Palestine: News
BTS, BLACKPINK face 'block out' call by award-winning Palestinian journalist
BTS and BLACKPINK—two internationally acclaimed K-pop bands—are currently facing a social media boycott as part of the "block out" movement.
Watch: Israeli ambassador shreds UN Charter as Palestine membership backed
Israeli ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Gilad Erdan brought a small shredder and shredded the United Nations' charter during a speech before the UN assembly.
Explained: Pro-Palestine agitation in US universities, protesters' demands
Protests intensified across college and university campuses in the United States Monday with agitators flying a Palestinian flag in a spot reserved for the American flag at Harvard University.
Gaza: Israeli airstrikes kill 13 in Rafah
Israeli airstrikes on three houses in the southern Gaza city of Rafah killed at least 13 people, medical personnel said on Monday.
Indian student at Princeton expelled for pro-Palestine protest
An Indian-origin student at Princeton University, Achinthya Sivalingam, was arrested and subsequently expelled following her participation in a pro-Palestine demonstration on campus.
US universities swept by pro-Palestinian protests, several arrests made
Several people have been arrested after police quelled pro-Palestine protests at universities across the United States (US).
Alec Baldwin clashes with anti-Israel agitator; smacks phone in dispute
Alec Baldwin recently found himself in an unexpected situation when an anti-Israel protester confronted him at a New York City café.
Ripples of Gaza war felt in New York, protesters arrested
The ripple effects of the Israel-Hamas war were felt as far as the United States after students at New York University (NYU) took to the streets to call for a ceasefire.
22 killed as Israel strikes Rafah; protesters demand Netanyahu's replacement
At least 22 Palestinians, including 18 children, were killed in an Israeli strike on Rafah overnight, health officials said on Sunday.
US vetoes Palestinian bid to gain statehood at UN
The United States has utilized its veto power to block a Palestinian bid for full membership in the United Nations (UN), effectively stalling the global body's recognition of Palestine as a state.
Columbia University leadership testifies on anti-Semitism allegations
Columbia University's top officials, including President Nemat "Minouche" Shafik, appeared before a United States Congressional committee on Wednesday to address allegations of anti-Semitism on campus.
NewsBytes Recommends: 'Born in Gaza'—war's horrors told through children's eyes
Hernán Zin's Born in Gaza, on Netflix, is an incisive, matter-of-fact, searing documentary that places you directly in conflict-torn Gaza and brings you uncomfortably close to the lives ransacked by distressing, seemingly never-ending war and raging political conflict.
'We'll murder you': Indian-American woman's threat at Gaza meet
An Indian-American woman named Riddhi Patel was arrested on Wednesday after threatening to "kill" the mayor and city council members of Bakersfield, California.
iPhone glitch shows Palestinian flag emoji when users type 'Jerusalem'
Apple is currently under fire for its updated predictive emoji feature.
India abstains from UN Gaza truce resolution vote
India, along with 12 other nations, including Japan, the Netherlands, France, and Romania, abstained from voting on a resolution proposed by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Friday.
Explained: Did Israel use AI tool to generate kill list
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) may have used an artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Lavender, to identify potential Hamas militants after the October 7 attacks.
Israel launches extensive facial recognition initiative in Gaza: Here's why
Israel has reportedly initiated a comprehensive facial recognition program in the Gaza Strip, as per The New York Times.
BTS ARMY demands cancelation of Suga's movie screening in Israel
Korean boy band BTS's loyal and passionate fans, known as the ARMYs, are actively urging HYBE to cancel screenings of Suga's solo documentary SUGA | Agust D TOUR D-DAY THE MOVIE in Israel.
Explained: Jonathan Glazer's Oscar speech controversy
Jonathan Glazer's Zone of Interest winning the Oscar for Best International Feature Film and the filmmaker's subsequent speech has sparked varied reactions from entertainment industry figures.
No more 'normal babies' in Gaza: UN official
The ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian terror group Hamas in Gaza has created a "nightmare" for mothers and babies in the region.
