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Ryan Appeals for Compassion, Offers Support in Aftermath of Attacks in Israel

"Since Hamas launched the brutal terrorist attacks on Israel on Saturday, it has been heartbreaking to learn of the devastation and sorrow..." 

Read Ryan's Appeals for Compassion
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What are the Legal Implications of Israel-Hamas Violence?

Israel declared war on Hamas one day after the militant group mounted an assault on multiple Israeli cities bordering Gaza.

Read About Legal Implications of Violence
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UVA Diplomatic Expert on the Implications of War Between Israel and Hamas

The world woke up to news that the Palestinian militant group, Hamas, had attacked Israel from the Gaza Strip by air, land and sea.

Read UVA Today Story on Implications of War
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Rebuilding Ukrainian Cities after the War:

While generals plan attacks with rockets, artillery, missiles and guns, two dozen University of Virginia students are looking at ways to rebuild on

Perspectives on Providing Medical Support During Conflict and Chaos

Garrett Hall’s Great Hall
Panel discussion sponsored by the UVA School of Medicine. Moderated by Kirsten Gelsdorf, Professor of Public Policy and Director of Global Humanitarian Policy, Batten School.
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Muslim-Jewish Relations

Harrison Auditorium in the Small Special Collections Library
Jessica Andruss, UVA Department of Religious Studies. This event is part of the Learning Together Lunch Series (Jewish Studies).