Tag: Palestine protests
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‘No justification for attacking innocent people’: Malala calls for ceasefire in interview with Shahzeb Khanzada
Nobel Prize winner and activist Malala Yousafzai was a guest on GEO’s ‘Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Saath’ where she spoke at length about why she stressed on the need to address the gender apartheid in Afghanistan, adding that a ceasefire in Gaza should be demanded by everyone. Speaking to host Shahzeb Khanzada, Malala said she…
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Number one song in Israel calls for murder of Bella Hadid, Dua Lipa
A hip hop song ‘Charbu Darbu’, trending on Israel’s Youtube and Spotify charts, is advocating to kill Palestinians in Gaza, and saying supermodel Bella Hadid, singer Dua Lipa and adult film star Mia Khalifa, all vocal supporters of Palestine, should be killed. Written and performed by Ness Van Stilla, the title means ‘swords and strikes’…
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The Weeknd donates $2.5 million to Gaza for aid
Singer The Weeknd has made international headlines after his XO Humanitarian Fund is sending $2.5 million to Gaza to provide four million meals for civilians. Israel is again bombing the vulnerable population where already more than 15,000 civilians have died. Currently, the death toll after the ending of truce is 160 Palestinians. The artist, whose…
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Oscar winner Olivia Colman among 1,000 artists signing petition slamming institutions for censoring Palestine
British acting giant Olivia Colman and ‘Bridgerton’ and ‘Derry Girls’ star Nicola Coughlan are among the 1000 artists who have signed a petition slamming Western institutions for aiding and abetting the “repressing, silencing and stigmatising of Palestinian voices and perspectives.” The letter includes signatures from ‘Sex Education’ star Aimee Lou Wood and multiple Emmy-award winner…
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Twitter users outraged after Gigi Hadid apologises for Ahmad Mansara story, calls it ‘wrong example’
On November 25, Gigi Hadid shared a post using the example of Palestinian child Ahmed Mansara to point out how Israel beats and rape’s children and uses them as captives of war. She criticised Israel as the only country that does this, however now has walked back on her claims. In a new post, the…
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Cynthia Nixon launches hunger strike outside White House to demand ceasefire in Gaza
Former ‘Sex And The City’ star and politician Cynthia Nixon has joined progressive lawmakers to announce a hunger strike in order to end the genocide of Gaza and enable a permanent ceasefire. The hunger strike comes after official reports reveal that more than 15,000 Palestinians, including 6,000 children, were killed by Israeli airstrikes since October…
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UN goodwill ambassador scorecard: How many spoke up for Palestine?
Since October 7 when Netanyahu declared war on Gaza and commenced bombardment that many experts are calling a genocide, social media users have expressed outrage against celebrities remaining silent about the atrocities, especially those who work with UNICEF. The UN body provides protection and aid for children from marginalised communities in countries like Syria and…
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GQ Middle East honours Gazan journalist Motaz Azaiza as ‘Man Of The Year’
GQ Middle East has announced that this year they are awarding the coveted ‘Man Of The Year’ dedication to Gazan journalist and photographer Motaz Azaiza, a leading voice in spreading awareness about the ongoing genocide of Gaza. In their dedication, the publication honoured Motaz for becoming the embodiment of hope for the people of Gaza…
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TikTok users call for Black Friday shopping boycott in protest for Palestine
TikTok has turned into an influential platform for speaking up against the atrocities going on in Gaza. After several Jewish actors like Amy Schumer, Sacha Baron Cohen accused the platform of being ‘anti-semitic’, TikTok heads had to release a statement clarifying that today’s teens were vocally pro-Palestinian, hence the algorithm showing more content in their…
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BBC edits out multiple calls for ceasefire during Scottish BAFTA awards
At the Scottish Bafta awards, multiple actors who took the stage to call for a ceasefire were edited out by the BBC, sparking criticism from audiences. An exclusive piece written by The National reveals that the media giant edited out the producers of ‘A Long Winter’ who won the award for Best Short Film And…