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Ed Sheeran Calls Gaza Situation ‘Unjustifiable’ Amid Palestine Controversy
The British singer addressed fans during a concert in Philadelphia as his US Loop Tour resumed, according to Al Jazeera.
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Macklemore's Palestine Support Sparks Debate Over Artists' Political Obligations During Ed Sheeran Tour
A controversy involving Macklemore's pro-Palestinian statements has reignited questions about whether musicians have a duty to take political stands.
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WorldOfficialReported
UN General Assembly Backs Palestinian Participation in 81st Session; Abbas to Address Meeting by Video
Palestinian Foreign Ministry says 152 countries supported a resolution calling on the United States to reverse a decision barring the Palestinian delegation from attending in person.
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WorldOfficialReported
UN General Assembly Backs Video Address by Palestinian President Abbas After US Visa Denial
A resolution allowing Mahmoud Abbas to address the UN General Assembly by video link passed with 152 votes in favor, after the United States declined to grant him a visa to attend in person.
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Palestinian Foreign Ministry Rejects US Extension of Visa Restrictions on Officials, PLO Members
Ramallah calls the measure 'unjustified' and urges Washington to reconsider and resume direct dialogue.
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CultureOfficialReported
Report Details Career Setbacks for Celebrities Who Voiced Support for Palestine
Anadolu Agency report says actors, musicians, models and athletes—including rapper Macklemore and NFL linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair—have faced cancelled appearances, lost contracts and fines after speaking out on Palestine.
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CultureReported
Kraft Says Ed Sheeran Sought $2 Million Aid Pledge Amid Macklemore Tour Dispute
Billionaire Robert Kraft said singer Ed Sheeran asked him to commit funds toward humanitarian aid following the controversy over Macklemore's removal from Sheeran's U.S. tour.
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CultureReported
YouTube Educator Ms Rachel Pledges to Match Macklemore's $1m Palestine Donation
Children's content creator says she has a 'moral obligation' to act, urging other wealthy public figures to follow suit after rapper's tour earnings pledge.
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WorldReported
Trump administration denies entry visas to Palestinian officials ahead of UN General Assembly
The State Department blocked Palestinian Authority and PLO officials from traveling to New York for next week's UN gathering, citing their conduct at international courts.
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WorldOfficialReported
Israel's President Clears Criminal Record of Soldier Who Killed Wounded Palestinian
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has granted a request to clear the criminal record of former soldier Elor Azaria.
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CultureReported
Ed Sheeran's Tour Faces Turmoil as Opening Acts Quit Over Macklemore Dismissal
Multiple supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's North and South America tour after rapper Macklemore was dropped as an opener over his pro-Palestinian remarks onstage, according to France 24.
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CultureOfficialReported
Lewis Hamilton Voices Support for Macklemore After Rapper's Removal from Ed Sheeran Tour Over Palestine Remarks
Seven-time Formula 1 champion responds on social media after rapper Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour following comments about Palestine.
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CultureReported
Artists Withdraw From Ed Sheeran's US Tour Amid Israel-Gaza Solidarity Dispute
Several supporting acts have pulled out of Ed Sheeran's US tour in solidarity with rapper Macklemore, who was reportedly barred after voicing support for Palestinians, according to Al Jazeera.
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CultureReported
Gaza actors perform stories of war they continue to live through
Palestinian theatre performers in Gaza transform personal experiences of siege and loss into stage productions while enduring ongoing hardship.
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WorldOfficialReported
Indonesian President Chants 'Free Palestine' at Reception
President Prabowo Subianto repeated the slogan after receiving a keffiyeh from the Palestinian ambassador, according to Anadolu Agency
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WorldReported
EU Urges US to Lift Travel Ban on Palestinian Delegation for UN Meeting
The European Union has called on Washington to reverse restrictions barring Palestinian officials from attending the UN General Assembly, as the world body prepares to let President Mahmoud Abbas address the gathering by prerecorded video.
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WorldReported
Palestine: EU Calls on United States to Allow Mahmoud Abbas and His Delegation to Attend UN General Assembly
According to Le Monde, only representatives of the Palestinian UN mission would be able to participate in the annual session, which begins Tuesday, unless Washington changes its position.
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CultureReported
Several Artists Quit Ed Sheeran Tour Following Macklemore's Removal
Four artists have announced their departure from the tour in protest against the rapper's removal, which came after pressure from U.S. venues.
