Israeli Palestinian Conflict

President Trump carried the majority Arab American city in the 2024 election, driven by widespread anger over the Biden administration's handling of the war in Gaza.

Even as the war in Gaza is still on-going, there are calls from inside Israel's right-wing government for a permanent occupation of the Palestinian territory and to allow Jewish settlements there. While the Prime Minister says this is not the government's policy, some say the military's latest moves make it possible. Our correspondent tells us more from the Israel-Gaza border. For more coverage of all sides of this conflict, go to npr.org/mideastupdates

The student, Ammer Qaddumi, alleges the university violated his First Amendment rights.

The new policy says universities should remain neutral on “issues of the day” while allowing students, faculty and staff to express their ideas.

Texas State's Palestine Solidarity Committee and Chabad at Texas State speak out on free speech policy that defines antisemitism.

The complaint argues that the governor’s order is an illegal attempt to suppress a viewpoint critical of a foreign country — Israel.

About 300 people attended the peaceful protest on the South Lawn on Sunday. Around them, life continued as usual: People took graduation photos, a family played catch and tourists looked on with curiosity.