Tag: Palestine
Novelist Sally Rooney says she will support Palestine Action despite ban
Author Sally Rooney says she will continue to support Palestine Action, despite the group being proscribed as a terrorist organisation in the UK. The award-winning Irish novelist said she intends to use the earnings of her work and her public platform to “go on supporting Palestine Action and direct action against genocide”. Writing in the…
Number of arrests at Palestine Action protest rises to more than 500
The number of arrests at Saturday’s demonstration in London in support of banned group Palestine Action has risen to 532. The Metropolitan Police said the majority of arrests – 521 – were for displaying placards in support of Palestine Action at Westminster’s Parliament Square, and one at a Palestine Coalition march. Six arrests were for…
Police arrest 474 people at Palestine Action ban protest
Police have arrested 474 people at a demonstration in London in support of banned group Palestine Action. The Metropolitan Police said 466 protesters were arrested for supporting the group, five for assaults on police officers, two for public order offences, and one for a racially aggravated offence. Scores of people simultaneously unveiled handwritten signs with…
Eight hurt in Colorado fire attack after suspect shouts ‘free Palestine’
Multiple people have been injured after a man shouting “free Palestine” tossed Molotov cocktails at a gathering in support of Israeli hostages in Colorado, authorities say. Police said eight people – aged 52 to 88 – were injured in the attack at the Pearl Street Mall, a popular outdoor space in Boulder, about 30 miles…
The Gaza Conflict: Genocide Accusations Spark International Controversy
The Gaza conflict, which has devastated the region for over a year, has reached a critical point with Amnesty International’s recent accusations of genocide against the Israeli government. These claims have ignited intense debate within the international community, highlighting the severity of the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.
Pope Francis Calls for International Investigation into Possible Genocide in Gaza
In a statement that has resonated globally, Pope Francis has called for a thorough investigation to determine whether Israel’s military actions in Gaza constitute genocide against the Palestinian people. This request is based on excerpts from an upcoming book where the Pontiff mentions that international experts believe the operations in Gaza exhibit characteristics of genocide.