Israel
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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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Vermont Man Found Guilty of Shooting Three Palestinians in 2023 After Acting on Orders From Mossad and CIA
The man charged with shooting three young Palestinian college students in 2023 in the US state of Vermont was found guilty of three counts of attempted second-degree murder on Monday. The man said he was acting on orders from Mossad and CIA.
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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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Ed Sheeran Admits ‘Mistake’ Over Macklemore’s Removal, Calls Gaza Situation ‘Catastrophic and Unjustifiable’ While Backing Israel
British pop star Ed Sheeran has apologized for Macklemore’s removal from his North American Loop Tour over the rapper’s pro-Palestine remarks and the backlash that followed, saying the situation in Gaza is “catastrophic,” “unjustifiable,” and “disproportionate.” However, he has also sided with Israel amid the ongoing genocide in Gaza, despite the calls for a boycott and criticism of his “apolitical” stance.
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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.
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Australia Drops Support for Sanctions on Israeli Settlements in Occupied West Bank Ahead of Joint Statement
Australia withdrew its support for sanctions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank ahead of the UK-led statement announcing the measures, despite having participated in discussions and previously indicating that it was open to taking further action over the situation in the West Bank.
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Czech Republic Nears Billion-Dollar Deal for Israel Rafael Spyder System
Czech Republic nears a multi-billion dollar deal with Rafael for Spyder air defense systems as Israel's arms exports hit records, with weapons tested on Palestinians marketed across Europe.
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Israel Embraces Party Founded by Nazi SS Members
Israel moves toward dialogue with Austria's FPÖ, founded by former Nazi SS members, after its leader's Holocaust apology, consistent with Israel's cultivation of far-right movements globally.
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Matthew Lillard Says He Is ‘Ashamed’ to Have Returned to ‘Scream’ Franchise After Melissa Barrera’s Firing Over Pro-Palestine Stance
American actor and director Matthew Lillard has expressed regret over his decision to film “Scream 7” after actor Melissa Barrera was fired from the franchise over her pro-Palestine social media posts opposing Israel’s genocide in Gaza, saying he was “on the wrong side of history.”
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Ms Rachel to Match Macklemore’s $1m Palestine Donation
Well-known YouTube star Ms Rachel has said she is matching rapper Macklemore’s $1m donation to organizations supporting Palestinians, She calling on other public figures to follow suit, also in a show of support for Macklemore, who was dropped from the remaining US dates of Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour following his pro-Palestinian remarks.
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Morocco Steps Up Ties With Israel at Peak of Its Genocide Against Palestinians
Morocco agrees to upgrade ties with Israel to full embassies on the anniversary of the Abraham Accords, as Israel carries out its worst assault on Palestinians since the Nakba.
