ISRAEL PROTEST
Israel-Hamas War: Thousands gather for weekly protests amid reported progress in hostage deal talks
Relatives and supporters gathered on Saturday in Tel Aviv for a weekly rally demanding a deal to release the remaining hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. "Mr Prime Minister, give the negotiation team room to manoeuvre and return with a deal and bring eve...
Reformist Pezeshkian wins Iran's presidential runoff election, besting hard-liner Jalili
Pezeshkian promised no radical changes to Iran's Shiite theocracy in his campaign and long has held Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as the final arbiter of all matters of state in the country.
Israel: Police forcibly clear protesters outside PM Netanyahu's residence in Jerusalem
Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday, protesting against the government of Benjamin Netanyahu, demanding new elections and a deal to release the hostages still in captivity in Gaza. The protesters lit fires and flares as police tried to control the demonstra...
Israeli anti-government protesters march on Netanyahu's home
Anti-government protesters gathered in Jerusalem on Thursday, converging outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home. The demonstrators lit a bonfire and called for Netanyahu's resignation. "We've been abandoned - Elections now!" read one sign that rose above the crowd. Demonstrators yelled through megaphones, waved flags, and banged on snare drums, while police officers stood at barricades.
Indian-origin activist among three women charged for staging protest in Palestinian's support in Singapore
Three Singaporean women, including an Indian-origin activist, were charged for organising a procession supporting the Palestinian cause without a permit. Annamalai Kokila Parvathi, Siti Amirah Mohamed Asrori, and Mossammad Sobikun Nahar were accused under the Public Order Act for assembling near the Istana. Annamalai allegedly abetted the offense. They were offered bail and their cases scheduled for further mention in court.
Israel: Thousands of people hold anti-govt protests, demand new elections and return of hostages
Tens of thousands protested across Israel on Saturday, demanding new elections and the return of hostages held in Gaza. In Tel Aviv, author David Grossman and former Shin Bet chief Yuval Diskin criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu, calling for immediate elections. Demonstrations also occurred outside Likud party headquarters and Netanyahu’s residence. Protests included calls to end the Gaza conflict and highlighted the plight of hostages. Hostages and Missing Families Forum held rallies nationwide, demanding hostages' release. Protests have persisted since the war began on October 7.
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Scuffles erupt between police, protesters demanding return of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza
Protests erupted in Tel Aviv as thousands demanded the return of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, criticizing Prime Minister Netanyahu's handling of the conflict. Meanwhile, a US military vessel washed up near Ashdod, disrupting humanitarian aid efforts. Israeli bombardments continued in Gaza, resulting in casualties, and the conflict has claimed over 35,000 Palestinian lives. Humanitarian aid is struggling to meet the needs of the displaced population amid ongoing tensions and calls for new elections in Israel.
University of California academic workers strike to stand up for pro-Palestinian protesters
Graduate students at UC Santa Cruz joined a systemwide protest against the university allegedly violating the speech rights of pro-Palestinian advocates. United Auto Workers Local 4811, representing 48,000 graduate students, initiated rolling strikes across the 10-campus UC system. The union demands amnesty, divestment from Israel-related investments, and filed unfair labor practice complaints.
Biden tells Morehouse graduates that scenes in Gaza from the Israel-Hamas war break his heart, too
President Joe Biden directly acknowledged U.S. students' distress over the Israel-Hamas conflict in a speech at historically Black Morehouse College. He expressed support for peaceful protests and called for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza. Biden also addressed domestic issues, reflecting on democracy and reaching out to Black constituents in Detroit.
Protesting students walk out on Jerry Seinfeld graduation speech
Accounts posting the footage said the students at the prestigious university were protesting the usually apolitical star's stance over Israel, which has drawn controversy. Students could be seen carrying a Palestinian flag.
Swedish host city braces for Eurovision final
Malmo prepares for Eurovision amid security threats and protests over Israel's participation. Tension escalates due to recent Israeli military campaign in Gaza. Front-runners include Croatia's Baby Lasagna, Eden Golan, Swiss rapper Nemo, and favorites from France, the Netherlands, Italy, Ukraine, and Ireland.
Donald Trump calls Joe Biden weak on antisemitism, ignoring his own rhetoric
Trump's attempts to claim a moral high ground against antisemitism come as the Democratic president is navigating the intense divisions of the Israel-Hamas war and the resulting unrest from demonstrations. Trump and other Republicans have seized on the disruptions on college campuses, which have at times been violent, as a sign of weakness from Biden and Democrats. It's also the latest example of Trump's timeworn tactic of repackaging a censure he's received and stamping it on his opponents.
Striking deals to end campus protests, some colleges invite discussion of their investments
After weeks of anti-war protests at U.S. universities, some schools, including Brown, Northwestern, and Rutgers, reached agreements with pro-Palestinian protesters to avoid disruptions during final exams and graduation ceremonies. These deals, amid nationwide campus unrest and over 2,400 arrests since April 17, included commitments to review investments in Israel. While universities agreed to discuss divestment, they made no promises to change investments. The protests, which disrupted classes at some schools, have raised questions about academic freedom and led to discussions on divesting from companies linked to the Israeli military.
Israel supporters attack pro-Palestinian camp in Los Angeles, 300 Gaza protesters arrested in New York
Witness footage from UCLA, verified by Reuters, showed people wielding sticks or poles to hammer on wooden boards being used as makeshift barricades to protect the pro-Palestinian protesters before police were deployed to the campus.
Understanding US Campus turmoil amid Israel-Hamas conflict
Demonstrations opposing the Gaza war are rapidly gaining momentum across numerous college campuses throughout the United States. At institutions such as Columbia University in New York and the University of Southern California in California, hundreds of protestors have taken over campus spaces. These student protestors, advocating for Palestinian rights, are engaged in discussions with university authorities to disassociate the institutions from any connections with Israel.
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