Palestine
Thom Yorke confronts Palestinian protestor: “Don’t stand there like a coward, come here”
"Come up on the fucking stage and say what you want to say. But don’t stand there like a coward, come here and say it." Thom Yorke Confronts Palestinian Protestor: “Don’t Stand There Like a Coward, Come Here” Wren Graves
Chris Evans clarifies that object he signed in viral photo “is not a bomb”
After former presidential candidate Nikki Haley signed an Israeli bomb last week, Evans came under fire for a 2016 photo. Chris Evans Clarifies That Object He Signed in Viral Photo “Is Not a Bomb” Jo Vito
“All Eyes On Rafah” Takes Over Social Media With Urgency
An AI-generated image that calls attention to the plight of Palestinians caught in Rafah after Israeli airstrikes the past week has gained heavy traction on social media, with some raising concerns about its use.
Macklemore Releases “Hind’s Hall”, Profits To Relief Efforts
Macklemore released a new single, "Hind's Hall" in tribute with the protesters at Columbia University and other U.S. colleges denouncing the conflict in Gaza. The artist shared the song on social media on Monday night.
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
Robyn, Fever Ray, and First Aid Kit call for Israel to be banned from Eurovision 2024
The open letter includes signatures from over 1,000 Swedish artists. Robyn, Fever Ray, and First Aid Kit Call for Israel to Be Banned from Eurovision 2024 Paolo Ragusa
Cynthia Nixon joins hunger strike calling for permanent ceasefire in Gaza
“We are here hunger-striking to mirror to [President] Biden the kind of deprivation that is happening in Gaza,” The Sex and the City actress announced. Cynthia Nixon Joins Hunger Strike Calling for Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza Jo Vito
Big Thief Cancel Concerts in Israel, Venue Calls Band “Cowards”
Amid public outcry from many of their fans, Big Thief have canceled a pair of upcoming shows scheduled in Tel Aviv, Israel. In a statement issued on Thursday, the band said, “To be clear, we oppose the illegal occupation and the systematic oppression of the Palestinian people. We believe in total freedom and self-determination for all Palestinians.” Big Thief announced the July concerts at Tel Aviv venue Barby last last week, explaining in a statement that they wanted to explore bassist Max Oleartchik’s Israeli hometown and meet his family and friends in the same way that he had done for them as they toured the United States. “It is important for us to go where we have family to share space and play for them,” the band said. “It is foundational. It is in that spirit that we made our d...
Big Thief Announce Israel Tour Dates, Internet Boos
Big Thief have extended their world tour by adding two dates in Tel Aviv, Israel, cushioning the announcement with a statement claiming to be “open to other people’s perspectives” regarding the country’s conflict with Palestine. Noting that bassist Max Oleartchik is from Israel, the band explained that they wanted to explore Oleartchik’s hometown and meet his family and friends in the same way that he had done for them as they toured the United States. “It is important for us to go where we have family to share space and play for them,” the band said. “It is foundational. It is in that spirit that we made our decision to play in Israel.” Aware that many fans would likely not support their decision to perform in a country currently occupying another, Big Thief went on on to add, “We ar...
Israeli Politicians Call Emma Watson Anti-Semitic for Pro-Palestine Instagram Post
Emma Watson has long been an outspoken actress, but her most recent foray into activism isn’t going over well with some politicians. After sharing a pro-Palestine image on Instagram on January 2nd, the Harry Potter star has come under fire from some Israeli politicians, who called the post anti-Semitic. Watson posted a photo of a pro-Palestine protest with the phrase “Solidarity is a verb” overlaid across the center. In the caption, she quoted the academic Sara Ahmed, who offers insight into the meaning of solidarity. All things considered, it’s a pretty harmless post — Watson doesn’t even use her own words, let alone comment on Israel or Jewish people directly. See for yourself below. Still, that didn’t stop Israeli politicians from turning on the actress. “10 points from Gryffindor for b...
Palestinian & Israeli Rap Duo Aim To Tear Down Racism Via Viral Video
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Screencap / Youtube The conflict between Palestine and Israel has endured for years, causing many outside nations to show their allegiance to either side at the risk of alienating the other. Realizing the depths of the issues between their people, an Arab rapper and Israeli educator released a rap video that has gone viral due to their ambitious aims to tear down racism between the cultures. For the track “Bo Nedaber Dugri (Let’s Talk Straight),” Arab rapper Sameh Zakout and Israeli educator Uriya Rosenman hurl insults at one another in an attempt to combat racism from both sides. The video, released initially on May 20, has just under 100,000 views on Youtube and a reported 4 million across social, is fashioned in the same vein as Joyner Lucas’ “I’m Not ...
600 Musicians Sign Letter Calling for Israel Boycott in Support of Palestine
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-27T15:42:03+00:00“>May 27, 2021 | 11:42am ET More than 600 musicians have called upon their peers to boycott performances in Israel in a show of support for Palestine. Signatories include Rage Against the Machine, Roger Waters of Pink Floyd, Serj Tankian of System of a Down, Run the Jewels, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Black Thought and Questlove of The Roots, Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth, Julian Casablancas of The Strokes, Chromeo, Nicolas Jaar, Noname, and Owen Pallett. In an open letter, the group denounced the recent Israeli attacks against Palestine while demanding “justice, dignity and the right to self-determination for the Palestinian people and all who are fighting colo...
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