{"id":89225,"date":"2023-10-10T13:40:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T13:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/?p=89225"},"modified":"2023-10-10T13:40:03","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T13:40:03","slug":"statement-from-president-parlange-on-the-events-in-israel-gaza-and-the-middle-east","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2023\/10\/statement-from-president-parlange-on-the-events-in-israel-gaza-and-the-middle-east\/","title":{"rendered":"Statement from President Parlange on the events in Israel, Gaza and the Middle East"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Oct. 10, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are deeply saddened by the horrific acts of violence currently unfolding in Israel and Gaza. The tragic loss of life is devastating, and we hold all those in our community who have ties to the region in our thoughts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We denounce the attack on Israel by Hamas, and we stand in solidarity with all those impacted by the violence and with those who seek peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At 溏心vlog免费B站, it is our mission and our duty to educate while providing safe spaces for important conversations and respectful dialogue. We must denounce violence and terrorism. And we must reject harassment and discrimination in all its forms, and instead come together in compassion and civility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>溏心vlog免费B站 Hillel will host a community gathering on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 4 p.m. at the Norman M. Fain Hillel Center, located on the Kingston Campus at 6 Quarry Road, to offer a space for discussion and reflection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The well-being of our community is a priority, and we are here to provide resources for those needing support. 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