Photos: Former IDF medic, 2021 Miss Israel no-shows after protest of speaking event

Byline photo of Chris Castro
Chris Castro
April 22, 2026
A planned speaking event on April 22, 2026, on the University of Oregon campus featuring 2021 Miss Israel winner Noa Cochva, hosted by student group Ducks 4 Israel, was met with a large protest and a UOPD presence. (Chris Castro/Emerald)
A planned speaking event on April 22, 2026, on the University of Oregon campus featuring 2021 Miss Israel winner Noa Cochva, hosted by student group Ducks 4 Israel, was met with a large protest and a UOPD presence. (Chris Castro/Emerald)
Chris Castro
2026.04.22.EMG.CIC.Noa_Cochva_Campus_Protest--2
Chris Castro
A planned speaking event on April 22, 2026, on the University of Oregon campus featuring 2021 Miss Israel winner Noa Cochva, hosted by student group Ducks 4 Israel, was met with a large protest and a UOPD presence. (Chris Castro/Emerald)
More to Discover
More in Features
Climate Justice League member Declan Zupo, center, and fellow students listen during public comment at a University of Oregon Board of Trustees meeting at the Ford Alumni Center on June 2, 2026, in Eugene, Ore. Public comment topics included budget cuts, climate goals, support for the Latinx Student Cultural Center and the Israel-Hamas war. (Tarek Anthony/Emerald)
Student-backed electrification proposal heads back for revisions
University of Oregon students living in residence halls are transported to Barnhart Hall for isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 (Creative Commons)
UO to close Barnhart Hall, dining facility; Riley Hall to remain vacant
Dozens of students, faculty members, staff and community members fill the room during public comment at a University of Oregon Board of Trustees meeting at the Ford Alumni Center on June 2, 2026, in Eugene, Ore. Public comment topics included budget cuts, climate goals, support for the Latinx Student Cultural Center and the Israel-Hamas war. (Tarek Anthony/Emerald)
Students, faculty press trustees on cuts, climate goals during public comment
Climate Justice League member Jack Dodson speaks before the University of Oregon Board of Trustees during public comment, urging the university to electrify its boiler system. The board met at the Ford Alumni Center on June 2, 2026, in Eugene, Ore. (Tarek Anthony/Emerald)
Board of Trustees declines to approve student fee-funded electric boiler proposal
Oregon Ra'Shaad Samples. (Courtesy Oregon Athletics)
Oregon assistant football coach Ra'Shaad Samples faces DUII, reckless driving charges
Members of the Oregon women's beach volleyball team gather at the construction site of their future court as the first load of sand is delivered on May 29, 2026, in Eugene, Ore.
Beach volleyball court project breaks ground
More in photo
Crosspoint Christian High School freshman Mark Madsen runs across the finish line in celebration as he wins the OSAA 1A 3000m state championship at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. on May 28, 2026. (Charlie Mack/Emerald)
Photos: High school track and field stars take center stage at Hayward Field during OSAA state finals
A demonstrator stands with posters during a series of speeches at a protest calling for the resignation of Eugene Police Chief Chris Skinner. Approximately 40 people gathered outside the Wayne L. Morse United States Courthouse on East Eighth Avenue in Eugene, Ore., on May 30, 2026, following the release of racist body camera footage from another Eugene police officer earlier in the month. (Tarek Anthony/Emerald)
Protesters demand Eugene police chief's resignation following racist body camera footage release
Oregon catcher Burk‑Lee Mabeus (5) raises his arms as teammates celebrate behind him after bunting in the winning run. The Oregon Ducks baseball team hosted USC for their final game of the regular season at PK Park in Eugene, Ore., on May 16, 2026, winning 6–5 after 14 innings. (Owen Burriss/Emerald)
Photos: Oregon baseball wins fourteen‑inning battle with USC 6–5 to close the regular season.
Portland Timbers mascot Timber Joey raises a chain saw in celebration of the Timbers victory over Sporting Kansas City on May 9, 2026 in Portland, Ore. The Timbers would defeat Sporting KC 6-0 in Providence Park. (Charlie Mack/Emerald)
Photos: Portland Timbers defeat Sporting KC 6-0
A contestant in the Grass Dance competition dances on day one of the 58th annual Mother’s Day Powwow. The 58th annual Mother’s Day Powwow, presented by UO NASU, was held on May 8,9 and 10, 2026 in McArthur Court in Eugene, Ore. (Corey Hoffman/Emerald)
Photos: NASU hosts 58th annual Mother's Day Powwow
Portland Police Officers line up in front of the Macadam Avenue ICE facility on May 1, 2026 in Portland, Ore. (Maria Weyne/Emerald)
PDX photos: May Day protests erupt, leads to five arrests at ICE facility