German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Israel on December 6 and 7 for his first official visit since taking office, a German government spokesperson said on Friday.
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White House calls a lid, offering no update on Epstein bill
When CNN asked whether the president had received the bill or whether any timing had been set, officials did not respond.
“I have nothing to add today,” Miller told reporters when pressed for an update on the legislation.
Survivors await Trump‘s signing of Epstein files bill
Legislation that would force the release of federal files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is now only missing President Trump‘s signature. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
When could Trump sign bill to release Epstein files? Live updates
President Donald Trump is expected to sign the Epstein files bill later today, a White House official told USA TODAY.
The bill had not arrived at the White House as of Wednesday afternoon.
Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s web of power, revealed in new emails
CNN’s analysis of about 2,200 email threads found that at least 740 were exchanges between Epstein and prominent figures in academia, government, media and business. Epstein’s correspondence with them, which also included numerous text messages, spanned a decade from 2009 to the day before his July 2019 arrest.
White House offers no timeline as Epstein bill awaits Trump’s signature
Trump had not decided Tuesday when he would sign the measure, a White House official told CNN at the time. And a senior White House official also told CNN that “the bill will be signed whenever it gets to the White House.”
But by Wednesday, the White House remained silent as the bill awaits the president’s signature.
Top BBC bosses resign after criticism of the broadcaster’s editing of a Trump speech
The head of the BBC and the British broadcaster’s top news executive both resigned Sunday after criticism of the way the organization edited a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The BBC said Director-General Tim Davie and news CEO Deborah Turness had both decided to leave the corporation.
Exclusive: BBC doctored Trump speech, internal report reveals
(November 3, 2025)
The report said Panorama’s “distortion of the day’s events” was so egregious that viewers would ask: “Why should the BBC be trusted, and where will this all end?”
When the issue was raised with managers, they “refused to accept there had been a breach of standards”. The report’s author then warned Samir Shah, the BBC chairman, of the “very, very dangerous precedent” set by Panorama but received no reply.
The internal whistleblower sent a copy of the 19-page letter to every member of the BBC Board last month.
Election Day 2025: Race for NYC mayor, New Jersey governor and more | Live updates
Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa are all vying to become the 111th mayor of New York, the economic and cultural capital of the country.
And Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli are running against each other to become New Jersey‘s governor in a contentious race that has gained considerable national attention.
New Jersey is one of only two gubernatorial races across the country, and since it comes one year after a presidential election and one year before the midterm elections, it is often seen as an indicator how both the White House and Congress are doing.
Mamdani‘s youth support goes beyond New York. For many, he‘s now a national leader
Zohran Mamdani sits with attendees to watch „The Cost of Living Classic“ soccer tournament on October 19, 2025 in New York City.
Netanyahu Is Blowing Up the Gaza Ceasefire — and Trump Is the One Losing Face
(October 28, 2025)
According to The Associated Press, Israel notified the Trump administration before conducting Tuesday’s strikes — presenting the question of whether the U.S. would hold Netanyahu accountable for the latest round of ceasefire violations.
Kamla, Defence Minister mum on 2 Trinis killed in US strike
As T&T and the wider Caribbean await an official response to reports that two nationals were among six people killed in a United States kinetic strike off Venezuela’s coast, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and Defence Minister Wayne Sturge avoided questions from the media on the matter yesterday.
FFOS warns fishermen after US strike kills two Trinis: Stay close to shore
Aboud said it was frightening that T&T’s leader would endorse such actions, calling her comments “outrageous, violent, ignorant, aggressive, undiplomatic and unbecoming of a senior counsel.”
“Our people pay the price. I do not recommend that any of our boys move further than a mile from shore. I strongly advise all seamen to travel at five to ten knots because, at any moment, you can be bombed out of the sea. Even if it’s an accident, they will say, ‘We’re sorry, we thought…’ This is not what a responsible Prime Minister should be bringing to our shores and our people,” Aboud said.
Full Speech: Cheers and Boos as Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff Praises Netanyahu in Tel Aviv Rally
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — October 11, 2025: Thousands gathered at a Tel Aviv rally supporting the release of Israeli captives from Gaza, where U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff praised Prime Minister Netanyahu.
While the crowd cheered “Thank you!” for Witkoff and U.S. efforts, boos erupted when Netanyahu was mentioned. Relatives of hostages have criticized the Israeli leader for allegedly delaying negotiations for political gain.
Witkoff defended Netanyahu and his negotiator, Ron Dermer, saying both had sacrificed much for Israel and devoted themselves to the country’s service.
Netanyahu booed by thousands at Hostage Square rally as US commends him in Israel-Hamas peace deal
Thousands gathered at Tel Aviv’s Hostage Square Saturday to celebrate the recently signed peace deal between Israel and Hamas, which was brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump. Upon mention of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s part in establishing the first phase of the deal, the crowd erupted in boos, repeatedly interrupting U.S. envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff’s speech. #Politics #BenjaminNetanyahu #Israel #Hamas #Gaza
Germany: Activists brave Berlin‘s police despite last-minute ban on Gaza protest
Despite being scheduled in advance and approved by Berlin’s government, the city implemented a last-minute ban without providing an explanation.
