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Best-selling Irish writer Sally Rooney said she was advised not to enter the United Kingdom to receive a literary prize this week, for fear of arrest over her support for Palestine Action, which was banned under British terrorism laws in July. Read More

Jerusalem Post / World News Trump says he disagrees with UK recognizing Palestine Following a joint press conference, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump issued conflicting statements on the topic. US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hold a press conference at Chequers…

France and Saudi Arabia will set the tone for next week’s United Nations General Assembly sessions in New York when they co-host a conference Monday on the establishment of a Palestinian state and postwar Gaza reconstruction, among other issues. A key feature of the conference will be recognition of Palestinian…

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Hannah Einbinder’s Emmys speech calling for “Free Palestine” drew backlash from some on social media on Sunday night and Monday, with several calling her remarks ignorant. “Hannah Einbinder is the perfect example of today’s elite mindset: liberals with luxury beliefs,” one X user wrote on Monday. “She preaches compassion from…

Hacks actress Hannah Einbinder, also an Emmy winner, calls for a free Palestine in her acceptance speech. The Pitt, a television series centred on the trials and tribulations of American healthcare workers, has been awarded the prize for best drama at the Emmy Awards. The HBO Max drama, set in…

Best Drama Series  Andor  The Diplomat  The Last of Us  Paradise  The Pitt - WINNER Severance  Slow Horses  The White Lotus The Pitt earned top honor of the night - Best Drama Series - as Noah Wyle (center) and Katherine LaNasa also triumphed Best Limited or Anthology Series  Adolescence - WINNER…

Jerusalem Post / J-Spot At Emmys, Hollywood stars display pro-Israel, pro-Palestine messages Jewish actress Hannah Einbinder, upon winning an Emmy for her show Hacks, said, "Free Palestine," upon exiting the stage. Javier Bardem wears a keffiyeh as he poses on the red carpet at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards in…

Synopsis Hannah Einbinder's Emmy acceptance speech, where she won Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy, was censored after she voiced her opposition to ICE and expressed support for Palestine. She also criticized the killing of Palestinians in Gaza, funded by US tax dollars, and mourned the loss of Israeli lives.…

Historically, awards shows have given celebrities major opportunities to make their politics known and advocate for causes near and dear to their hearts. And although the 77th Emmys occurred in the wake of an incredibly bleak week in American politics, big stars like Meg Stalter, Javier Bardem, and newly crowned…