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Deborah and Shlomi Matias were killed by Hamas gunmen. Their son, Rotem, survived the attack. Courtesy Illan Troen

A mother who shielded her son from gunmen and a ‘pro-peace’ academic are among the Americans killed in Israel

CNN — Deborah Matias, an American citizen who lived in Israel, was shot and killed by Hamas gunmen while shielding her teenage son from their bullets, her father told CNN. Hayim Katsman, an Israeli-American...

Palestinian Hamas militants are seen during a military show in the Bani Suheila district on July 20, 2017 in Gaza City, Gaza.

What you need to know about Hamas

CNN– Hamas is an Islamist organization with a military wing that came into being in 1987, emerging out of the Muslim Brotherhood, a Sunni Islamist group that was founded in the late 1920s in Egypt. The...

An Israeli missile launched from the Iron Dome defence missile system attempts to intercept a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip over the city of Netivot in southern Israel on October 8, 2023.

9 US citizens dead in Israel conflict, US National Security Council says

Arlette Saenz and Betsy Klein, CNN October 9, 2023

CNN– Nine US citizens have died in the conflict in Israel, a US National Security Council spokesperson said Monday. “At this time, we can confirm the death of nine U.S. citizens. We extend our deepest...

Israeli defense minister orders ‘complete siege’ of Gaza, as conflict with Hamas enters third day

CNN– Israel’s defense minister ordered a “complete siege” of Gaza on Monday, as the military said it had retaken control of Israeli communities near the coastal enclave that were stormed by Hamas...

Netanyahu says Israel is ‘at war’ as Palestinian militants launch surprise air and ground attack from Gaza

Gaza and Jerusalem CNN -- Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the country was “at war” on Saturday, after Palestinian militants in Gaza fired a deadly barrage of rockets and...

A passerby stands on the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ monument in Cleveland public square overlooking the protest for Palestinian justice on Saturday, Jan. 29. He stood in the sunlight at the top of the stairs for about five minutes listening to one of the speakers before turning back around and going on his way.

KSU alum leads Palestine protest in Cleveland

Sophie Young Reporter Sophia Lucente Photographer January 30, 2022

Citizens carried hand-painted signs, standing near a table covered with flyers in the green and red of the Palestinian Youth Movement where a volunteer stood offering hand warmers to students and citizens...

Guest Opinion Vaccine

GUEST OPINION: Why I got a COVID-19 vaccine

I am one of the 75.5 million Americans who have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine as of March 18, 2021. I am grateful to be one of them. In four weeks I will get the second dose and I will...

Running2bWell plans to begin meeting again once COVID-19 numbers are down.

Running2bWell helps people work toward recovery through fitness

Anthony Elder Reporter February 19, 2021

Running2bWell is a nonprofit organization that uses running groups and fitness activities to help people in recovery for addiction as well as some dealing with mental illness. The organization was founded...

School of Journalism and Mass Communication renamed School of Media and Journalism

Gina Schlegel Reporter June 4, 2020

Kent State University's Board of Trustees voted to change the name of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication in a Zoom meeting Wednesday, June 3. JMC is revised to the School of Media and Journalism...

A student holds a candle during a vigil on Oct. 29, 2018 for the victims of the Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue shooting, where a gunman opened fire on worshipers. 

Jewish community honors victims of Pittsburgh shooting, ensures students’ safety

Robyn Berardi October 30, 2018

Jewish organizations gathered with students, faculty and community members Monday to remember the lives lost in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting and to ensure Jewish students feel safe on campus.Members...

David Horowitz walks toward the room on the third floor of the Student Center where he will deliver a speech.

Pro-Israel writer speaks on campus despite raised concerns

Laina Yost October 24, 2017

In the midst of security concerns and intolerance, conservative author David Horowitz spoke on campus Tuesday night, defending Israel and criticizing Palestine.Students Supporting Israel at Kent State,...

Opinion: How Israel, Palestine changed my life

Evan Cerne-Iannone September 12, 2017

Walking in the streets of occupied Bethlehem, I was not ready for the sheer height and magnitude of the separation wall.Yet, it still crept up on me.As we got close, I confided to my Palestinian companions...