Israel
Roger Waters asks Bono to stop “being an enormous shit”
Waters called the U2 frontman out for altering lyrics in support of Israel, describing it as “one of the most disgusting things I’ve ever seen in my life.” Roger Waters Asks Bono to Stop “Being an Enormous Shit” in Light of His Support of Israel Jo Vito
Melissa Barrera Axed From ‘Scream 7’ Over Israel-Hamas Posts
Melissa Barrera, who played Sam Carpenter in the recent "Scream" movies, has been dropped from the latest film with the company citing her social media posts about the Israel-Hamas war as the reason.
Melissa Barrera dropped from Scream VII following vocal support for Palestine
Barrera portrayed Sam Carpenter in the Scream franchise's previous two entries, and was expected to reprise the role for Scream VII. Melissa Barrera Dropped from Scream VII Following Vocal Support for Palestine Jo Vito
Melissa Barrera dropped from Scream VII following vocal support for Palestine
Barrera portrayed Sam Carpenter in the Scream franchise's previous two entries, and was expected to reprise the role for Scream VII. Melissa Barrera Dropped from Scream VII Following Vocal Support for Palestine Jo Vito
Drake Signs Letter Calling For Ceasefire In Israel-Gaza Conflict
Drake joined with other celebrities in the signing of a letter to President Joe Biden demanding a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza Conflict.
Shaun King Argues With Family Of Released Israeli Hostages
Shaun King is in the midst of a public spat between himself and the family of two recently released hostages who were captured in Israel by terrorists. The activist claimed he was behind their release, while the family denied his involvement in a statement.
How to visit Jerusalem’s Old City | Atlas & Boots
Our guide on how to visit Jerusalem’s Old City covers everything you need to explore the spiritual home of three major religions Jerusalem’s Old City has been repeatedly besieged, razed and rebuilt over thousands of years and remains one of the world’s most divisive destinations. Sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims, and claimed as the capital of both The post How to visit Jerusalem’s Old City appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
How to visit the West Bank in Palestine | Atlas & Boots
Our guide on how to visit the West Bank in Palestine covers everything you need to explore this storied land The contentious trace of arid land that makes up the West Bank has been a flashpoint between Israel and Palestine for decades. Packed with holy sites in Judaism, Christianity and Islam, the landlocked territory has always been of The post How to visit the West Bank in Palestine appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
David Gilmour Blasts Roger Waters As “Misogynistic, Antisemitic Putin Apologist”
Gilmour's wife Polly Samson initially went after his former Pink Floyd bandmate. David Gilmour Blasts Roger Waters As “Misogynistic, Antisemitic Putin Apologist” Carys Anderson
Crypto hotspots continue to thrive despite FTX collapse
The sudden failure of FTX has left many people questioning the impact this will have on the cryptocurrency ecosystem. For instance, it remains questionable whether or not crypto hotspots will continue to flourish or if there will be a decline in innovation. While it may be too soon to fully understand the impact of the FTX collapse, industry leaders within crypto-friendly geographies believe that the FTX failure will not hamper innovation. For example, Dubai — which has been dubbed as one of the most innovative regions for crypto and blockchain development — continues to see ecosystem activity. Most recently, The Algorand Foundation, the organization driving the growth of the Alogrand blockchain, hosted its second annual Decipher conference in Dubai. The event took place Nov. 29–30, ...
Woman Attacks Bouncer, Bites Off Part of His Ear at Israeli Nightclub: Report
An Israeli woman attempting to enter a Haifa nightclub was arrested after allegedly assaulting a security guard—and biting off part of his ear. Ynet reports the accused, a 36-year-old mother of two, was initially denied entry after security believed she was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. After being denied entry, it initially seemed the woman had accepted the bouncer’s decision, but sources say she suddenly attacked the man, biting off part of his ear in the process. It only takes seven pounds of pressure to rip a human ear, according to Disabled World. And in the split-second commotion that ensued, the bouncer instinctively sought to stop the bleeding while calling for assistance as fellow personnel rushed in to detain the woman before law enforcement could ...
Israel puts the brakes on cash to spur digital payments
Authorities in Israel on Monday has in put in place further restrictions on cash payments as a means to combat illegal activity and spur digital payments in the country. Since January 2019, Israeli businesses and consumers have been subject to limits on cash payments under the Law for the Reduction in the Use of Cash. It’s aimed at shifting the country’s citizens and businesses toward digital payments, allowing authorities to more easily track tax evasion, black market activity, and money laundering. From August 1, the limits on cash payments have been tightened to 6,000 Israeli Shekel (NIS), equivalent to $1,760 United States dollars (USD) for business transactions and NIS 15,000 ($4,400 USD) in personal transactions. Further restrictions are expected to follow in the future, prohib...
