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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Colorado firebomb attack: US judge halts deportation of accused's family
A judge in Colorado has temporarily stopped the deportation of the family of Mohamed Soliman, the man accused of firebombing a pro-Israel gathering in Boulder. The order protects his wife and five children from removal while legal proceedings are underway. US District Judge Gordon P Gallagher issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) barring immigration authorities from deporting Soliman's wife, Hayem El Gamal, and their five minor children. The order will remain in effect until 13 June. "Defendants are temporarily restrained and enjoined from removing Hayem El Gamal and her five minor children from the State of Colorado or the United States," Judge Gallagher stated in the ruling. Soliman, an Egyptian national, was arrested on June 2 in connection with the attack on a pro-Israel group in Boulder. Authorities say that Soliman, who had overstayed his US visa, used an inflammable substance during the incident. Family facing deportation The restraining order followed an urgent legal request filed by Susanna Dvortsin, a friend of El Gamal. Dvortsin argued that the family risked immediate deportation without due process. Judge Gallagher agreed, citing the risk of 'irreparable harm' if the family were removed before a hearing. A hearing on the matter is scheduled for 13 June at the Byron G Rogers Courthouse in Denver, where the court will decide whether to extend or modify the restraining order. Pro-Israel demonstration attacked Six people were injured on 1 June when Soliman allegedly shouted 'Free Palestine' and attacked a crowd with an inflammable substance. The incident took place as members of the volunteer group Run For Their Lives were completing their weekly walk, held to raise awareness about hostages still detained in Gaza. Colorado Governor Jared Polis condemned the attack, stating that 'hate-filled acts of any kind are unacceptable.' The incident occurred amid escalating tensions linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict, which has contributed to a rise in antisemitic violence across the United States. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller commented on X, claiming the suspect was a foreign national who 'illegally overstayed (his) visa". According to CNN, Soliman had been denied a visa in 2005, though it remains unclear how he later entered and remained in the country.
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Suspect faces hate crime charge in firebombing attack
The suspect accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at Pro-Israel demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado is now 16 counts of attempted murder and a federal hate crime charge. June 2, 2025
New York Post
23-05-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Flyer urging teachers to divest pension funds from Israel illegally distributed in NYC schools: ‘Violated trust'
A controversial antisemitic flyer urging teachers voting in union elections to back a campaign to divest pension funds from Israel was improperly distributed in some New York City public schools, The Post has learned. The incendiary petition circulated as two Israeli Embassy staffers were killed by a suspected terrorist in Washington, DC, on Wednesday night. 'This UFT election season, vote for candidates who divest our pension from genocide,' the flyer said. Advertisement 3 The Post has learned that an antisemitic flyer urging teachers voting in union elections to divest pension funds from Israel was distributed across New York City public schools. 'Sign the petition to show UFT candidates that you will be voting with divestment in mind during the election.' Jewish civil rights groups such as the Anti-Defamation League said the economic boycott, divestment and sanctions movement is antisemitic because it seeks to undermine and destroy the world's only Jewish state. Advertisement Pro-Israel teachers said the handout had been distributed to at least three Manhattan schools: two in the same building on West 17th Street, the New York City Lab for Collaborative Studies Middle School and the Museum HS, as well as the Mosaic Preparatory Academy elementary school on East 111th Street, and at least one in the Bronx. Outraged teachers said the flyer has been handed out in schools by teachers claiming to be UFT officers, or who were not from their schools. 'I was definitely shocked. It violated the trust in the building. It came from a teacher from another school,' a staffer at the 17th Street building said. 'These are blood libels. They don't belong in the education space.' Advertisement Another teacher who requested anonymity said, 'As a Jewish educator, I was deeply troubled when receiving this letter with clear antisemitic undertones — especially in the wake of the tragic killing of two civilians targeted for being Jewish. 3 The flyer reads at the top, 'This UFT election season, vote for candidates who divest our pension from genocide.' AFP via Getty Images 'This act of hate is unacceptable. Our schools and communities must remain places of inclusion and respect for all.' Karen Feldman, co-founder of the New York City Public School Alliance, blasted the use of 'school channels to distribute political and antisemitic propaganda, especially during a union election.' Advertisement 'The materials were filled with false claims of genocide and hate-filled rhetoric that incites violence — just like the horrific murder of two Israeli Americans in DC just last night.' The UFT said distribution of politically charged flyers violated its rules for electioneering for its internal elections of officers. Candidates running for union positions are allowed to distribute campaign material about the slate they're running on — but not about other political issues. 3 A petition circulated not long after Israeli Embassy staffers Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim were shot and killed by suspected terrorist Elias Rodriguez in Washington, DC, on Wednesday night. AP 'The flyer is a political document. No one should be handing out political materials under the guise that it is campaign material in the union's internal election. It is not,' a spokesperson for the UFT and president Mike Mulgrew said. A rep for city Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos said the flyers are being removed from schools. 'New York City Public Schools has the right and responsibility to prohibit the distribution of materials that can be perceived as disruptive and offensive to staff and students. These flyers, which were not created by New York City Public Schools, are clearly disruptive, and we are taking appropriate action to remove them,' a Department of Education spokesperson said. The anti-Israel advocates said the New York City Teacher Retirement has $135 million of pension funds invested in Israeli holdings. The flyer said the Israeli military has slaughtered tens of thousands of civilians and children since Oct. 7, 2023, citing the anti-Israel Al-Jazeera media outlet as a source. Advertisement It conveniently omits mentioning that was the date when Hamas' precipitated the war in Gaza by invading Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking scores of hostages — some of whom still have not been released. It's just the latest controversy regarding Israel-bashing literature spreading in schools. Last month, a Department of Education newsletter claiming Israel is committing 'genocide in Gaza' was sent out to hundreds of teachers — prompting fuming Jewish educators to call it out as another example of ingrained antisemitism in the city's public school system. In response, Chancellor Aviles-Ramos suspended release of mass communications sent to educators, students and parents without her approval.
