Israel

Ohio University associate professor Tom Hayes was replaced in a master's program film editing class he was teaching because he was not in class as required by university policy.

World leaders from more than 20 nations gathered in Egypt to formally sign the agreement, which Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi called "the birth of a glimmer of hope" for the region.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio has sued Ohio State University for allegedly violating the free speech rights of an OSU student expelled after he posted pro-Palestinian comments.

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.