Palestine https://www.wcmu.org/tags/palestine Palestine en-US Copyright Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:37:11 GMT UM argues former pro-Palestine workers were fired for their conduct, not politics https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-18/um-argues-former-pro-palestine-workers-were-fired-for-their-conduct-not-politics A federal judge is set to decide whether to dismiss a lawsuit that eight University of Michigan students and alumni have brought against the school. They say the university violated their free speech rights by firing them several months after protests in 2023 and 2024. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:37:11 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-18/um-argues-former-pro-palestine-workers-were-fired-for-their-conduct-not-politics Elinor Epperson "I will not be intimidated": UM regents respond to protests at their homes demanding divestment 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 Demonstrators set up an encampment at WMU in support of ceasefire in Gaza 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 MSU Gaza solidarity encampment permitted to stay until Sunday 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 Whitmer says reproductive rights a major issue in Presidential campaign, refuses to call war in Gaza "genocide" 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 Rep. Aiyash to join activists, lawmakers in ceasefire hunger strike 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 Ceasefire protestors pressure elected officials during Lansing rally 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 Michigan Congressman visits Israel; meets with Israeli leaders 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 Ann Arbor Jewish community gathers to pray for safe return of hostages https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-10-24/ann-arbor-jewish-community-gathers-to-pray-for-safe-return-of-hostages More than 200 people are believed to be hostages in Gaza, after Hamas militants invaded Israel, killing hundreds of people, and kidnapping others. Jewish residents of Ann Arbor gathered for a vigil to pray for their release. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 13:57:39 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-10-24/ann-arbor-jewish-community-gathers-to-pray-for-safe-return-of-hostages Tracy Samilton Jewish students hold vigil at University of Michigan as violence continues in Israel, Gaza https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-10-10/jewish-students-hold-vigil-at-university-of-michigan-as-violence-continues-in-israel-gaza Hundreds of Jewish students and supporters gathered for a vigil at the University of Michigan Diag, after a bloody Hamas-led incursion sparked the worst violence between Palestine and Israel in fifty years. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 18:33:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-10-10/jewish-students-hold-vigil-at-university-of-michigan-as-violence-continues-in-israel-gaza Tracy Samilton