Israel’s planned assault on the city of Rafah in southern Gaza will happen despite warnings from President Joe Biden and other U.S. officials. When that assault will happen is unknown. Currently talks are underway for another cease-fire and the release of more hostages. If a deal is not reached by March 10, the first day of the Muslim holy month known as Ramadan, the assault will take place very soon. If a deal is reached by the start of Ramadan, then the assault will be postponed for several weeks. A...

Dallas College Richland campus Muslim Student Association held a peaceful protest named the Walk for Palestine on Nov. 21. As an open to the public event, members of the Muslim Student Association as well as others in support of the freeing of Palestine chanted and walked around the inner pathway of the Richland campus for two hours. The group was led in chants by the association’s chief officers, though throughout the event many were able to voice themselves using a megaphone, leading the rest...

The Israel-Hamas conflict has worsened, causing humanitarian concerns as the violence continues. Recent developments highlight the situation unfolding in the region. In Gaza, the population of roughly 2.3 million people, half of whom are children, faces extreme shortages of food, clean water, electricity and fuel due to an over two-week-long blockade imposed by Israel. This blockade was partially lifted after the U.S. called for a “continued flow of assistance.” The U.S. is urging Israel to prioritize...