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US halts all visitor visas for people from Gaza after claims of Palestinian refugees entering country
The Print
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August 16, 2025
Washington: The U.S. State Department on Saturday said it was halting all visitor visas for individuals from Gaza while it conducts “a full and thorough” review. The department said “a small number” of temporary medical-humanitarian visas had been...
The world this week | India sticks to its multi-alignment policy as Trump-Putin talks end; Israel presses on to ‘bury’ idea of Palestinian state
The Indian Express
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August 16, 2025
The Trump-Putin Alaska summit ends without a deal, dashing India’s hope for a relief with respect to the secondary tariffs; as markets in India feel the heat, Prime Minister Modi reiterated his stance to protect the interests of the country’s...
Israel is quietly in talks to relocate Palestinians from Gaza
Mint
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August 16, 2025
Israel and the U.S. are pushing forward efforts to relocate hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, a move they have presented in humanitarian terms but which governments in Europe and the Arab world have criticized as...
Trapped in Gaza: Palestinians with disabilities cannot reach help
The European Times
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August 15, 2025
But for an increasing number of Palestinians, including those who cannot hear orders or whose mobility is altered, follow these orders may be impossible. However, not doing it could cost them their life. “In a normal situation, people with...
Met police announce sixty prosecutions amid growing Palestine Action protests
5Pillars
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August 16, 2025
London’s Metropolitan Police have confirmed that a further 60 people will be prosecuted for “showing support” for the proscribed direct action group Palestine Action amid growing protests over the terror listing of the pro-Palestine group. In a...
Puppet show of Palestinian solidarity
Chicago Sun Times - Illinois
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August 16, 2025
Unless rain is forecast next Sunday afternoon, a giant, smiling “sun” will walk along the lakefront in Lincoln Park and make its way to 31st Street Beach. A papier-mâchéd Palestinian bride and groom are expected to bask in the amber rays, along...
Palestine in Edinburgh
Morning Star
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MY FAVOURITE favourite show of the Fringe so far, Horse of Jenin (⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑) by Alaa Shehada, was a sublime performance. There can’t be many performers who can glide effortlessly between humour and pathos the way Shehada does. The titular horse, a...
Group names New Palestine history teacher best in the state
Daily Reporter - Indiana
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August 16, 2025
Social studies teacher Shelby Hall, shown in her classroom at New Palestine High School, has been named Indiana History Teacher of the Year.Tom Russo | Daily Reporter By Kristy Deer | Daily Reporter NEW PALESTINE — It’s not just about looking back...
Sally Rooney: I support Palestine Action. If this makes me a ‘supporter of terror’ under UK law, so be it
The Irish Times
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On Saturday, August 9th, UK police arrested more than 500 peaceful protesters on suspicion of terror offences. The vast majority of these arrests took place on Parliament Square, London, where Irish citizens such as Sinéad Ní Shiacáis, from...
Things to do in Long Beach: Midsummer scream, Gaza fundraiser, sewing workshop and more!
Signal Tribune - California
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August 15, 2025
Spend the upcoming week attending movie screenings, concerts and community events all over Long Beach. Those looking to sample the local cuisine can explore a range of tasting events, from the Museum of Latin American Art’s Tequila & Tunes event...
Human rights watchdog warns police to rethink 'heavy-handed' Palestine protest clampdown amid fears it could have a 'chilling' effect on free speech
Daily Mail
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August 16, 2025
Britain's human rights watchdog has warned against the 'heavy-handed policing' of Palestine protests amid fears it could have a 'chilling' effect on free speech. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has written to Home Secretary Yvette...
Sixty more to be prosecuted over support for Palestine Action
The Times
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A further 60 people will be prosecuted for “showing support for the proscribed terrorist group Palestine Action”, the Metropolitan Police have said. The force said this follows the arrest of more than 700 people since the group was banned on July...
The Palestinian women's football team is playing for 'identity and resistance'
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 15, 2025
For Charlotte Phillips, and many other players in the Palestinian women's football team, every time they step onto the pitch, it's a symbol of perseverance and hope. "Every single one of our players plays with so much heart," she told ABC Sport....
Dozens to be prosecuted for supporting terror group Palestine Action after hundreds were arrested in protests
The Sun
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August 15, 2025
COPS have charged a further 60 people for supporting Palestine Action after more than 700 arrests. The group was proscribed last month after they took credit for vandalising two aircraft at RAF Brize Norton, in an alleged £7million attack. 2...
Will Israel's new settlement end hopes of a Palestinian state?
The New Arab
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August 15, 2025
The new settlement separates northern and southern Palestinian areas of the West Bank [Getty] Israel’s far-right extremist finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, triggered worldwide condemnation this week after announcing that Israel will be building...
'Free Palestine' banner hung on B.C. legislature sets off probe of 'security breach'
Mountain View Albertan
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August 15, 2025
VICTORIA — A protest banner hung on the outside facade of the British Columbia legislature has set off a police probe and an investigation by the clerk's office into the "external security breach. VICTORIA — A protest banner hung on the outside...
“We Can’t Have Greece Become a Playground For IDF Soldiers": Israeli Tourists Traveling to Greek Islands Met With Pro-Palestine Protests
Drop Site
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August 15, 2025
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Police to prosecute 60 more people for supporting 'terror group' Palestine Action - after chaotic London march hundreds of activists arrested
Daily Mail
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August 15, 2025
A further 60 people will be prosecuted for 'showing support for the proscribed terrorist group Palestine Action', the Metropolitan Police said. It comes after a chaotic London march on Saturday saw more than a staggering 500 activists arrested -...
Another 60 people to be prosecuted for ‘showing support for Palestine Action’
Express & Star
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A further 60 people will be prosecuted for “showing support for the proscribed terrorist group Palestine Action”, the Metropolitan Police have said. The force said this follows the arrest of more than 700 people since the group was banned on July...
Belgium’s foreign minister urges Palestine recognition 'before there is nothing left'
The National News
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Belgium’s foreign minister told parliament that Belgium must quickly recognise the state of Palestine. Maxime Prevot spoke at an emergency debate on Thursday to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. He expressed his concerns that no...