Israel
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Green Party Leader Zack Polanski: ‘I’m an Anti-Zionist,’ Gaza Assault Is Genocide
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has declared himself “anti-Zionist” while opposing the displacement and genocide of Palestinians, becoming the first modern leader of a major British political party to make such a declaration.
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Adam Brody Backs Free Palestine as Florence Pugh Says She Was ‘Never Scared’ to Speak Out
Hollywood actors Adam Brody and Florence Pugh have separately spoken out in support of Palestinians, with Brody publicly backing “a free Palestine” and describing Israel’s war in Gaza as a genocide, while Pugh said she was “never scared” to publicly support Palestine.
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Netherlands Enforces Ban on Israeli Settlements Goods With Violators Facing up to Six Years in Prison
The Netherlands has begun enforcing a nationwide ban on the import, purchase and sale of goods produced in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, with deliberate violations potentially carrying prison sentences of up to six years.
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Emirati Influencers Celebrate UAE Remaining During ICC-Wanted Netanyahu’s UNGA Speech Amid Gaza Genocide
Several Emirati social media influencers have celebrated the United Arab Emirates’ decision to remain in the United Nations General Assembly hall during ICC-wanted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech, as delegations from dozens of countries walked out in protest.
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Gal Gadot Donates ‘Israeli Nobel’ Prize Money to Organizations Aiding Israeli Soldiers Served in Gaza Genocide
Israeli actress Gal Gadot has pledged her $1 million Genesis Prize award toward organizations providing mental health and trauma care in Israel, including for soldiers who took part in the Gaza genocide.
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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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Essential Yet Blocked: What Israel Is Preventing From Entering Gaza, Even Toilets
In Gaza, even a toilet has become a luxury. With basic sanitation supplies restricted and infrastructure devastated, displaced Palestinians are forced to improvise — turning toilets, wheelchairs and other essentials into scarce commodities. For women, the lack of safe, private toilets adds another layer of humiliation to daily life. In Gaza, even dignity comes with a price.
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Netherlands to Return to Eurovision After 2026 Boycott Despite Calls to Withdraw Over Israel’s Participation
The Netherlands will return to the Eurovision Song Contest next year despite a boycott by the broadcaster that was previously in charge of the country's participation over Israel’s inclusion amid the genocide in Gaza.
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Refaat Alareer Would Have Turned 47 Today Had Israel Not Killed Him
On December 6, 2023, an Israeli airstrike killed the well-known academic and writer Refaat Alareer in an airstrike on his sister's house in Gaza.
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Spain Set to Withdraw From 2027 Eurovision Over Israel’s Participation
Spain is planning to withdraw from next year’s Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation, following similar decisions by Ireland and the Netherlands amid growing opposition to Israel’s inclusion in the competition amid the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
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Second Israeli Soldier Who Committed Gaza War Crimes Flees India After Criminal Complaint
An Israeli soldier who committed war crimes and acts of genocide in the Gaza Strip has fled India weeks after the Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) filed a criminal complaint against him in August.
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NFL Star Azeez Al-Shaair Honors Palestinian Girl Wafaa Akila Killed in Israeli Strike on Gaza
Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has reiterated his support for Palestine by honoring Palestinian children killed in Gaza, wearing eye black bearing the name of Wafaa Akila, an eight-year-old girl killed in an Israeli attack on her vehicle in Gaza City, during the Texans’ latest NFL game.