As protesters were removed from the crowd by the police, others remained, shouting “We will not be silenced” – words that pro-Palestinian activists in Berlin have shouted countless times over the last two years.
Berlin: Polizeigewalt gegen Gaza-Aktivisten
Aufnahmen aus Berlin zeigen, wie Polizisten pro-palästinensische Demonstranten gewaltsam abführen. Berichten zufolge kam es am Dienstagabend zu Polizeigewalt, nachdem eine Gaza-Demo wenige Stunden vor Beginn von der Versammlungsbehörde verboten worden war.
US and UK ‚immensely let down‘ families of detained Gaza flotilla activists
The families of British and American Global Sumud Flotilla activists illegally detained by Israel have told Middle East Eye that the US and UK governments have failed to properly represent their citizens.
Clare Azzougarh, the daughter of Malcolm Ducker, a 72-year-old British air force veteran who captained a boat on the flotilla and is being held in Ketziot prison, said her family feels “immensely let down by the British government in so many ways”.
Laura Adler, the sister of David Adler, a Jewish-American member of the flotilla and co-general coordinator of the Progressive International, told MEE the response of the US government had made her realise that “not everyone is deemed to be equally American”.
“I didn’t realise how non-responsive and passive the US government would be,” Laura Adler said.
The Sumud Flotilla Has Succeeded in Making Israel a Pariah
The Global Sumud Flotilla seemingly breached Israel’s blockade of Gaza while provoking an Israeli response that triggered anger and reprisals from various governments. It’s one of the most successful acts of civil disobedience in recent history.
Thousands Protest Netanyahu’s U.N. Speech in New York City
As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Friday morning, protesters on the streets of New York City addressed Mr. Netanyahu and the world.
The demonstrators began gathering in Times Square, across town from the United Nations building, early in the morning. A Palestinian flag flapped in the breeze as some of the protesters, most of them young, held signs reading “End All U.S. Aid to Israel,” “Arrest Netanyahu” and “Stop Starving Gaza Now!”
MUST WATCH: Leaders Walk Out During Netanyahu’s UN Speech Over Gaza Conflict at UN | AQ1B
Sep 26, 2025
Emmys 2025: All the celebs speaking out for Palestine
Hannah Einbinder, Megan Stalter, Javier Bardem and others arrived at the 2025 Emmy Awards showing support for Palestine – including speeches and attire choices. Actor Javier Bardem called on Israel to ‚stop the genocide‘. Other attendees were captured wearing Artists4Ceasefire and similar activism pins.
Americans Hate Only One Person More Than Benjamin Netanyahu: Poll
In a Gallup favorability poll on 14 U.S. and global figures released Tuesday, Musk came in with the lowest net favorability rating at -28 points. Benjamin Netanyahu, the far-right prime minister of Israel and champion of the country’s genocidal campaign in Gaza, is slightly less hated at -23 points.
32% in U.S. Back Israel‘s Military Action in Gaza, a New Low
(July 29, 2025)
Fifty-two percent of Americans now view Benjamin Netanyahu unfavorably, his highest unfavorable rating since 1997. His favorable rating stands at 29%, while 19% of U.S. adults have no opinion of him.
Until December 2023, Americans viewed Netanyahu more positively than negatively, except in 1997, when he was less well known. In the December 2023 poll, Netanyahu’s unfavorable rating far outpaced his 33% favorable rating, with the current poll showing a continued deterioration in his image.
Bringing down the terrorism laws: „WE DO NOT COMPLY“
Civil Disobedience
One may well ask: „How can you advocate breaking some laws and obeying others?“ The answer lies in the fact that there are two types of laws: just and unjust. I would be the first to advocate obeying just laws. One has not only a legal, but a moral responsibility to obey just laws. Conversely, one has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws. I would agree with St. Augustine that „an unjust law is no law at all.“
Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Plan
We will not comply with this unjust law. Many people from celebrities, to artists, to writers, to journalists to activists are intending to break this unjust law. We will do it together. Unjust laws are no laws at all. Mass lawbreaking is the heart of classical civil disobedience. The law you disagree with, you break en-masse.
The most effective, powerful and damaging to the state is mass civil disobedience all together in one place. This has power both visually, from a media perspective and also from a problem for the state. Arresting a mass of people together under terrorism laws will be tricky for them. Equally ignoring them and allowing them to flagrantly flout the law in public is equally undesirable for the state.
There are two different levels of risk.
In a public place, wear an item of clothing or item that „would arouse reasonable suspicion that they are a member of a proscribed organisation“. This means wearing a Palestine Action t-shirt or jumper. Read the legal risks. This can only be tried in the magistrates court and comes with a maximum sentence of 6 months in prison, and the likely outcome if prosecuted would be far less (e.g. fines or conditional discharge).
Express your explicit support for Palestine Action. Read the legal risks. If this is tried in magistrates, the max sentences is the same as above. The risk here is if the case is moved to crown court the maximum jumps up to 14 years in prison.
