Israel-Hamas War

The university created a committee to examine the events of student-led protests on campus in April 2024, which ultimately found that school officials acted within their rights to break up demonstrations.

Despite the potential for expulsion or arrest — and deportation for some — St. Louis college student activists work to build coalitions and protect themselves as they prepare for future protests.

At Golden Chicken in St. Peters, an event celebrated the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Meanwhile, a synagogue in Creve Coeur is commemorating the Israeli hostages left in Gaza. Both communities remain wary of future violence in the region.

U.S. Rep. Cori Bush, D-St. Louis County, gave a farewell address to Congress on Thursday.

Rahaf is one of thousands of children injured during the yearlong war in Gaza. Her two legs were amputated after an Israeli bomb struck her home several months ago.

The announcement comes alongside approval from the U.S. secretary of state for the sale of Israel to buy $18.82 billion in military equipment.

St. Louis-area residents are remembering the lives lost since the October 2023 attacks on Israelis while navigating fears and divisions sparked by the subsequent prolonged war in Gaza.

Dr. Amjad Musleh, a Barnes-Jewish physician, reflects on his medical trip to Gaza where he helped treat Palestinian victims of war.

The protesters blocked the parade route for a little over an hour on Sunday. They were protesting the parade because Boeing, which supplies weapons to Israel, is a major sponsor of the event.

The artists, Dani Collette and Allora McCullough, object to the Craft Alliance's decision, saying their work is supportive of Palestinians.