https://www.wcmu.org/tags/israel Israel en-US Copyright Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:25:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-23/price-of-gas-spikes-in-michigan-as-iran-conflict-intensifies Michigan drivers are paying the highest prices at the pump since the summer of 2023, according to an analysis by AAA of Michigan. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:25:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-23/price-of-gas-spikes-in-michigan-as-iran-conflict-intensifies Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-27/activists-say-um-is-still-trying-to-punish-them-for-gaza-war-protests In 2024, police arrested activists at several on-campus protests. The Michigan Attorney General's office later dropped criminal charges against the protesters. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 22:34:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-27/activists-say-um-is-still-trying-to-punish-them-for-gaza-war-protests Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-17/i-will-not-be-intimidated-um-regents-respond-to-protests-at-their-homes-demanding-divestment In a rare Zoom-only meeting of the Board of Regents of the University of Michigan, regents reiterated their refusal to meet protesters' demands for divestment from Israel. Fri, 17 May 2024 15:29:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-17/i-will-not-be-intimidated-um-regents-respond-to-protests-at-their-homes-demanding-divestment Tracy Samilton https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-30/demonstrators-set-up-an-encampment-at-wmu-in-support-of-ceasefire-in-gaza The group wants WMU to divest from companies with ties to Israel. Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:16:22 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-30/demonstrators-set-up-an-encampment-at-wmu-in-support-of-ceasefire-in-gaza Jessi Phillips https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-26/msu-gaza-solidarity-encampment-permitted-to-stay-until-sunday Students are protesting the university’s investments with Israel amid its months-long war in Gaza. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:32:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-26/msu-gaza-solidarity-encampment-permitted-to-stay-until-sunday Wali Khan, Arjun Thakkar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-15/whitmer-says-reproductive-rights-a-major-issue-in-presidential-campaign-refuses-to-call-war-in-gaza-genocide Whitmer declined to use the word “genocide” to describe the war in Gaza and the massive Palestinian civilian death toll as Israel tries to eliminate Hamas. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:11:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-15/whitmer-says-reproductive-rights-a-major-issue-in-presidential-campaign-refuses-to-call-war-in-gaza-genocide Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-30/rep-aiyash-to-join-activists-lawmakers-in-ceasefire-hunger-strike Michigan state Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-Hamtramck) said goals include calling attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and giving more time for aid to be delivered. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:06:05 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-30/rep-aiyash-to-join-activists-lawmakers-in-ceasefire-hunger-strike Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-27/ceasefire-protestors-pressure-elected-officials-during-lansing-rally Dozens of people gathered outside the Michigan state Capitol and governor’s mansion this weekend to call for a lasting ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:18:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-27/ceasefire-protestors-pressure-elected-officials-during-lansing-rally Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-13/michigan-congressman-visits-israel-meets-with-israeli-leaders A Michigan Congressman says he met with Israel’s prime minister and other officials over the weekend, as well as some family members of the more than 200 hostages held in Gaza. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 20:43:24 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-13/michigan-congressman-visits-israel-meets-with-israeli-leaders Quinn Klinefelter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-10-31/watch-israeli-couple-reflects-on-watching-the-war-unfold-from-michigan Ariel Rak and Iris Mehler of Midland both grew up in Israel and have been together since they were 13 years old and both served in the Israeli Defense Force. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 20:22:40 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-10-31/watch-israeli-couple-reflects-on-watching-the-war-unfold-from-michigan Rick Brewer