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CultureReported
Macklemore Says He Will Donate $1m Tour Salary to Palestinian Relief Efforts
Rapper, dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after onstage comments supporting Palestinians, challenges billionaire Robert Kraft to match the donation
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PoliticsReported
Israel's president pardons soldier in 2016 shooting of incapacitated Palestinian
Elor Azaria receives presidential pardon for killing a wounded Palestinian in a case that sparked international controversy.
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PoliticsReported
Israeli President Pardons Combat Medic Convicted of Shooting Wounded Palestinian Attacker
Elor Azaria, whose 2017 manslaughter conviction divided Israel, has been pardoned after shooting a stabbing suspect in the West Bank.
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CultureReported
Ed Sheeran Says US Promoter Responsible for Macklemore Tour Drop
The British singer said it was important to "set out some facts" after rapper Macklemore was removed from a tour lineup following his expressions of support for Palestine.
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CultureReported
All Support Acts Quit Ed Sheeran's US Tour Following Macklemore's Removal
Ed Sheeran says he was not responsible for dropping rapper Macklemore from his US tour lineup after Macklemore made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.
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WorldOfficialReported
Philippines Voices 'Deep Concern' Over Israeli Settlements in West Bank
Manila's Foreign Ministry says it remains committed to upholding Palestinian rights, including self-determination.
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PoliticsOfficialReported
Irish PM Martin Calls UK Meeting a Chance to Boost Bilateral Ties
Micheal Martin says talks with his British counterpart offer an opportunity to inject momentum into the Ireland-UK partnership, while thanking London for its stance on Palestine.
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WorldOfficialReported
Palestinian Official Calls Israel’s E1 Settlement Plans ‘A Dangerous Escalation’
Presidency spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh says Israeli measures grant no legitimacy over Palestinian land
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CultureReported
Ticket Prices Climb for Macklemore Solo Show Following Ed Sheeran Tour Removal
Prices for the rapper's upcoming solo concert have risen after he was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour over pro-Palestine remarks, according to CNBC.
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CultureReported
Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour Dates Following Palestine Advocacy
Gillette Stadium's owner cited concerns over the rapper's rhetoric as the reason for barring him from performances, according to Al Jazeera.
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WorldOfficialReported
Rights Group Warns Israeli Settlement Project Could Undermine Palestinian Statehood
A Belgian NGO is urging sanctions over plans to build more than 3,000 new settlements, citing an upcoming deadline.
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CultureReported
Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour After 'Free Palestine' Remarks
The US rapper faced criticism from Jewish groups after comments critical of Israel, the BBC reported.
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CultureOfficialReported
Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran's US Tour Over Palestine Comments
A concert promoter said venues would not allow shows featuring the rapper, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
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CultureReported
Macklemore Says He Was Dropped From Ed Sheeran US Tour Over Pro-Palestinian Stance
Rapper Macklemore claims he was removed as a support act on Ed Sheeran's US tour because of his public support for Palestinians.
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WorldReported
Palestinians Rely on Local Radio to Navigate Israeli Occupation, Settler Violence
Al Jazeera correspondent Nida Ibrahim reports on how community radio stations help Palestinians track military movements and settler attacks in real time.
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CultureReported
Supporting Acts Quit Ed Sheeran's US Tour in Solidarity With Macklemore Over Palestine Remarks
Several opening acts on Ed Sheeran's US tour have reportedly withdrawn after Macklemore was removed from the lineup for saying 'Free Palestine,' according to Al Jazeera.
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WorldReported
At least five pupils killed at West Bank school caught between settlers and military
A Guardian investigation reveals how Al Mughayyir boys' school in the West Bank has become a flashpoint, with deaths among students attributed to settlers and soldiers.
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WorldReported
At least 21 killed after building collapses in Gaza City
A structure housing about 100 displaced Palestinian families collapsed, with rescue workers hampered by lack of heavy machinery.
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WorldOfficialReported
Qatari Prime Minister Meets Senior Fatah Official to Discuss Palestinian Territories
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani reiterated Doha's support for the Palestinian cause during talks in the region, according to Anadolu Agency.
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WorldOfficialReported
UN Says Visa Issues for Russia, Palestine Delegations Still Unresolved Ahead of High-Level Week
A UN spokesperson said outstanding visa matters for Russian and Palestinian delegations have yet to be settled as the General Assembly's high-level week approaches.
