Though both Israel and Hamas have agreed to stop firing at one another, the war that lasted for three weeks between the two groups in the Gaza Strip has profoundly affected the lives of millions, including some members of the Cornell community.

Many Cornell students and staff members, especially those who were born in Israel, the West Bank or the Gaza Strip, have close ties to the region. They have endured weeks of restlessness and concern for family members who still live in the war-torn state.