement speakers who may encounter protesters.

In the wake of Hamas’ terrorist attack against Israel, tensions have escalated globally, including in U.S. cities and on college campuses. However, amid the unrest, members of the Muslim and Jewish communities are coming together to promote understanding and mend divisions. Imam Muhammad Kolila and Rabbi Joseph Black, who have forged a strong friendship, have been instrumental in fostering interfaith relationships in their communities. Through dialogue, shared meals, and attendance at each other’s religious events, they have created a bridge between their communities and demonstrated that addressing conflict requires understanding and empathy rather than extremism.

The United Nations has called for a transparent and credible investigation into the mass graves uncovered at two major hospitals in Gaza that were raided by Israeli troops during the recent conflict. Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric emphasized the need for credible investigators to have access to the sites and urged for increased safety for journalists reporting on the ground. U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk condemned the destruction of the hospitals and demanded independent inquiries, including international investigators, given the prevailing impunity. U.S. State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel expressed concern over the reports and sought information from the Israeli government.

Harvard College has suspended the Palestine Solidarity Committee, its leading pro-Palestinian student group, following a series of controversies and protests. The group’s suspension comes amid a surge in pro-Palestinian protests on campuses across the nation, fueled by the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

This Passover, Jews grappled with the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, reflecting on the historical significance of liberation while acknowledging the suffering endured by both Israelis and Palestinians. Despite the presence of armed security, the first night of Passover was observed with both celebration and a sense of guilt over the plight of hostages held by Hamas.

In a surge of protests sparked by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, dozens of arrests were made at a pro-Palestinian demonstration at Yale University. Columbia University cancelled in-person classes after protesters set up tent encampments on campus, leading to clashes with pro-Israel groups. Concerns over antisemitism and safety have prompted strong reactions from officials, including President Biden and New York City Mayor Adams.

Israeli families gathered at hostage memorial centers ahead of the Passover festival, marking Jewish freedom from slavery, while the fate of 130 hostages held in Gaza remains unknown. A mass grave of nearly 300 people was discovered in Khan Younis, casting a shadow over the joyous celebration.

An Israeli attack on the Gaza city of Rafah killed a pregnant Palestinian woman and her family. Her baby girl was delivered via emergency C-section and is in stable condition. The attack also killed 13 children from another family. The Israeli military claims to have struck militant targets, but the victims were mostly civilians.