44 h. ago Protesters to gather outside Israeli embassy in support of Palestine

Strict conditions have been imposed to minimise public disruption.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘I could be next’: international students at Columbia University feel ‘targeted’ after Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest

For students who aren’t US citizens, a new reality includes feelings of surveillance, fears of being arrested and reluctance to visit familyIt was 4am and a Columbia University master’s student two months away from graduation lay awake in bed. His heart thumped so hard, his chest began to hurt. His hands got colder and colder; he was unable to speak. This had become an agonizing nightly routine for the 24-year-old from India since 8 March, when immigration officials handcuffed the Columbia graduate Mahmoud Khalil and took him into detention in Louisiana.“What scares me the most is that I would be fast asleep at home and I would hear a bang on my door and I’d be taken away in the middle of the night by Ice and nobody will ever know what happened to me,” said the student, who attended multiple protests to support Palestine around New York City. “It feels as if people are getting targeted for just speaking up for their political views last year.” Continue reading...

Events

8 d. ago London protests LIVE: Hundreds of police deployed amid rival pro

Tens of thousands of protesters are expected to gather near Green Park station from midday

Events

8 d. ago Thousands of protesters expected to gather in London amid police warnings

The Metropolitan Police have imposed conditions on three separate demonstrations due to take place in the capital on Saturday.

Events

9 d. ago UK Government says it cannot support Palestinian state recognition Bill

Liberal Democrat peer Baroness Northover had tabled draft legislation in the House of Lords.

Politics

1 week ago Trump administration briefing: Mahmoud Khalil’s detention, ‘Trumpcession’ fears and gutting USAid

From cries of ‘McCarthyism’ over Palestinian activist’s detention to fears over a ‘Trumpcession’ – key US politics stories from Monday at a glanceThe Trump administration’s decision to have immigration authorities arrest pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil for alleged support of Hamas is an attack on free speech, the American Civil Liberties Union warned on Monday.“This arrest is unprecedented, illegal, and un-American,” said Ben Wizner, director of the American Civil Liberties Union’s Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Manchester United protest live fans march against Glazers ahead of Arsenal fixture

Live updates from Old Trafford as Man United supporters gather to protest against the club's ownership ahead of the Premier League clash with Arsenal.

Sport

2 w. ago Man who climbed London's Big Ben to support Palestinians comes down after 16 hours, is arrested

Man who climbed London's Big Ben to support Palestinians comes down after 16 hours, is arrested  Ynetnews

Events

2 w. ago Aberdeen star in thankful gesture to Celtic ultras for Palestine support as Green Brigade display doesn't go unnoticed

Aberdeen's Palestinian striker Oday Dabbagh appeared to notice the support for his homeland at Parkhead

Politics

2 w. ago Farmers to gather in London for pancake day protest against inheritance tax

Attendees will march from Whitehall at around midday towards Parliament, with the demonstration due to end at 3pm.

Economics

2 w. ago Father of hostage still in Gaza accuses Netanyahu of ‘stalling’ Hamas deal

Yehuda Cohen says Israeli prime minister is refusing permanent ceasefire because ‘he wants to stay in power’The father of an Israeli hostage has said Benjamin Netanyahu is “stalling” the deal with Hamas that could lead to the return of his son from Gaza.Speaking at the Israeli embassy in central London, Yehuda Cohen, father of 20-year-old Israeli hostage Nimrod Cohen, said: “There is a deal on the table. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago Father of Israeli hostage says Netanyahu is ‘stalling’ ceasefire deal

Yehuda Cohen, father of 20-year-old Israeli hostage Nimrod Cohen, was speaking at the Israeli embassy in central London,

Events

3 w. ago 'Oscar nominee Guy Pearce's Palestine support could force scared stars to join the conversation'

The Brutalist actor Guy Pearce has been showing his unwavering support for Palestine during red carpet events and awards shows

Politics

3 w. ago Students chant support for Palestinians at Barnard College protest in New York

Dozens of anti-war protesters gathered to demand the reinstatement of two students expelled for disrupting a class on IsraelDon’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our free app to get trusted reporting.Several dozen anti-war student protesters gathered outside Columbia University and Barnard College in New York on Thursday to protest against the expulsion of two students who interrupted a class on Israel last month.Wearing keffiyehs in solidarity with Palestinians, students chanted a series of anti-war slogans amid a heavy New York police department (NYPD) presence outside the sister schools, where only students and faculty with ID cards are allowed in. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Palestinians say they support Trump's plans to revive Gaza as the 'Riviera of the Middle East'

Many Palestinians said they support President Donald Trump's plan to turn Gaza into the 'Riviera of the Middle East,' despite his proposal getting much pushback across the world.

Politics

last month Police arrest three men near Israeli embassy in Stockholm on suspicion of 'preparing to commit violent crime'

The three men were arrested by police earlier this evening near the embassy but not inside the diplomatic mission, Swedish police confirmed.

Events

last month Stormzy addresses backlash and breaks silence on partnering with McDonald's amid boycott

Stormzy had been accused of 'having no back bone' and 'hypocrisy' by some fans following the release of his new advert with McDonald's after the singer previously showed support for the people of Palestine

Events