Steps to take before you take action
Print off and bring a bust card with you. See bust cards on GBC‘s website.
Clear out tech (laptop, desktop, phone) from your home before taking action. This is to protect all of your friends and family as well as keeping your devices safe from the police
Bring some money (cash) and a book in case you are arrested.
Make sure someone is there to film what happens, and send it in to us.
*Nearly 100 more arrested today, ahead of major escalation of protests on 9 August* 55 arrests in Parliament Square, 19 in Bristol, 16 in Manchester, 8 in Truro. No arrests in Derry, Edinburgh, Chichester, Buddafield or the Hague
Defend Our Juries said:
“Just a few weeks ago, being arrested under the Terrorism Act was the stuff of nightmares. Now it’s a badge of honour that people are wearing with pride – the mark of resistance to genocide and standing firm for our democratic freedoms. This is a major cultural shift. For years, the Terrorism laws and the Prevent programme have been used to divide and rule communities, and to marginalise Muslim communities in particular. Thanks to Yvette Cooper’s hubris, they are now helping to bring us together.”
Press release in full:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_vL-LpB0L5QrVYz0dgvpWEqNqSneERdOhZ7o7rVRpNU/edit?usp=sharing
Senators Bernie Sanders, Peter Welch and Chris Van Hollen in Solidarity with Odeh
(16 hours ago)
“We strongly condemn the effort to expel MK Ayman Odeh from the Israeli Knesset,” the US senators said. “If Israel is going to call itself a democracy, it must tolerate peaceful dissent.” The senators linked the expulsion effort to Odeh’s calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, an end to Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories, and a political solution between Israelis and Palestinians.
“For over a decade, MK Odeh has been a leading advocate for peace, justice, and Jewish-Arab partnership,” they said. “The current expulsion effort is a direct response to MK Odeh’s outspoken and brave calls.” The lawmakers described the move as sending “a chilling message to millions of Palestinian citizens of Israel: that their representation is conditional and their rights revocable.” “We stand in solidarity with MK Odeh and with the right of all lawmakers, Arab and Jewish, to speak freely and without fear of political retribution,” they said.
It’s today, July 5th 2025 This is the “I am Spartacus” moment. Please stand up.
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„I am Spartacus.“ Former Pink Floyd legend Roger Waters risks prosecution, and a potential 14 year jail term, by voicing his support for Palestine Action, now proscribed as a terrorist group in the UK
(July 8, 2025)
As of Saturday, July 5, membership of Palestine Action, or expressing public support for the group, is a criminal offence in Britain. On July 5, police in London arrested 29 people in Parliament Square for holding placards stating, „I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action“.
In the video posted on his social media channels on July 5, former Pink Floyd legend Waters says, „For the record, I support Palestine Action“, calling the pressure group „a great organisation“, and sharing his belief that the „non-violent“ group are „absolutely not terrorists in any way.“
UN urged to take legal action at ICJ to uphold Francesca Albanese’s immunity
(today / July 11, 2025)
Agnes Callamard, head of the world’s leading human rights organisation Amnesty International and a former special rapporteur, said the UN should act to shield Albanese from the impact of sanctions.
“I think what is more likely to have an impact is other governments, including Albanese’s own government and the EU to take a very strong stand against the sanctions,” she told Middle East Eye.
“But we cannot let the UN off the hook, and we do need to demand that it responds to the attack.”
Guterres‘s spokesman Stephane Dujarric on Thursday denounced the sanctions as “unacceptable” but did not outline concrete measures that will be taken to protect Albanese.
From economy of occupation to economy of genocide – Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, Francesca Albanese
(June 30, 2025)
In the present report, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 investigates the corporate machinery sustaining the Israeli settler-colonial project of displacement and replacement of the Palestinians in the occupied territory. While political leaders and Governments shirk their obligations, far too many corporate entities have profited from the Israeli economy of illegal occupation, apartheid and now genocide. The complicity exposed by the report is just the tip of the iceberg; ending it will not happen without holding the private sector accountable, including# its executives. International law recognizes varying degrees of responsibility – each requiring scrutiny and accountability, particularly in this case, where a people’s self-determination and very existence are at stake. This is a necessary step to end the genocide and dismantle the global system that has allowed it.
Tucker Carlson Interviews President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian
7:04 Is Iran Open to Diplomacy?
Israel must not be allowed to attack Iran again, ignite new war: President Pezeshkian
“We have no problem with negotiation. But the atrocities Israel has committed in the region and against our country, and its war crimes…have caused a crisis,” he said.
The president said that returning to the negotiating table has a prerequisite, which is based on a confidence-building attitude.
“Israel must not be allowed to attack again right in the middle of talks and ignite a new war,” Pezeshkian stated.
The Israeli regime launched a blatant and unprovoked act of aggression against Iran on June 13, assassinating many high-ranking military commanders and nuclear scientists in addition to civilians.
On June 22, the United States officially joined the war against Iran by launching attacks on three nuclear facilities in the country in violation of the United Nations Charter and the Non-Proliferation Treaty.