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UVA Students Slammed For 'Hateful Message' On Hamas Attacks In Israel UVA Students Slammed For 'Hateful Message' On Hamas Attacks In Israel
UVA Students Slammed For 'Hateful Message' On Hamas Attacks In Israel "We mourn the loss of human life and hope for long-lasting peace." That's the line in a statement released by UVA student org, Students for Justice in Palestine, on the Hamas attacks in Israel. The statement was released a day after Hamas' surprise attack, which has left more than 1,300 Israelis dead. Virginia's Attorney General Jason Miyares denounced SJP's "hateful message" on X, formerly known as Twitter. "You cannot ‘mourn the loss of human life’ and ‘hope for long-lasting peace’ and also cheer on the murder, rape, and hostage-taking by Hamas, a terrorist organization that exists for …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Gunman Shoots In Crowd At Northern Virginia Gathering Wounding Eight Gunman Shoots In Crowd At Northern Virginia Gathering Wounding Eight
Gunman Shoots In Crowd At Northern Virginia Gathering Wounding Eight Eight people were wounded when a gunman opened fire into a crowd at an outdoor gathering in Northern Virginia overnight, authorities said. The incident occurred around 2:20 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 16 at a home on Devon Lane in Harrisonburg, city police said. Five victims were treated at Sentara RMH, with three others transferred to UVA. Patients range in age from 18 to 27. HPD is currently investigating whether there were one or multiple individuals who fired shots. There were no suspects on the scene when officers arrived. HPD does not believe there is any threat to the greater community at th…

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by Cecilia Levine