Gaza

The retiring U.S. Senator from Maryland advocated against withholding arms from Israel during an appearance on WYPR’s Midday.

Some are backing third-party candidate Jill Stein, others are writing in their choice. But both Trump and Harris are largely a no-go.

At Beth El Congregation, leaders vowed to win the war for Israeli safety. In front of Johns Hopkins Hospital, graduate students demanded an end to ongoing attacks in Gaza.

Last year we heard from two friends in Maryland whose response to the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas and the war in Gaza was to bring their Jewish and Muslim communities together and create a space for healing. We check back with them today.

University leaders can take other steps to increase security, the court decision says. But they can’t block free speech.

The two leaders met with government, business and education leaders from across the state.

The university system first banned the Students for Justice in Palestine group from hosting a vigil on October 7. Then they banned all student activity for the day.

Student leaders say they’re picking up where they left off last spring by demanding divestment from Israeli-tied companies.

Peace activists and entrepreneurs Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon are in Baltimore to speak about their efforts to inspire peace in Palestine and Israel.

Student organizers from six local colleges gathered Tuesday to echo each others’ calls for divestment and accountability