WilCo judge Bill Gravell visits Israel, calls for release of hostages

Tensions have continued to rise even in this part of the world over the ongoing battle between Israel and Hamas. The heartache and anger caused by the conflict is something Williamson County judge Bill Gravell experienced while in Israel last week.

Israeli airstrikes kill 35 in Gaza's Rafah

The attacks occurred two days after an international court ordered Israel to end its military offensive in Rafah.

Which countries recognize a state of Palestine?

Spain, Ireland, and Norway said they will formally recognize a Palestinian state next week in a push for a two-state solution amid the Gaza war.

ICC requests arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas leaders over ‘war crimes’

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court says he is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israeli military finds bodies of 3 hostages in Gaza

The hostages were identified as Shani Louk, Amit Buskila, and Itzhak Gelerenter. All three were killed by Hamas at a music festival.

CAIR files lawsuit over alleged free speech violations at campus protests in Texas

CAIR officials believe Texas Gov. Greg Abbott misused the slogan “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" in an executive order to justify shutting down Pro-Palestine protests at several state universities.

Celebrity ‘blockout’ is social media protest over Gaza

Some social media users are calling out celebrities for what they say is inaction in the face of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza — and they’ve taken to a “blockout” to pressure the stars to take a stand.

Nationwide campus protests, DEI was focus of Texas Committee hearing

State lawmakers are trying to decide how to respond to the recent pro-Palestine protests on college campuses. Lawmakers also called on university leaders to explain how they have responded to a law requiring the closure of DEI programs.

Texas congresswoman files bill to deport foreigners committing crimes at college protests

The bill filed by Texas Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne calls for a change in the immigration law that would deport foreign nationals found guilty of a crime at "pro-terrorism or antisemitic rallies" in the United States.

UT Austin professor loses job, faces criminal charge after arrest at protest

A UT professor lost his job and is facing a criminal charge after his arrest in connection to a pro-Palestine demonstration on campus last week.

GWU protest continues after 33 arrested in clash with police

Protesters reconvened Thursday to demonstrate outside George Washington University's administrative offices. 

College protestors could be sent to Gaza under new House GOP bill

A new House Republican bill would send any person charged and convicted for illegal activity on a college campus to Gaza for at least six months.

Biden refuses to supply Israel weapons for potential Rafah assault

President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he would not supply offensive weapons that Israel could use to launch an all-out assault on Rafah.