Hamas issues ceasefire proposal, Israel calls demands 'unrealistic': Report
Palestinian terrorist group Hamas has reportedly submitted a Gaza ceasefire proposal to mediators and the United States (US) amid Israel's ongoing aggression.
Famine in Gaza 'imminent', warns UN as Israel continues blockade
The United Nations cautioned on Tuesday that unless Israel allows a substantial rise in humanitarian aid, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza could face death due to an impending famine.
Protests over Gaza conflict delay Oscars 2024 ceremony
The 96th Academy Awards ceremony experienced a six-minute delay as pro-Palestinian protesters, expressing opposition to Israel's war in Gaza, disrupted the red carpet and Dolby Theatre entrance.
Google's Gemini AI tool is avoiding questions about Palestine
Google's Gemini AI has come under scrutiny for its reluctance to answer even harmless questions about Palestine, such as "Where is Palestine?" or "What is Palestine?"
Israeli troops fire at Palestinians waiting for aid; 112 killed
At least 112 people were killed and 760 injured in Gaza while waiting for food aid, as Israeli forces fired upon the crowd on Thursday, reported Al Jazeera.
Why 'Euphoria' actor Hunter Schafer was arrested in New York
Euphoria star Hunter Schafer was among 50 activists from the Jewish Voice for Peace arrested during a pro-Palestine protest at NBC's 30 Rockefeller Center in New York on Tuesday.
West Bank: 1 killed, 8 injured in gun attack
At least one person was killed and eight others were injured on Thursday in a terror attack in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
UN food agency halts aid to north Gaza amid violence
The United Nations' World Food Programme has halted "life-saving" food deliveries to northern Gaza due to continued gunfire by Israel and the breakdown of civil order.
'Artists for ceasefire!': Annie Lennox asserts at Grammy Awards 2024
At the 2024 Grammy Awards, Scottish singer-songwriter Annie Lennox made a powerful statement during her tribute performance for the late Sinéad O'Connor.
India's engineering goods exports surge by over 10% in December
India's engineering goods exports experienced a 10.20% year-on-year growth, reaching $10.04 billion in December 2023.
How these Pro-Palestine activists planned to disrupt London Stock Exchange
Six people were arrested yesterday, for allegedly planning to disrupt the London Stock Exchange in the UK.
Hamas terrorists laughed as they raped corpse: October-7 attack witness
More disturbing details from the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas have emerged. A survivor of the attack claimed that terrorists of the Palestinian group raped and killed a woman, then raped her dead body.
Who was Saleh al-Arouri, Hamas leader killed in Beirut?
The deputy chief of Hamas's political bureau, Saleh al-Arouri, has been killed in an Israeli drone strike in Lebanon.
Why Pakistan has banned all New Year celebrations
Pakistan has decided to ban all New Year celebrations, urging citizens to "observe simplicity" to show solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
Israeli troops killed hostages, mistaking 'help' cries as 'deception': Probe
Days before killing three hostages by mistake, Israel's troops ignored their cries for "help" when they stormed a Gaza building holding the trio, said a military probe report published on Thursday (local time).
Israel embassy blast: Palestine, Gaza found written on suspicious letter
The suspicious letter found outside Israel's embassy in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, after a minor blast on Tuesday mentioned terms like "Zionists," "Palestine," and "Gaza," PTI reported, citing sources.
Israel-Hamas war: 'Fighting unprecedented battle,' says October 7 attacks mastermind
Hamas's leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, has said the Palestinian terror group was fighting a "fierce, violent, and unprecedented battle" against Israel in Gaza.
India-Pakistan talks 'must' to prevent Gaza-like fate: Farooq Abdullah
Jammu and Kashmir National Conference supremo and MP Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday criticized the central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not engaging in talks with Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir dispute.
Israel releases Hamas tunnel video, 5 hostages found dead inside
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has released video footage of what it claimed is a massive tunnel in the Gaza Strip used by Hamas where five hostages were found dead.
US defense chief lands in Israel to discuss Gaza war
United States (US) Secretary Llyod Austin on Monday landed in Israel to discuss the ongoing war in Gaza.