Jeremy Corbyn accused UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting of shameful failure for not resigning despite privately admitting Israel is committing war crimes in Gaza, calling for uncovering the British government’s complicity in genocide and questioning continued military and economic support to Israel.
The UK High Court ruled the government’s ban on Palestine Action as a terrorist group unlawful, stating the group’s activities do not meet the threshold for proscription. The group’s co-founder called it a major victory for fundamental freedoms and the Palestinian cause. Membership in the group had been criminalized with penalties up to 14 years in prison.
Indian writer Arundhati Roy pulled out of the Berlin International Film Festival after criticizing jury members for stating that art should not be political when asked about the genocide in Gaza, affirming that the events constitute genocide against Palestinians with support from the US and Germany.
Whistleblowers say the Committee to Protect Journalists cancelled its annual Impunity Index to prevent Israel from being ranked number one due to the high number of journalists killed during its actions.
At least ten Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza since dawn Sunday amid ongoing ceasefire violations and blockage of vital aid.
Over 100 notable entertainment figures signed a letter supporting UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, who faces calls to resign from European states over her opposition to Israel’s war in Gaza and allegations of fabricated remarks.
The British Museum has removed the word Palestine from ancient Middle East displays after pressure from a UK pro-Israel lawyers’ group. References to people of “Palestinian descent” were changed to “Canaanite descent” in some exhibits, according to reports.
Since the ceasefire began in October, 601 Palestinians have been killed and 1,607 injured, including 292 children and elders, with 99% civilians. Israel violated the ceasefire over 1,620 times, killing hundreds of civilians and restricting vital aid to Gaza.
