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NY Times insists it will not take back controversial piece on Palestinian mistreatment

NY Times insists it will not take back controversial piece on Palestinian mistreatment

Note: This story includes graphic allegations of sexual assault. The New York Times reaffirmed its support for opinion writer Nicholas Kristof after his controversial article alleged that Palestinians face sexual abuse from various Israeli actors, including guards and even dogs. This statement followed journalist David Shuster’s remarks suggesting that discussions about retracting Kristof’s article were […]

Change in Atmosphere: Pro-Hamas Crowds and Palestinian Flags Missing from Eurovision Opening for the First Time in Two Years

Change in Atmosphere: Pro-Hamas Crowds and Palestinian Flags Missing from Eurovision Opening for the First Time in Two Years

Eurovision 2024: A Shifting Atmosphere Noam Bettan, an Israeli singer, received a warm reception at the opening event of this week’s Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, on Sunday. However, the atmosphere was markedly different, with pro-Hamas demonstrators wearing keffiyehs and expressing hostility toward Israeli contestants, diverging from the more favorable receptions of recent years. […]

Palestinian FA’s Rajoub declines handshake with Israel at FIFA Congress

Palestinian FA's Rajoub declines handshake with Israel at FIFA Congress

During the FIFA General Assembly on Thursday, Palestinian Football Association President Djibril Rajoub declined to shake hands or even stand next to Basim Sheikh Slimane, the Vice President of the Israeli Football Association, amidst a tense atmosphere. Both were called to the stage by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, but Rajoub resisted attempts to engage with […]

UC Berkeley students honor Palestinian car bomber Israa Jaabis

UC Berkeley students honor Palestinian car bomber Israa Jaabis

A former Palestinian suicide bomber recently addressed students at the University of California, Berkeley, and made a video appearance during an event for Palestinian Political Prisoners Day, receiving enthusiastic applause from attendees. Released from an Israeli prison in 2023 as part of a prisoner exchange linked to the October 7 attacks, Isla Javis spoke to […]

Protests against No Kings escalate as unruly crowd waving Palestinian flags throws cement blocks at DHS agents

Protests against No Kings escalate as unruly crowd waving Palestinian flags throws cement blocks at DHS agents

No Kings Protests Spark Violence Across Multiple Cities On Saturday, protests branded as No Kings erupted in several cities, including Portland, Los Angeles, and Dallas, resulting in violence and chaos. Additionally, demonstrations unfolded near Mar-a-Lago, Florida, which took a troubling turn, as thousands expressed their discontent with the Trump administration. In Portland, Oregon, the evening […]

Immigration judge stops deportation of Palestinian activist who organized protests against Israel at Columbia University

Immigration judge stops deportation of Palestinian activist who organized protests against Israel at Columbia University

Immigration Judge Blocks Deportation of Palestinian Student Activist An immigration judge has ruled against the Trump administration’s efforts to deport Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian graduate student at Columbia University known for his protests regarding Israel and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. On Tuesday, Judge Nina Froes announced the termination of the case due to procedural […]

Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi prevails in immigration court regarding deportation case

Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi prevails in immigration court regarding deportation case

A Palestinian activist known for his anti-Israel protests at Columbia University will remain in the U.S., as an immigration judge has denied the government’s deportation efforts. This decision was made by Judge Nina Froese on February 13, who concluded that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had not presented enough evidence to justify Mohsen Mahdawi’s […]