Solidarity
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Italy Widens Flotilla Torture Investigation to Include War Minister Katz and Army Chief Zamir
Italy adds War Minister Katz and army chief Zamir to its flotilla probe over torture and kidnapping of Italian activists, after Ben Gvir was first named.
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Eight US Allies Slam Trump Administration's Sanctions on ICC in Major Escalation
Eight countries, all allies of the United States, issued a joint statement on Friday saying that they "regret and strongly disagree" with the Trump administration's decision to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), hours after former ICC judge Navi Pillay was announced as the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Trump Sanctions International Criminal Court Hours After Former Judge Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Trump administration sanctions the ICC as an institution hours after former ICC judge Navi Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize.
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UK Sanctions on Israel Result in Zero Extra Arms Export Suspensions
The UK government’s recent sanctions on Israel have resulted in no arms export licences being revoked or suspended. “This appears to mean no concrete consequences for Israel after this government recognised the likelihood of war crimes and ethnic cleansing.”
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ICC Ends Contract With French Insurer Amid US Sanctions Threat
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has ended its contract with French health and life insurer AXA with immediate effect and will switch to another insurance provider, amid mounting pressure from the US and Israel and the threat of financial restrictions against the court over its investigations into war crimes by US and Israeli officials.
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UK Police Arrest Over 50 Protesters Opposing Palestine Action Ban Outside Labour Conference
UK police have arrested more than 50 people demonstrating in support of the proscribed Palestine Action group outside the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, northwestern England, with protesters calling for the group’s ban to be lifted.
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Over 100 Arrested as New Yorkers Protest Netanyahu’s UN Visit, Including Susan Sarandon
More than 100 pro-Palestine protesters, including Oscar-winning actor Susan Sarandon and Emmy winner Hannah Einbinder, were arrested on Thursday while demonstrating against ICC-wanted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to New York and his address to the United Nations General Assembly. The protesters demanded accountability for Israel’s genocide in Gaza and an end to US military support for Israel.
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Ed Sheeran Loses Nearly Half a Million Followers Following Macklemore’s Removal
Ed Sheeran has lost nearly 500,000 Instagram followers over the past week, according to figures from Social Blade, following backlash after Macklemore was dropped from Sheeran’s Loop Tour over his pro-Palestine remarks, which sparked calls for boycotts.
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“Not Playing With Genocide, But Against It”: Ireland Coach on Israel Match Amid Boycott Calls
Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrímsson said last week that he had spoken individually with his players about facing Israel in the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches, acknowledging that “none of us feel comfortable playing these games.” He later said: “We’re not playing with genocide, we’re playing against genocide. We’re playing against Israel, we’re not playing with Israel.”
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ScotRail Drivers Threaten Boycott if Israeli Settlement-Linked Company Wins Train Contract
ScotRail train drivers threaten to boycott new trains if UN-listed Israeli settlement-linked company CAF wins the fleet contract, challenging Scotland's own BDS policy.
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Trump Admin Prepares Sweeping Sanctions on International Criminal Court
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to impose sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), potentially disrupting the tribunal’s finances and day-to-day operations, in the latest escalation against the Hague-based court over its investigations into war crimes by the US and Israel.
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Barcelona Signs Israeli-Linked Company as Partner for Camp Nou Children's Zone
Barcelona's shareholder assembly approves a deal with Israeli-linked Babylon Park for a children's zone at Camp Nou, despite protests from Comuns and Palestinian solidarity groups.
