UMD community members gather at Hillel on one-year anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack
More than 1,000 attendees sang, prayed and delivered speeches about people killed in Israel and the impact Hamas’ attack has had on students on campus.
UMD Jewish, Israeli students reflect on one-year anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack
Monday marks one year after Hamas killed more than 1,200 people and took about 250 people hostage in its attack on Israel.
‘It was heartbreaking’: UMD students grieve hostages held by Hamas, killed in Gaza
Israeli forces on Sept. 1 recovered the bodies of six hostages taken by Hamas in its attack on Oct. 7 2023.
A ceasefire in Gaza will protect Israel more than destroying Hamas
For Israel, losing its moral compass in the eyes of the west — and especially American youth — is existential.
On the Israel and Palestine issue, context matters
UMD is obligated to protect the freedom of political expression on campus.
This is not the time to speak without thinking. Jewish students ask for understanding.
We ask you to take time to learn about Jewish history and trauma.