In the wake of a surge in conflict in Israel and Gaza, Quinnipiac University officials on Oct. 10 hosted a community gathering in the Carl Hansen Student Center to provide students, faculty and staff with support and a safe space for reflection. The militant group Hamas launched an attack on southern Israel three days prior, on Oct. 7. Israeli military forces subsequently retaliated by launching airstrikes and blockading Gazans’ access to humanitarian aid. 🔗 in bio for the full story. [Story by Lily Philipczak] [Photo by @nickpestritto72]