Whitmer, other governors call for more funds to secure places of worship for Jews, Muslims
“My fellow governors and I are calling for an increase to the federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program so we can help keep people safe amid rising threats and violence targeted towards Jewish, Muslim, and Arab communities and houses of worship,” Whitmer said in a statement.
“My fellow governors and I are calling for an increase to the federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program so we can help keep people safe amid rising threats and violence targeted towards Jewish, Muslim, and Arab communities and houses of worship,” Whitmer said in a statement.
Israel agrees to 4-hour daily pauses in Gaza fighting to allow civilians to flee, White House says
The U.S. said the first humanitarian pause would be announced Thursday and that the Israelis had committed to announcing each four-hour window at least three hours in advance.
The U.S. said the first humanitarian pause would be announced Thursday and that the Israelis had committed to announcing each four-hour window at least three hours in advance.
Michigan couple recounts harrowing escape from Gaza amid Israel's campaign against Hamas
"The situation on TV is not like when you talk to somebody face to face," said the couple's son, who spoke alongside his father as they described the war-torn nation.
"The situation on TV is not like when you talk to somebody face to face," said the couple's son, who spoke alongside his father as they described the war-torn nation.
'These are peace-loving people': Metro Detroit Jewish community holds vigil for Hamas hostages
The "Bring Them Home: Community Vigil For The Hostages" at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills was held Tuesday night, honoring over 240 Israeli hostages.
The "Bring Them Home: Community Vigil For The Hostages" at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills was held Tuesday night, honoring over 240 Israeli hostages.
House votes to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over Israel-Hamas rhetoric in a stunning rebuke
The 234-188 tally came after enough Democrats joined with Republicans to censure Tlaib, a punishment one step below expulsion from the House. The three-term congresswoman has long been a target of criticism for her views on the decades-long conflict in the Middle East.
The 234-188 tally came after enough Democrats joined with Republicans to censure Tlaib, a punishment one step below expulsion from the House. The three-term congresswoman has long been a target of criticism for her views on the decades-long conflict in the Middle East.
AG Nessel, others call out Rashida Tlaib's 'From the river to the sea' comments on Israel-Hamas war
"Those words are anti-Semitic to us," said Nessel. "And that's why we've asked her to stop using that kind of language. It's still painful - it still hurts us - and we're still asking her to stop."
"Those words are anti-Semitic to us," said Nessel. "And that's why we've asked her to stop using that kind of language. It's still painful - it still hurts us - and we're still asking her to stop."
Gaza has lost all communications as Israel continues its siege dividing strip in two
Gaza has lost communications in its third total outage of the Israel-Hamas war, and Israel’s military says it has encircled Gaza City and divided the besieged coastal strip into two.
Gaza has lost communications in its third total outage of the Israel-Hamas war, and Israel’s military says it has encircled Gaza City and divided the besieged coastal strip into two.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says 'we need to do more to protect Palestinian civilians'
Israel warned that it was on high alert for attacks on its border with Lebanon as fears grew that the conflict that began with a Hamas rampage in Israel could widen.
Israel warned that it was on high alert for attacks on its border with Lebanon as fears grew that the conflict that began with a Hamas rampage in Israel could widen.
Livonia couple out of conflict area after being trapped in Gaza
A Livonia couple who was stuck in Gaza is now out of the conflict zone. The couple got trapped in the war-torn area while visiting family several weeks ago.
A Livonia couple who was stuck in Gaza is now out of the conflict zone. The couple got trapped in the war-torn area while visiting family several weeks ago.
Israel faces pressure to pause invasion of Gaza as Palestinian death toll passes 9,000
Israeli troops have encircled Gaza City in heavy fighting with Hamas militants, the military says, as the Palestinian death toll rises above 9,000.
Israeli troops have encircled Gaza City in heavy fighting with Hamas militants, the military says, as the Palestinian death toll rises above 9,000.
Livonia couple trapped in Gaza following trip to see family
Nabih Ayad, of the Arab American Civil Rights League, has filed a lawsuit to get the State Department to help his clients.
Nabih Ayad, of the Arab American Civil Rights League, has filed a lawsuit to get the State Department to help his clients.
Democrats fear Biden's handling of Israel-Hamas conflict could cost him Michigan
The state was critical to Biden's victory in 2020, partly because of the president's support from Arab Americans that call Michigan home.
The state was critical to Biden's victory in 2020, partly because of the president's support from Arab Americans that call Michigan home.
Israel-Hamas war photos, news impacting children's mental health
Easy access to disturbing images and news of the Israel-Hamas war can take a toll on children. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Hasti Raveau is providing parents and caretakers with tips on how to handle these difficult conversations.
Easy access to disturbing images and news of the Israel-Hamas war can take a toll on children. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Hasti Raveau is providing parents and caretakers with tips on how to handle these difficult conversations.
Gaza crossing opens for foreign passport holders, wounded as Israeli strikes pound refugee camp
After more than three weeks of siege, the first Palestinians were allowed to leave Gaza. Meanwhile, Al-Jazeera television aired footage of devastation in the Jabaliya refugee camp.
After more than three weeks of siege, the first Palestinians were allowed to leave Gaza. Meanwhile, Al-Jazeera television aired footage of devastation in the Jabaliya refugee camp.
FBI head warns of increased threats to Americans, says US in 'dangerous period'
“It is a time to be concerned. We are in a dangerous period," FBI Director Christopher Wray said this week. “We shouldn’t stop going out, but we should be vigilant."
“It is a time to be concerned. We are in a dangerous period," FBI Director Christopher Wray said this week. “We shouldn’t stop going out, but we should be vigilant."
Israel expands Gaza ground operation as war enters 'next stage'
The bombardment, described by Gaza residents as the most intense of the war, also knocked out most communications in Gaza.
The bombardment, described by Gaza residents as the most intense of the war, also knocked out most communications in Gaza.
Israel steps up air and ground attacks in Gaza, cuts off territory's communications
The Israeli army says its ground forces are “expanding their activity” in the Gaza Strip, as it moves closer to a full-on ground invasion of the besieged territory.
The Israeli army says its ground forces are “expanding their activity” in the Gaza Strip, as it moves closer to a full-on ground invasion of the besieged territory.
University of Michigan students walk out in support of Palestinians, clash with Israel supporters on campus
Students at the University of Michigan walked out of classes in support of Palestinians in Gaza -- but they were met by a small group of Jewish counter-protesters.
Students at the University of Michigan walked out of classes in support of Palestinians in Gaza -- but they were met by a small group of Jewish counter-protesters.
Israel launches 400 strikes across Gaza, where health officials say hundreds of Palestinians killed
The Health Ministry in Gaza says hundreds of people were killed in the past day as a result of Israeli airstrikes. Israel has been striking Gaza since Hamas militants attacked southern Israeli towns on Oct. 7.
The Health Ministry in Gaza says hundreds of people were killed in the past day as a result of Israeli airstrikes. Israel has been striking Gaza since Hamas militants attacked southern Israeli towns on Oct. 7.
Now freed, an Israeli hostage describes the 'hell' of harrowing Hamas assault, frightening capture
Yocheved Lifschitz spoke a day after Hamas released her and another hostage. Lifschitz's husband remains a hostage in Gaza. She was among the more than 200 Israelis and foreigners taken hostage on Oct. 7 by Hamas militants.
Yocheved Lifschitz spoke a day after Hamas released her and another hostage. Lifschitz's husband remains a hostage in Gaza. She was among the more than 200 Israelis and foreigners taken hostage on Oct. 7 by Hamas militants.