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Multiple Boats On The Global Sumud Flotilla Have Been Attacked Again As They Get Closer To Gaza
At least 13 explosions hit the Global Sumud Flotilla’s boats again on Sept. 23, following two drone strikes in early September.
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Dozens Of Artists Held A "Together For Palestine" Concert In London To Stand With And Raise Funds For Gaza
The “Together for Palestine” concert on Sept. 17, was organized by renowned musician Brian Eno, with 100% of proceedings being sent to to provide aid for Palestinians in Gaza.
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Over 100,000 People In The UK Held A Huge Anti-Immigration Protest, Raising Fears Of The Far-Right’s Rise
The “Unite the Kingdom” march on Saturday, Sept. 13 was led by Tommy Robinson, the former leader of the now disbanded far-right, anti-Islam group, the English Defence League (EDL).
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Spain’s Prime Minister Called For Israel To Be Banned From International Sports After Pro-Palestine Protests Shut Down La Vuelta Cycling Race
Pedro Sánchez praised the protests, where more than 100,000 protesters joined, and has now canceled 2 stages of the race.
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Spanish Actor Javier Bardem Said At The Emmys He "Will Not Work" With Anyone Who Justifies Israel’s Genocide
Wearing a keffiyeh at the Emmys, Javier Bardem said that people who are too afraid to speak up are showing support for the genocide.
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French Actress Adèle Haenel Has Announced She Is Joining The Global Sumud Flotilla To Sail To Gaza
“Our goal is to bring humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza and break the illegal siege,” Haenel wrote. “Humanity is still here. Free Palestine.”
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“Block Everything”: People In France Are Holding Huge Anti-Government Protests Against Economic Inequality
More than 250,000 people across France took to the streets, holding a nationwide boycott, blocking roads, burning barricades and trash bins clashing with police to protest the budget cuts and calling for Macron to resign.
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EU Lawmakers Wore Red To The Parliament To Demand It Take Action Against Israel’s Genocide
The lawmakers said the protest was meant to demand stronger EU action, including an arms embargo on Israel, suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement and new sanctions.
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A Second Global Sumud Flotilla Ship Has Been Hit By A Drone In Tunisian Waters In Another Attack
This is the second attack on ships in the Global Sumud Flotilla over two days, with the fleet’s main boat, the Family Boat, being attacked just a day ago on Sept. 8.
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Thousands Of Young People In Nepal Protesting Corruption And Nepotism Forced The Prime Minister To Resign
Protesters say politicians' children are enjoying wealth and jobs, while most young people in Nepal struggle with unemployment.
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The Global Sumud Flotilla’s Main Ship Was Bombed By A Drone And Caught Fire Off Tunisian Waters
The boat was carrying humanitarian supplies and prominent activists who had previously attempted to sail to Gaza on the Madleen, another Freedom Flotilla Coalition ship, with the goal of breaking Israel’s siege.
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The Global Sumud Flotilla Has Arrived In Tunisia Where More Ships Will Join To Sail To Gaza To Break Israel’s Siege
The first wave of boats arrived in Tunisia on Sept. 7 to meet with other groups of activists that gathered to sail together to Gaza.