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- 1Jewish groups display message countering Netanyahu's UN speech●« … organised by Torah Jews and Voice of Rabbis, the message was displayed in response to comments made by Israeli PM Be
Jewish organisations Torah Jews and Voice of Rabbis organised a public message responding to comments made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his address to the UN General Assembly. The action, highlighted alongside calls for a ceasefire and discussion of Palestine, is drawing attention as it frames anti-Netanyahu messaging as coming from within Jewish communities themselves.
- 2British police detain 94-year-old Jewish lawyer at Gaza protest●La police britannique arrête une avocate juive de 94 ans alors qu'elle manifestait pour dénoncer le génocide à Gaza Cett
British police arrested a 94-year-old Jewish lawyer as she protested against the war in Gaza. The arrest was carried out under anti-terrorism legislation that covers any mention of Palestine Action, an organisation that has been banned in the UK. The incident is drawing criticism of how far police are applying counter-terrorism powers to peaceful pro-Palestinian demonstrations, with many expressing outrage that such an elderly demonstrator was detained.
- 3Sarcasm over Israel's 'only democracy' claim circulates online●RE: https:// todon.eu/@faab64/1173450278330 12641 “Only democracy in the Middle East”, ladies and gentlemen. # israel #
Social media users are mockingly repeating the phrase 'only democracy in the Middle East', a long-standing description of Israel, to challenge it. The post attaches hashtags accusing Israel of genocide, ethnic cleansing, apartheid and settler colonialism, and calls for a halt to Israeli actions and support for BDS and a free Palestine. No independent facts or new events are given beyond the rhetorical claim itself.
- 4Palestine Action protesters arrested in Liverpool●Palestine Action protesters arrested in Liverpool https://www. aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2 026/9/27/aje-onl-nf_palest
Police have arrested protesters at a Palestine Action demonstration in Liverpool. The group is proscribed in the UK, meaning public support for it can lead to arrest, and its demonstrations continue to draw police action. The arrests in Liverpool come amid ongoing debate in Britain over the ban and the policing of pro-Palestinian protests.
- 5Thousands march for Palestine at Labour conference in Liverpool●Thousands marched in solidarity with Palestine in Liverpool, heading to the Labour Party conference to demand the govern
Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators marched through Liverpool, converging on the Labour Party conference to pressure the UK government. Protesters demanded full sanctions on Israel, an end to British arms sales, and action over what they described as genocide and apartheid in Gaza. The march came as party members and activists gathered for the conference, making Palestine a visible issue for Labour leadership.
- 6Liverpool demonstrators urge Labour to sanction Israel over Gaza●"Palestine solidarity demonstrators rallied in # Liverpool on Saturday, calling for # Labour to go further in sanctionin
Palestine solidarity demonstrators rallied in Liverpool on Saturday, calling on the Labour government to go further in sanctioning Israel over its conduct in Gaza and the wider occupation of Palestinian territories. The protest, reported by the Morning Star, reflects growing pressure on Labour from within its own base, with activists arguing that UK policy has not gone far enough in response to the conflict.
- 7Elderly protester arrested under Terrorism Act outside Labour conference●UK police arrest a peaceful elderly protester under the "Terrorism Act" for holding a sign reading “I oppose genocide. I
UK police arrested an elderly protester outside the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool under the Terrorism Act after she held a sign reading "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action". The arrest has drawn criticism online, with many arguing that holding a placard is a peaceful act of expression and questioning the use of counter-terrorism powers against political dissent.
- 8Massive Attack's Rob Del Naja arrested outside Labour conference●BREAKING: Massive Attack’s Rob Del Naja arrested under the UK Terrorism Act outside Labour Party conference venue. The l
Massive Attack musician Rob Del Naja was arrested under the UK Terrorism Act outside the Labour Party conference venue, on the eve of the event. Campaign group Defend Our Juries said he was detained after holding a paper sign reading "I oppose genocide - I support Palestine Action". The arrest has drawn attention to police action against supporters of the proscribed group.
- 9US scholars urge PM Burnham to lift Palestine Action ban●Report: Dozens of US scholars have signed an open letter calling on UK PM Burnham: “to end the indefensible & counter-pr
Dozens of US scholars have signed an open letter calling on UK Prime Minister Burnham to end the ban on Palestine Action, describing the proscription as indefensible and counter-productive. The letter characterises the group as a nonviolent direct action movement whose stated goal is to save lives and prevent genocide, and urges the government to reverse its position.