Palestinian activists

A Palestinian activist in Germany is facing scrutiny after reports that he celebrated alongside left-wing groups and then travelled to meet Hamas figures. The story has drawn attention in German media, with commentators questioning how activists who campaign alongside mainstream left parties can also maintain ties to a group considered terrorist by the EU and Germany. Critics see it as exposing contradictions within parts of the pro-Palestinian movement.

A strike in Gaza City killed five Palestinians on 3 October, despite the ceasefire that was supposed to halt hostilities. Activists report the ceasefire period has nonetheless claimed 1,454 lives. Mutual aid networks are circulating this week's requests from families in Gaza, focused on rent, medicine and shelter, and urging people to donate directly to help those still in need.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg has criticized the police response to a pro-Gaza protest in Berlin, accusing German authorities of using extreme brutality against demonstrators. She said protesters were taking to the streets against what she described as a genocide in Gaza. Her comments add to ongoing international debate over how European police handle pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

A Palestinian human rights advocate was attacked by Israeli settlers and subsequently detained by the Israeli army in the occupied West Bank. The incident, reported by Democracy Now!, has drawn attention to rising settler violence against Palestinians and the treatment of activists documenting abuses. Critics say the detention of victims rather than attackers underscores concerns about accountability and protection of Palestinian civilians.

Israeli forces assaulted a Palestinian woman in Beit Ummar, a town north of Hebron in the occupied West Bank. The incident was reported by Palestinian news outlets and activists documenting daily violence in the territory. It adds to ongoing concerns about rising settler and military aggression against Palestinians in the Hebron area amid the wider Gaza war.

Commentators and activists are marking three years since the Gaza war began, arguing that Israel's military campaign in Gaza continues alongside what they describe as an apartheid system and occupation of Palestine. Posts urge continued solidarity with Palestinians and repeat demands for a ceasefire, using slogans such as FreePalestine.

A vehicle belonging to activists Adele Shoko and Andrey Khrzhanovsky was set on fire in the village of Al-Mughayyir, northeast of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. The attack is attributed to extremist Israeli settlers, part of a broader pattern of settler violence against Palestinian communities and international activists in the area, which continues to draw condemnation online.

Protesters have accused New York politician Zohran Mamdani of siding with 'genocide' after he attended a vigil marking October 7 focused on coexistence. Critics, posting in Spanish and English, argue his presence at the event signals alignment with Israel and Zionism, prompting backlash among pro-Palestinian activists. The episode highlights ongoing tensions within the Democratic Party over the Gaza war and how politicians mark the anniversary.

Pro-Palestinian activists are urging supporters to boost calls for boycotts of Israel and the United States, framing the Gaza war as genocide and demanding international solidarity with Palestine. The message ties the campaign to broader political debates spanning Europe, the US, Iran and Ukraine, reflecting how the conflict continues to mobilise online campaigns across borders.

Palestinian human rights advocate Issa Amro, known for nonviolent activism in Hebron, was attacked by Israeli settlers and subsequently detained by the Israeli army. The incident is being covered by US independent media, renewing attention on the treatment of Palestinian activists in the occupied West Bank and on Amro's long history of arrests and harassment.

A Palestine Fest in Bridgeview, Illinois drew a counter-demonstration led by far-right activist Jake Lang, who staged what he called a "Crusader March" against what he termed the "Islamification" of America. A large counter-protest confronted the march, with reports of rocks thrown and injuries. The village mayor condemned the bigotry, while community members vowed to continue the festival in defiance.

COGAT, the Israeli military body coordinating with Palestinians, has warned grove owners in the occupied West Bank not to bring Israeli or foreign activists to accompany them during the olive harvest, threatening to cancel coordinated harvest access if they do. Israeli officials have declined to confirm or explain the warning. Critics denounce the measure as restricting protection for farmers amid settler violence during harvest season.

Reports claim the British state has opened what critics call another unfair trial against Palestine Action, using counter-terrorism measures to secure convictions of the pro-Palestinian group. Commenters condemned the move, describing it as anti-democratic and an abuse of terrorism legislation to silence activists. Palestine Action was banned under UK terror laws last year, and prosecutions of its supporters remain highly controversial.

A woman threw red powder over Iceland's Foreign Minister in an apparent protest against the government's continued support of Israel. The incident, captured on video, is circulating widely online. Red powder is commonly used by pro-Palestinian demonstrators to symbolise bloodshed in Gaza. Iceland's centre-left coalition has faced criticism from activists over its stance on Israeli military actions.

Posts are circulating claims that Israeli settlers and IDF forces attacked a human rights advocate in the occupied territories, with calls to spread word of the incident. The allegations come amid ongoing tensions over Israeli military and settler violence against Palestinians and activists documenting conditions in the West Bank and Gaza. Details of the reported attack, including the advocate's identity and the circumstances, have not been independently confirmed.

A new report argues that right-wing Israeli settlers, backed by the Israeli government and the Israel Defense Forces, are advancing ethnic cleansing in the occupied West Bank through displacement of Palestinian communities. The claim is circulating among activists and commentators online, renewing debate over settlement expansion, forced evictions and international responses to the worsening situation on the ground.