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More than 100 entertainment figures signed an open letter supporting UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese after European states called for her resignation over controversial remarks about Gaza. The letter emphasized her commitment to human rights and condemned attacks against her.
The British Museum removed references to Palestine from ancient Middle East exhibits after pressure from a pro-Israel lawyers’ group. Maps and panels once labeled areas as Palestine and individuals as of Palestinian descent. Terms were changed to alternatives like ‘Canaanite.’ The group claimed using the name Palestine distorts historical accuracy.
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez urged the US to reconsider its unconditional military aid to Israel, stating it enabled genocide in Gaza and led to the death of thousands of women and children. She also called for enforcement of the Leahy Laws, which restrict aid to forces involved in gross human rights violations.
A US security firm that provided protection at Gaza aid sites where hundreds of Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces and US mercenaries is now in talks for a new role in the Strip. Reports cite the company’s use of live ammunition and grenades, amid warnings from legal groups over possible war crimes involvement.
Australian Labor members condemned police repression of a Sydney protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit, accusing New South Wales authorities of eroding civil liberties. Complaints included excessive force used against protesters, including Muslims praying. Human rights activists also called for an investigation into Herzog’s alleged incitement to genocide.
Flight tracking sites showed Netanyahu flew hundreds of kilometers through Canadian airspace en route to meet Trump, despite Canada’s prior commitment to enforce the ICC arrest warrant. This is the second time in two months his official aircraft flew over Canada. Netanyahu avoided Spain and Slovenia, while France allowed the flight.
