Palestine
Oscar-Winning Palestinian Director Hamdan Ballal Arrested In West Bank
The Palestinian co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary 'No Other Land' was beaten by Israeli settlers and arrested. Hamdan Ballal would be released on Tuesday in the West Bank.
No Other Land Co-Director Hamdan Ballal Attacked by Israeli Settlers, Arrested
The Palestinian-born filmmaker won an Academy Award earlier this month No Other Land Co-Director Hamdan Ballal Attacked by Israeli Settlers, Arrested: Report Scoop Harrison
ICE Arrests Mahmoud Khalil, Palestinian Activist With Green Card Linked To Columbia Protests
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested Mahmoud Khalil over the weekend, reportedly on the direction of the State Department, according to his attorney. Khalil's whereabouts are unknown, attorney Amy Greer said in a statement.
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...
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