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- 1Growing concern over Palestine Action proscription's impact on free speech●The impact on free speech & the right to protest of the proscription of Palestine Action seems to be growing as voters r
The UK government's proscription of Palestine Action is drawing mounting criticism over its implications for free speech and the right to protest. Voters are reportedly expressing growing unease with Labour's policy, with commentators suggesting it may discourage people from voting rather than pushing them toward other parties. The debate highlights tension between national security measures and civil liberties.
- 2British police detain 94-year-old Jewish lawyer at Gaza protest●La police britannique arrête une avocate juive de 94 ans alors qu'elle manifestait pour dénoncer le génocide à Gaza Cett
British police arrested a 94-year-old Jewish lawyer as she protested against the war in Gaza. The arrest was carried out under anti-terrorism legislation that covers any mention of Palestine Action, an organisation that has been banned in the UK. The incident is drawing criticism of how far police are applying counter-terrorism powers to peaceful pro-Palestinian demonstrations, with many expressing outrage that such an elderly demonstrator was detained.
- 3Palestinian ambassador urges countries to make occupation costly●"Our collective objective must be clear. Make occupation & annexation costly. Make accountability unavoidable". At Frida
Speaking at Friday's meeting of The Hague Group on defending international law, Palestine's ambassador set out eight measures all countries should take, saying the collective objective must be to make occupation and annexation costly and accountability unavoidable. The remarks come amid ongoing debate over how states should respond to Israel's occupation and annexation policies.
- 4UN Human Rights Council side event examines corporate ties to Israeli occupation▼⚖️ # law Side Event at the 63rd Session of the # UN Human Rights Council Beyond Settlement Goods: Third-State and Corpor
A side event at the 63rd Session of the UN Human Rights Council, titled 'Beyond Settlement Goods: Third-State and Corporate Responsibilities in Relation to Israel's Unlawful Occupation', is being organised by the Independent Commission for Human Rights and Law for Palestine (UK). The event focuses on the legal obligations of third states and companies regarding Israel's occupation, extending the discussion beyond consumer boycotts of settlement products.
- 5Gaza tribunal findings revisited at Konya Palestine Day event▼Gaza "tribunal’s findings and developments following its final session in Istanbul will be revisited in Konya on Wednesd
The Gaza tribunal's findings and developments since its final session in Istanbul are set to be revisited in Konya on Wednesday, as part of a Palestine Day program organized by the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum. The event is expected to draw attention to accountability efforts over the Gaza conflict, with discussion framed around human rights, international law and security policy themes.
- 6Palestine urges companies to cut ties with Israeli settlement businesses▼Palestine urges companies to review ties with businesses linked to illegal Israeli settlements
Palestinian officials have called on companies worldwide to review their business ties with firms linked to Israeli settlements in the occupied territories, which Palestine describes as illegal under international law. The appeal adds to ongoing international pressure over commercial activity connected to the settlements, a long-running point of controversy in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.