KIBBUTZ HOLIT, Israel – A former University of Washington (UW) student has been killed in Israel after the Hamas terrorist attack.
Hayim Katsman graduated with his Ph.D. from the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies in 2021. According to UW, Katsman was killed by a Hamas gunman in Kibbutz Holit, where he lived.
“Here at the UW, he dedicated his scholarship to understanding the interrelations of religion and politics in Israel and Palestine — a vital contribution to understanding this region in the hopes of finding reconciliation,” said Ana Mari Casuce, the president of the University.
The UW Office of Student Life is reaching out to any student who may have been affected by this tragedy. If you need support, resources can be found on the UW website.
Over 1,200 people have been killed and thousands are missing since Hamas’ first airstrike on Oct. 7. This is the deadliest attack on Israel in over 50 years.
