Israel

There has been a rise in antisemitism in Columbus since the Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel. One Jewish organization in Columbus has taken steps to protect the community, but some say those steps have gone too far.

Activists and at least one Ohio lawmaker are continuing to demand the state revoke their support of Israel, on the same day the U.N. declared a famine in Gaza.

WOSU found through a records request that one Jewish organization in Columbus reported protest activity critical of Israel's actions in Gaza to police. The group's actions play into a larger debate in American society about whether criticizing Israel is antisemitic.

WOSU found through a records request that one Jewish organization in Columbus reported protest activity critical of Israel's actions in Gaza to police. The organization was also reporting antisemitic attacks on the Jewish community.

WOSU found through a records request that one organization sought to report hate against the Jewish community as antisemitism has risen since Oct. 7, 2023. Many synagogues and Jewish organizations have increased security since then.

HEAL Palestine connects injured children with free health care. So far, the agency has helped 62 kids get to the U.S. for treatment. Four of the children have been treated in Columbus, and three others have received treatment in Cleveland.

President Trump demanded that Israel back off further attacks on Iran after accusing both countries of violating the ceasefire.

Farnaz Maleky, an Iranian immigrant who lives in Columbus and is a professor at Ohio State University, has not been able to contact her family that lives in Tehran since Tuesday.

Ohio State University Police charged at least one student with trespassing after they spoke against the federal government revoking the visa of OSU graduate student Ahwar Sultan. Jineen Musa, the student who was charged, says Sultan and his lawyer were also threatened with the criminal charge.

Dr. Nick Maynard spoke with about 50 students outside of the Thompson Library on Friday.