Category: Palestinians

U.N. Releases New List of Companies It Says Do Business With Israeli Settlements

The New York Times – Business:
Israel condemned the database of firms tied to activity in the occupied West Bank as a “political tool” to advance “a smear campaign.”
Ed Sheeran Addresses War in Gaza After Macklemore is Dropped From Tour

The New York Times – Music:
The singer-songwriter began his Philadelphia show on Saturday night by apologizing for “mistakes” and saying he felt compelled to speak out about the “humanitarian issue.”
State Department Extends Visa Ban on Abbas, Other Palestinian Officials

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The move would prevent Mahmoud Abbas, the leader of two governing Palestinian groups, from traveling to the United States next week for the United Nations General Assembly.
Pro-Palestinian Remarks Roil Sheeran Tour, Leading Finneas to Drop Out

The New York Times – Music:
Three other acts are also leaving the tour, citing the right to free speech after the rapper Macklemore was removed over comments he had made onstage.
‘NAZA,’ Israeli Film About Killings in Gaza, Faces Backlash

The New York Times – Movies:
The film “NAZA” investigates the killing of Palestinians by Israeli forces in Gaza. Israel’s culture minister has suggested revoking the directors’ citizenship.
Cisco Likely Allowed Harassment of Pro-Palestinian Workers, EEOC Says

The New York Times – Business:
The finding by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said there was reason to believe that the tech giant subjected employees to a hostile environment.
UK Sanctions Against Israeli Settlers Divide British Rabbis

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Prominent rabbis reacted with a mix of support, condemnation and concern about the ramifications for Jews in Britain.
Trump Takes No Position on Allies’ Sanctions Against Israeli Settlements

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The president declined to say whether the United States opposed measures taken by Britain, Canada and France over violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.
Why Israel Reacted With Fury to U.K. Sanctions on West Bank Settlements

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The fierce retaliation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to the new restrictions is a reflection of his tough re-election fight, analysts say.
These Generals Fought for Israel. Now They See ‘Jewish Terrorism’ as the Threat.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A growing number of former Israeli generals, intelligence officials and prime ministers are accusing settlers in the West Bank of committing ethnic cleansing with government support. “Once a society behaves this way,” one said, “that society is doomed.”
As Army Fails to Protect Palestinians, Israeli Leaders Sympathize With Settlers

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Defense Minister Katz called for the military to turn over to the police the responsibility for protecting Palestinians after two West Bank families were besieged by violent settlers.
Palestinian Rappers Shabjdeed and Saint Levant in Spat Over Authenticity

The New York Times – Music:
Shabjdeed, a rapper in the West Bank, criticized a fellow Palestinian musician in a song, saying his Western lifestyle and lyrics were far removed from life back home.