Pro-Palestine marchers to hold local demos this weekend instead of mass London gathering
Pro-Palestine protests demanding a ceasefire in Gaza will take place across the UK this weekend, with vigils, protests, petitions, fundraisers, and marches planned in various cities.
Tens of thousands of people are expected to participate in the protests, showing their solidarity with Palestinians and demanding an end to Israel's occupation and apartheid.
The protest movement was sparked after Hamas attacked Israel, resulting in significant civilian casualties in Gaza. Critics argue that the marches should not have taken place on Armistice Day. [ more ]
Democrats Want to Limit Protests at the Chicago Convention. Activists Have Other Plans
Protest organizers plan to march near the Democratic National Convention site to highlight concerns about Palestinian rights and urge Biden to change policies. [ more ]
Columbia Scolds Students for "Unsanctioned" Gaza Rally Where They Were Attacked With Chemicals
Columbia University administrators criticized students for holding unauthorized protests in response to a chemical attack against a rally for Gaza on campus.
Students have reported symptoms such as burning eyes, nausea, and chest pain after the attack. [ more ]
Biden's Erasure of Arabs Is Part of a Painful History I Know Too Well
The Biden administration's efforts to counter Islamophobia in the United States were criticized for their timing and for grouping together Muslims, Arabs, and Sikhs.
The author argues that the Biden administration's statement erased the experiences of Arabs facing anti-Arab racism, and ignored the specific challenges they face based on their ethnicity and support for Palestinian rights. [ more ]
Jewish sect rallies for Palestinian rights at Brooklyn Borough Hall
Members of the Neturei Karta, a group of Hasidic Jews, protested in Downtown Brooklyn against Zionism and in support of Palestinian rights.
The Neturei Karta actively opposes Zionism and believes that Jews are forbidden from establishing sovereignty in Israel until the arrival of the Messiah. [ more ]