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California Students Launch Hunger Strike Against Gaza Blockade

5/13/2025

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Students Protest Gaza

California State University students have launched an indefinite hunger strike, passionately protesting Israel's blockade of Gaza, which they argue threatens lives with famine. Their demands include divesting from companies that provide military technology to Israel. Meanwhile, amid rising violence, Hamas has released an American-Israeli hostage, highlighting the dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza.

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Nearly 2 million people in Gaza are grappling with severe food shortages, with 244,000 in dire "catastrophic" conditions, according to a UN report. The situation has deteriorated further due to intensified Israeli military actions and a strict blockade. In a related development, President Trump plans to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, steering clear of Israel amid rising tensions over Gaza and Iran's nuclear pursuits.

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Students Protest Gaza

California State University students have launched an indefinite hunger strike, passionately protesting Israel's blockade of Gaza, which they argue threatens lives with famine. Their demands include divesting from companies that provide military technology to Israel. Meanwhile, amid rising violence, Hamas has released an American-Israeli hostage, highlighting the dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza.

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