War on Gaza: The far-right activists advocating for Palestinians
War on Gaza: The far-right activists advocating for Palestinians Pro-Palestinian activists have been ‘alarmed’ by the white supremacists and antisemites joining the advocacy against Israel’s war on Gaza Alex MacDonald Mon, 05/27/2024 – 11:57 The account of Anastasia Maria Loupis, a Covid-19 denier and far-right supporter of Gaza (MEE/Alex MacDonald) In the West, most far-right […]
Image of Palestinian strapped to Israeli security vehicle sparks outrage
Image of Palestinian strapped to Israeli security vehicle sparks outrage Israeli military promises investigation after forces accused of using man as a ‘human shield’ Alex MacDonald Sun, 06/23/2024 – 15:09 A still from social media footage showing Mujahid Raed Abbadi strapped to an Israeli vehicle as it drives through Jenin, 23 June 2024 (screenshot) An […]
Iranian dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi’s death penalty overturned
Iranian dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi’s death penalty overturned Supreme Court orders retrial in case of imprisoned rapper whose death sentence sparked international outcry Alex MacDonald Sat, 06/22/2024 – 10:55 Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi in an Instagram post (Toomaj Salehi/Instagram) Dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi has had his death sentence overturned in Iran following international outcry, according […]
World leaders praise rescue of Gaza captives – and fail to mention hundreds of dead Palestinians
World leaders praise rescue of Gaza captives – and fail to mention hundreds of dead Palestinians Western leaders call rescue of four captives a moment of ‘hope’ even as more than 210 Palestinians were killed during the operation Alex MacDonald Sun, 06/09/2024 – 10:00 Noa Argamani, 26, next to her father at the Sheba Tel-HaShomer […]
Turkey: Viral plastic surgery operation revealed as fake
Turkey: Viral plastic surgery operation revealed as fake Seemingly miraculous before-and-after photos have been discovered to be of two different men Alex MacDonald Mon, 06/03/2024 – 13:30 An image of ‘Michael’, the supposed American tourist before and after surgery (Instagram) A plastic surgery operation in Turkey that went viral on social media has been exposed […]
Palestine campaigners and rights groups relieved as UK anti-BDS bill shelved due to election
Palestine campaigners and rights groups relieved as UK anti-BDS bill shelved due to election Liberty and Palestine Solidarity Campaign welcome dropping of legislation that would ‘override local democracy’ and prevent boycotts Alex MacDonald Fri, 05/24/2024 – 11:11 Pro-Palestinian supporters wave Palestinian flags and chant slogans during demonstration in central London, on 6 January 2024 (Henry […]
Jeremy Corbyn to run as independent candidate in UK general election
Jeremy Corbyn to run as independent candidate in UK general election Move prompts Labour Party to expel former leader, who was barred from standing as their candidate Alex MacDonald Fri, 05/24/2024 – 10:13 Jeremy Corbyn addresses demonstrators at a protest near the gates of 10 Downing Street on 8 May during an anti-racism rally (Benjamin […]
Meta removes accounts of Israeli group attacking Gaza aid convoys
Meta removes accounts of Israeli group attacking Gaza aid convoys Tzav 9 were banned from Facebook and Instagram for using the platforms to plan raids on aid convoys to Gaza Alex MacDonald Thu, 05/23/2024 – 10:36 Israeli border guards and police speak with right-wing protesters blocking the road for Jordanian trucks carrying humanitarian aid supplies […]
War sent these refugees fleeing from Western Sahara, but they insist they will return
War sent these refugees fleeing from Western Sahara, but they insist they will return At least 4,000 Sahrawis have fled into Algeria’s Ausserd refugee camp since fighting resumed between their resistance army and Morocco. But they are ready to fight to return home Alex MacDonald Thu, 05/02/2024 – 11:39 Sidate Side Bahia (left) and Naim […]
Iraqi parliament passes amendment criminalising LGBTQ activity
Iraqi parliament passes amendment criminalising LGBTQ activity Addition to anti-prostitution law means same-sex activity could lead to up to 15 years in prison Alex MacDonald Sat, 04/27/2024 – 16:36 Shia Muslim devotees self-flagellate over a banner depicting the Pride rainbow flag defaced with a boot and in Arabic the slogan ‘No to homosexual society’ at […]