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Rapper & Activist @Lowkey0nline explains why public perception of anti-Jewish discrimination does not reflect reality

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Israeli settlers set fire to wheat crops on Tuesday in a town west of Hebron, according to local sources.

Residents said the incidents occurred in the eastern part of the town, near the Adora settlement and the nearby Adorayim outpost, where large areas of farmland were burned.

Farmers condemned the destruction of wheat fields, describing it as part of ongoing pressure and harassment affecting agricultural land in the West Bank.

Residents said that similar incidents in the area have included theft of livestock and crops, harassment, and other confrontations connected to land disputes and settlement expansion.

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On The Dr. Daf Show debate, American vs. Israeli vs. Iranian Women, a speaker challenged the claim that Israel has no influence over US politics by raising AIPAC.

The exchange escalated as one panellist argued that saying Israel controls America is "rooted in antisemitic rhetoric", while the other pushed back by asking whether AIPAC has ties to Israel.

The clip highlights the tension around discussing Israeli influence, US lobbying.

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Actor Ciera Foster said on The Dr. Daf Show debate that she hopes the United States turns its back on Israel.

She said she does not believe it is likely under the current administration, but pushed to finish her point when challenged mid-sentence by pro-Israeli participant.

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was asked by journalist Eugene Daniels about refusing to attend the Israel Day Parade while still "ensuring its security".

Mamdani said he was offended by the participation of far-right Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich, accusing him and other Israeli officials of representing “a vision of annihilation” and “complicity in genocide”.

He said his administration remains committed to the safety of Jewish New Yorkers, but that he does not need to stand in a march celebrating Israel to protect it.

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Scene from the Gaza Strip shows the father of Ahmed Abu Maghsib breaking down in tears after learning that his son had been killed in an Israeli airstrike.

According to local reports, Ahmed Abu Maghsib was killed when a vehicle was struck in Deir al-Balah, in central Gaza.

The emotional footage highlights the profound human toll of the Genocide, as families across Gaza continue to mourn the loss of loved ones amid ongoing Genocide.

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Journalist Antony Loewenstein warns that Gaza is being left in limbo and increasingly forgotten by the international community.

He says Palestinians in Gaza remain trapped between siege, destruction and political inaction, while global attention moves elsewhere.

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Political activist and TYT host Cenk Uygur called for “Free Palestine” chants at World Cup, football and sporting events across the world.

Speaking on Middle East Eye’s Unapologetic podcast, he said governments are trying to stifle opposition to Israel, while continuing to fund the abuse and occupation of Palestinians.

Uygur argued that calling Israel a democracy is an insult to Palestinians living under occupation, describing millions in Gaza and the West Bank as prisoners of the Israeli government.

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American singer Olivia Rodrigo spoke on the Popcast podcast about feeling heartbroken over Gaza, saying she is not a geopolitical expert but cannot pretend she is unaffected by what is happening.

Rodrigo said that as an artist, her role is to express what she feels honestly, adding that staying silent would feel disingenuous.

She also said she still feels she could be doing and saying more, reflecting the pressure many public figures face when speaking about Gaza.

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Content creator Hotmomfits warns that Section 224 of the 2027 NDAA would deepen US-Israel military integration through a new US-Israel Defence Technology Cooperation Initiative.

She says the measure would expand cooperation on advanced military technology, including AI, cyber systems, biotechnology, data fusion and network integration — effectively tying US defence infrastructure even closer to Israel.

The warning comes as Israel faces mounting global scrutiny over Gaza genocide and its reported addition to the UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones, while Congress moves to further entrench Israel inside America’s military supply chain.

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Israeli forces with guns entered the grounds of Al-Quds University in Abu Dis, east of Jerusalem.

The incident took place within the university’s courtyards and comes amid ongoing military operations and heightened tensions across the West Bank.

Universities and educational institutions have periodically been affected by Israeli raids, closures, and security operations.

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Activist Juliet Lamont, who joined the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza, described being dragged through a corridor after being Kidnapped by Israeli occupation forces.

She said an officer with an American accent looked at her passport, recognised she had been there before, and told her: “I want to kill someone today… and it potentially might be you.”

Lamont’s testimony adds to growing accounts of threats, abuse and violent treatment faced by flotilla participants kidnapped while trying to break Israel’s 19 year siege on Gaza.

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The Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, reacted strongly after a reported UN decision to include Israel in a list concerning sexual violence in conflict zones.

Sexual violence that Danny Danon denies but Several prominent human rights and international organisations have documented and spoken out about sexual violence and rape in Israeli detention facilities such as, United Nations, Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor, Committee to Protect Journalists, Physicians for Human Rights and B'Tselem: The ISRAELI human rights organisation.

Danon condemned the move and criticised António Guterres, saying: “We are done with this Secretary General.”

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Rome Pride has barred Keshet Italia, Italy’s Jewish LGBTQ+ group, from entering a float in its June parade, saying the group failed to clearly distance itself from Israel’s actions in Gaza.

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Journalist Ayman Al-Hassi reports from Al-Shati refugee camp in Gaza after Israeli occupation forces struck a residential block during the evening prayer.

The camp is sheltering large numbers of displaced Palestinians, with families seen rushing to check on their homes and belongings after the missile strike.

Al-Hassi says the Israeli occupation army continues to target civilians, displaced people and residential buildings across Gaza.

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Israeli strikes target's a residential block in Al-Shati Camp, near Gaza City, causing widespread destruction across the area.

Footage and local reports from the scene show heavily damaged buildings and debris covering surrounding streets following the attack.

The incident comes amid ongoing bombardment by Israel across the Gaza Strip, where residential neighbourhoods continue to be affected by airstrikes.

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Jewish content creator Zohar Jacobi breaks down Christian Zionism, arguing that it does not protect Jewish people but uses them as political and religious tools.

She says the ideology treats Jews as “pawns” to be moved to Israel and Palestinians as “roadblocks”, while funnelling billions into Israel, US weapons and illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Zohar argues that many US politicians do not obsessively back Israel for Jewish voters, but for powerful Christian Zionist constituencies who continue to fund and defend Israel’s occupation and genocide in Gaza.

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Fashion designer szmusa used audio speaking up about Israel's violence against Gaza, Lebanon fashion show, later captioning the post: “Because art carries the emotions of the designer.”

The audio condemned Israel’s genocide in Gaza, the suffering of Palestinian children, and Israel’s bombing of Beirut despite agreeing to a ceasefire with Lebanon.

The moment shows how artists are using fashion, sound and performance to carry political grief, resistance and solidarity onto global stages.

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British actor Dame Helen Mirren was confronted by an activist in London over her past comments on Israel and Palestine.

The activist referenced Mirren’s own remarks about witnessing Palestinians being forced from their homes in Jerusalem, while criticising her continued support for Israel.

The confrontation reflects growing anger towards public figures who back Israel while Palestinians continue to face occupation, displacement and genocide.

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Content creator Tommy McGee spoke to members of the Jewish community in the US about Gaza, asking whether Israel’s actions amount to depopulation and forced removal.

One man defended the idea of removing Palestinians from Gaza, saying there was “real appetite in Israel” for depopulating the enclave and dismissing civilian casualties by claiming Hamas hides behind civilians.

The exchange exposes how openly some Israel supporters discuss the removal of Palestinians from Gaza while denying that civilians are being deliberately targeted.