"Targeted Shooting of Palestinian College Students in Vermont Sparks Heightened Tensions and Hate Crime Debate"

Three Palestinian college students, who had grown up together in the West Bank, were shot while taking a walk in Vermont, where their relatives believed they would be safe. The students, who were in the United States for the Thanksgiving holiday, were treated for their injuries, with one unable to move his legs. The shooting has raised concerns about hate-motivated attacks amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. A suspect has been arrested and charged with attempted murder. The families of the victims are seeking justice and are determined to support their sons' recovery.