Massive attack banned from Singapore over ‘free Palestine’ display
Band reacts to Singapore ban Bristol trip-hop group Massive Attack have said they were “surprised and disappointed” after Singaporean authorities banned them from the country over a pro-Palestinian display at a recent concert. Members Robert Del Naja and Grant Marshall held up a Palestinian flag and shouted “free Palestine” alongside the crowd during their 29 […]
2 weeks ago
Donald Trump says Board of Peace has reached agreement for Hamas to disarm in Gaza
He described it as a ‘historic agreement’ Donald Trump has said that the Board of Peace has reached an agreement for Hamas to disarm in Gaza. The US President announced the news in the usual way he does, via his social media platform Truth Social. In the post, Trump said: “Today, the Board of Peace […]
2 weeks ago
Palestinian goalkeeper killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, according to reports
He married just five months ago and was expecting a child A Palestinian goalkeeper has been killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, according to reports. The news was first announced by the Palestine Football Association who said that 32-year-old goalkeeper Salim Khader Al-Ashqar had been shot dead in Gaza. The goalkeeper played for Khadamat Khan […]
1 month ago
How Israel are allowed to participate in Eurovision – and all the countries saying they shouldn’t
There are boycotters and supporters In protest over the war in Gaza, five countries have boycotted the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, which began this week in Austria’s capital Vienna. In spite of the boycotts over Israel’s participation, the annual international music pageant watched and adored by millions of viewers around the world […]
3 months ago
Israel passes death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis
Harshly condemned by rights groups A law approving the death penalty for Palestinians who are convicted of murdering Israelis has been passed by Israel’s parliament. The bill’s passage means that the death penalty by hanging is now the default punishment for West Bank Palestinians, who are convicted of nationalistic killings. It came after the culmination […]
5 months ago
Foreign Office tells Brits to ‘leave’ two countries in new warning
New advice has been issued The Foreign Office has issued a warning to Brits in two countries amid the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East. Since the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran last week, there has been increasing worry about the status of Brits in the region. In new advice published on […]
5 months ago