Author: Staff

Almost 200 residents from the Milwaukee area traveled to Washington DC on November 14 to participate in the “March for Israel.” They joined an estimated 290,000 others from across the nation, calling for the release of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Organized by the Milwaukee Jewish Federation, the group left General Mitchell International Airport on the morning of November 14 to take part in the historic event, and returned later the same day in the evening. Supporters of Israel rallied by the tens of thousands on the National Mall under heavy security, voicing solidarity in the fight...

Muslim leaders from across the state and the Wisconsin Christians for Justice in Palestine held a press conference at Milwaukee City Hall on November 9, making a public pledge that without a ceasefire and immediate assistance of the people in Gaza, they would not vote for President Biden or other any elected officials in the next election. The collection of Wisconsin leaders, in their individual capacities, pledged to #AbandonBiden, and other elected officials in 2024, and to actively campaign for their communities to follow suit. “Some people will say, ‘well, are you gonna vote for one of the Republicans...

Medical professionals from across Milwaukee County gathered at the Islamic Society of Milwaukee on October 20, to voice their growing concerns about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in war-weary Gaza. The crisis, marked by a lack of essential medical supplies, an overwhelmed healthcare system, and increasing civilian casualties, prompted the local healthcare professionals to join the global plea for immediate aid and intensified peace efforts in the region. “As concerned health care workers in the Milwaukee area, we are deeply disturbed by the current Israeli war on Gaza, and the large toll of civilians that have been killed and injured...