Author: Alex MacDonald
The daring rescue of four Israeli captives from Gaza in a special operation was met with international praise and headlines worldwide. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak welcomed the hostages’ safe return, emphasizing the importance of reuniting them with their families. US President Joe Biden echoed these sentiments, acknowledging the successful rescue and emphasizing the need for all hostages to come home and a ceasefire to be reached. US Central Command also lauded the Israeli operation, highlighting American involvement. However, amidst the celebration, it’s important to note the tragic toll on Palestinians during the operation, with…
Pro-Palestine and rights campaigners in the UK have celebrated the suspension of a bill that aimed to ban boycotts of Israel by local authorities, following the announcement of a general election. Several pieces of legislation, including the bill targeting the Boycott, Divestments and Sanctions (BDS) movement, will not move forward after UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called for the election on Wednesday. The proposed bill sought to restrict public bodies from considering political or moral disapproval of a foreign state in procurement and investment decisions. With polls favoring the Labour Party, known for its opposition to the bill, winning the…
Meta recently suspended the Facebook and Instagram accounts of a right-wing Israeli group, Tzav 9, which has been organizing attacks on aid convoys headed to Gaza. The group has been blocking aid shipments since January, demanding the release of hostages taken by Hamas in October 2023. Tzav 9 claimed responsibility for blocking a shipment from Jordan at the Tarqumiya checkpoint and setting two trucks on fire, leading to the suspension of their social media accounts by Meta for violating their Coordinating Harm policy. Amidst growing pressure to crack down on accounts inciting violence or spreading misinformation, Meta has been accused…