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The idea in creating the institute was for an organization that would operate outside normal channels to work to promote peace and prevent and end conflicts. At the time it was shuttered, the institute operated in more than two dozen conflict zones, including Pakistan and Afghanistan.Howell had denied two requests by the plaintiffs for restraining orders — one to halt the

and another to stop the administration from taking over the institute’s headquarters.That ruling came after she held a status hearing and learned that DOGE-installed leadership had already initiated and completed the transfer of the headquarters before the plaintiffs could even get to court. Howell equated the quick action toUSIP’s acting president and CEO, George Moose, said in a briefing that the actions against the institute have had a traumatic impact on the staff and people around the world who have worked with the institute. “I don’t think there’s any question that this has caused harm and damage, some of which in fact will be irreparable,” the former U.S. ambassador said.

Moose said how quickly the staff can try to resume its work and repair the damage depends on how the administration responds.“We have an understanding that we once we return to the building, the challenge of restarting and recovering and rebuilding is in fact, going to take time,” he said. “We anticipate that we’re going to have to do this in phases starting out modestly” with what resources are available.

As word of the court action spread an impromptu group of about two dozens employees gathered in front of the headquarters and cheered as parts of Howell’s ruling were read aloud. All understood it was only the first step in what they expect to be a longer court battle before they can return to work.

Tonis Montes, 36, who worked in the institute’s Gandhi-King Global Academy said she felt vindicated but “there’s a lot to interpret in the ruling. If it were up to us, we’d be in that building, getting to work.”in their agreed-on ceasefire deal and release more hostages.

Fresh produce is now rare in Gaza’s markets. Meat, chicken, potatoes, yogurt, eggs and fruits are completely gone, Palestinians say.Prices for everything else have skyrocketed out of reach for many Palestinians. A kilo (2 pounds) of onions can cost the equivalent of $14, a kilo of tomatoes goes for $6, if they can be found. Cooking gas prices have spiraled as much as 30-fold, so families are back to scrounging for wood to make fires.

“It’s totally insane,” said Abeer al-Aker, a teacher and mother of three in Gaza City. “No food, no services. … I believe thatDisplaced Palestinians, who flee from Rafah amidst ongoing Israeli military operations following Israel’s renewed offensive in the Gaza Strip, arrive in Khan Younis, Gaza, on Sunday, March 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)