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OpinionOfficialReported
Actor Liam Cunningham Criticizes Ed Sheeran Over Macklemore’s Removal From Tour
The “Game of Thrones” star and longtime Palestinian rights advocate says Sheeran missed a chance to stand up to pressure against Palestine supporters.
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WorldOfficialReported
New Zealand Reaffirms Support for Palestinian Self-Determination, Condemns Settler Violence in West Bank
New Zealand's foreign minister held a call with his Palestinian counterpart, reiterating Wellington's stance on Palestinian self-determination and criticizing illegal settler violence in the West Bank, according to Anadolu Agency.
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WorldOfficialReported
Palestinian President Abbas Arrives in Egypt for Two-Day Official Visit
Mahmoud Abbas is set to meet Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Wednesday to discuss the Palestinian cause and regional issues, according to Anadolu Agency.
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WorldOfficialReported
UN Report Warns of Heightened Risks for Women in West Bank Amid Violence and Restrictions
A United Nations analysis cited by Anadolu Agency finds that one in eight households in the West Bank is headed by a woman, amid ongoing violence and movement restrictions in the territory.
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WorldReported
Settlement Sanctions Reportedly Trigger Diplomatic Crisis Amid New B'Tselem Report on Palestinians
Al Jazeera's weekly Palestine roundup cites sanctions tied to Israeli settlements as fueling diplomatic tensions, alongside a new B'Tselem report describing events on the ground as part of what it calls Israel's "project of elimination" of Palestinians.
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WorldReported
Al Jazeera Segment Cites Report on Erosion of Palestinian Life, Threats to Filmmakers
A Al Jazeera newsfeed segment references a new report describing what it calls the systematic erosion of Palestinian life, alongside claims that Israeli authorities have threatened documentary filmmakers.
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WorldReported
B'Tselem Report Says Israel Runs "Coordinated System" to Dismantle Palestinian Life in West Bank
Israeli human rights group says settlement expansion, displacement and movement restrictions are not isolated incidents but part of a decades-old, deliberate policy, according to a report cited by Al Jazeera.
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WorldOfficialCorroborated
Israeli forces shoot Palestinian in occupied East Jerusalem
A man sustained moderate wounds in the Silwan neighborhood near Al-Aqsa Mosque, according to the Jerusalem Governorate.
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WorldOfficialCorroborated
Palestine Welcomes BRICS Summit Declaration, Praises Support for Palestinian Rights
Palestinian Foreign Ministry says it welcomes the declaration issued at the BRICS summit, citing positions rejecting forced displacement of Palestinians, including from Jerusalem.
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WorldOfficialReported
BRICS Nations Call for Ensuring Palestinian Representation in International Organizations
Summit participants reaffirmed support for a peaceful, negotiated resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, according to TASS.
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CultureReported
Palestinian Writer Raja Shehadeh Secretly Moved Decades of Diaries to Scotland
Fearing his archive documenting Israel's occupation of the West Bank could be lost or destroyed, Raja Shehadeh arranged for his personal papers to be relocated abroad, according to NPR.
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CultureReported
Graphic Novel Examines Multiple Genocides, Including Nazi Holocaust and Palestinian Experience
Artist Dana Mashoian Walrath's new book 'The Book of Genocides' honors Jewish Holocaust victims while also addressing the treatment of Palestinians, according to the Guardian.
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WorldReported
UK Bans Imports From Israeli Settlements, Drawing Mixed Reactions
Britain’s new prohibition on goods from what it calls illegal Israeli settlements follows last year’s recognition of a Palestinian state, according to Al Jazeera.
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OpinionReported
UK announces sanctions on Israeli settlements; Miliband targets goods, financing
British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced plans for import bans and sanctions targeting illegal settlements in occupied Palestine.
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PoliticsReported
UK imposes trade sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlements
The British government announced sanctions on illegal settlements in the West Bank, marking a shift in Labour policy on Palestine.
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AI &Reported
Four imprisoned Palestine Action activists appeal ‘terrorism’ sentences
Supporters of those who participated in a raid on an Israeli weapons maker say the sentences set a dangerous precedent.
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WorldOfficialReported
Israeli forces abduct 8 Palestinians in occupied West Bank, says Mehr News
Iranian state news agency reports Israeli military detained eight Palestinians in Hebron area following settler violence.
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