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Led By Donkeys Secures Compensation for Seized Gaza Protest Banner

Led By Donkeys Secures Compensation for Seized Gaza Protest Banner

The campaign group Led By Donkeys has received £27,000 in compensation after a banner they displayed in Parliament Square, London, was seized and destroyed by Greater London Authority officials. The banner, which read 'Yes It’s A Genocide', was part of a protest against Israel's actions in Gaza. The compensation was paid by Veolia, the company responsible for the banner's disposal. Led By Donkeys pursued compensation to defend the right to protest and highlight the differential treatment of Palestine-related activism in the UK.
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Canadian Museum Faces Funding Pause Over Palestinian Exhibit Controversy

Canadian Museum Faces Funding Pause Over Palestinian Exhibit Controversy

Gail Asper, a key philanthropist behind the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, has announced her family is pausing financial support due to concerns over an exhibit on the Palestinian Nakba. The exhibit, which details the displacement of Palestinians following Israel's creation, has been criticized for lacking context, particularly regarding the displacement of Jews from Arab countries. Asper fears the exhibit could fuel antisemitism and undermine trust in the museum. The museum defends the exhibit, stating it aims to highlight underrepresented Palestinian Canadian stories.
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Supreme Court Rules Against Palestinian Authority in Terror Victim Compensation Cases

Supreme Court Rules Against Palestinian Authority in Terror Victim Compensation Cases

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Palestinian Authority (PA) cannot require terror victims seeking compensation to re-establish a permanent disability already recognized by the National Insurance Institute (NII) or in a previous civil case. This decision came after the PA filed appeals against two cases where victims of terrorist attacks had been awarded compensation based on established disabilities. The court upheld the attorney-general's stance that once a disability is confirmed by the NII or a court, it should be accepted in subsequent compensation claims. The ruling is based on the Exemplary Compensation Law for Victims of Terrorism, which allows victims to claim NIS 5 million from the PA. The law aims to provide swift compensation and deter the PA from supporting terrorism.
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Boy George Releases AI-Generated Pro-Israel Song Amidst Controversy

Boy George Releases AI-Generated Pro-Israel Song Amidst Controversy

Boy George Releases AI-Generated Pro-Israel Song Amidst Controversy
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Exclusive-US mulls scuppering France's Washington ambassador pick over human rights spat

Exclusive-US mulls scuppering France's Washington ambassador pick over human rights spat

By Gabriel Stargardter, Humeyra Pamuk, Gram Slattery and Andrea Shalal PARIS/WASHINGTON July 29 (Reuters) - The United States is considering delaying, or even blocking, President Emmanuel Macron's choice for France's next ambassador to Washington following public French criticism of the country's
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Israel's decades-old US support risks losing Democrats

Israel's decades-old US support risks losing Democrats

By Richard Cowan, Patricia Zengerle and Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) - For generations, support for Israel united Washington. Now Israel's attacks on Gaza, the Iran war and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's close ties to U.S.
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2 mosques in the West Bank are set on fire during a deadly surge in settler violence

2 mosques in the West Bank are set on fire during a deadly surge in settler violence

Two mosques have been set on fire in the Israeli-occupied West Bank in an apparent Israeli settler attack following a spate of deadly violence that killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers
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Mosques in West Bank are set on fire during a weekend of settler violence

Mosques in West Bank are set on fire during a weekend of settler violence

Two mosques have been set on fire in the Israeli-occupied West Bank in an apparent Israeli settler attack following a spate of deadly violence that killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers
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Righteous Among the Nations Descendant Fights for Residency in Israel

Righteous Among the Nations Descendant Fights for Residency in Israel

Ellen Monique Chits, a 56-year-old Dutch Christian, is seeking permanent residency in Israel, citing her family's history as Righteous Among the Nations. Her grandfather and great-grandparents were recognized for saving Jews during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. Despite her strong ties to Israel and her volunteer work in the country, her application for residency was rejected by the Population and Immigration Authority due to her age. The authority's procedure limits eligibility to minors, a decision Chits is appealing with legal assistance. Her case highlights the complexities of immigration policies for descendants of Righteous Among the Nations.
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Israel Bans Forced Labor Imports to Strengthen Trade and Human Rights

Israel Bans Forced Labor Imports to Strengthen Trade and Human Rights

Israel has banned the import of goods produced using forced labor, aligning with global trade standards. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal was approved, emphasizing the moral, economic, and strategic importance of combating human trafficking and forced labor. The Economy and Industry Ministry will establish regulations in accordance with international law, and the National Economic Council will develop an enforcement method within 90 days. This move positions Israel alongside leading countries in preventing exploitation and strengthens its credibility as a trading partner.
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Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' and calls ICC war-crimes charges 'bogus'

Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' and calls ICC war-crimes charges 'bogus'

Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu says New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is “fomenting hate” by calling the prime minister a war criminal who should be arrested if he visits the city
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UN human rights chief says Israel must end occupation and house demolitions in Lebanon

UN human rights chief says Israel must end occupation and house demolitions in Lebanon

The United Nations' human rights chief says Israel must end its military presence in southern Lebanon and stop demolishing homes