Hindustan Times
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Who is Logan Rozos? NYU denied student's diploma after pro-Palestinian graduation speech
Logan Rozos, a graduating student from New York University's Gallatin School, had his diploma denied after he delivered a commencement speech criticising Israel's military actions in Gaza and US involvement in the ongoing conflict. Rozos, an actor and a member of the Gallatin Theatre Troupe, was chosen by fellow students to deliver the student address during the school's graduation ceremony on Wednesday. He used the moment to condemn the 'genocide' in Palestine. 'The genocide currently occurring is supported politically and militarily by the United States, is paid for by our tax dollars and has been livestreamed to our phones for the past 18 months,' Rozos said. ALSO READ| Who is Maurene Comey? James Comey's daughter's DOJ position questioned after his '86 47' Instagram post Pro-Israel groups criticised both the speech and NYU's decision to allow it, calling for disciplinary action. Following this, NYU spokesperson John Beckman said the university was taking steps against Rozos. 'He lied about the speech he was going to deliver and violated the commitment he made to comply with our rules,' Beckman said in a statement. 'The University is withholding his diploma while we pursue disciplinary actions.' He added that Rozos misused the platform 'to express his personal and one-sided political views.' The speech, however, did not mention Jewish people, but some organisations, including the Anti-Defamation League and #EndJewHatred, claimed it created an unsafe environment for Jewish students. 'No student – especially Jewish students – should have to sit through politicised rhetoric that promotes harmful lies about Israel during such a personal milestone,' the ADL stated. ALSO READ| Demand for H1-B visa continues, USCIS receives over 3.5 lakh registrations in FY26 Faculty members, however, have voiced their disapproval of NYU's response. 'They are bending over backward to crack down on speech that runs counter to what the current administration in Washington espouses,' said NYU professor Andrew Ross, per ABC report. 'This is a very good example of an administration falling down on the job.'
Wales Online
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC presenter Gary Lineker faces sack calls after sharing pro-Palestine video
BBC presenter Gary Lineker faces sack calls after sharing pro-Palestine video Gary Lineker is facing calls to be fired from his job as Match of the Day host after he shared a pro-Palestine video that featured a controversial cartoon rat emoji Gary Lineker is at the centre of fresh criticism after sharing a video that is said to promote an antisemitic trope (Image: David Ramos, Getty Images ) The Campaign Against Antisemitism group has called for the BBC to dismiss Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker after he shared a pro-Palestine video on social media. The content included a controversial cartoon rat emoji alongside footage of a speaker condemning Israel. BBC stalwart Lineker, 64, finds himself at the centre of a new row after being accused of endorsing an emblem linked with antisemitic stereotypes. The clip featured Canadian-Palestinian lawyer Diana Buddu speaking out against Israel's activities in Gaza, which the United Nations has said has claimed more than 45,000 Palestinian lives since October 2023. Lineker promptly removed the controversial post from his social media feed on Tuesday. Pro-Israel advocates have voiced their dismay at his decision to distribute the content and his pronounced views on the conflict in Gaza. The former England footballer also posted a video on his Instagram Story believed to be sourced from the Palestine Lobby group, reports the Express. Lineker has been staunch in his support of Palestine despite calls to silence the pundit. "Nothing to see here," began one message by the Campaign Against Antisemitism, responding to Lineker's since-deleted post. "Just Gary Lineker's Instagram account sharing an anti-Israel video misrepresenting Zionism, complete with a rat emoji. Article continues below "Not only does this video deliberately misrepresent Zionism - the belief that Jews have the same right to self-determination as everyone else - but it adds a rat emoji in doing so. Why is it that Gary Lineker keeps sharing content on social media that seems to cater to Jew-haters?" Pro-Israel groups are calling for Lineker to be fired (Image: James Gill - Danehouse, Getty Images ) Lineker has yet to comment on the post since taking down the video from any of his feeds. However, his critics will consider the damage has been done considering the scale of his following, with 8.7million followers on X alone. Simon Myerson KC, a barrister and head of the Leeds Jewish Representative Council, also questioned Lineker's actions. He queried whether the former Tottenham striker would "have the guts to explain this to Emily Damari?" Damari, who was warmly welcomed during her UK visit at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, was released from Hamas captivity after being held for more than 15 months. She was kidnapped from her home in southern Israel on 7 October 2023. A spokesperson for the Board of Deputies of British Jews has also criticised Lineker for his latest online activity. A statement from the group read: "The BBC has allowed the situation with Gary Lineker to continue for far too long. The BBC mainstay has been a staunch supporter of Palestine (Image: Getty ) "He has caused great offence with this video – particularly with [its] egregious use of a rat emoji to illustrate Zionists. BBC should ask him to leave now rather than allowing him to dictate his own terms." Lineker is set to step down from his Match of the Day hosting duties at the end of this season. However, his contract with the broadcaster extends for another year. Article continues below He'll continue to present their FA Cup coverage before what is expected to be his final farewell at the 2026 World Cup. However, critics of his views on the Palestine-Israel conflict will want to ensure he does not get the opportunity.
