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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Thousands take to streets in Edinburgh pro-Palestine protest
Thousands of Pro-Palestinian protesters have marched through Edinburgh as part of a demonstration against the war in Gaza. Activists gathered outside a UK government building for speeches demanding an end to what they described as a "genocide". A large group gathered outside St Giles' Cathedral in the early afternoon before marching down the Royal Mile, chanting while waving flags and banners. Other demonstrations took place in cities across the UK, including Bristol, Manchester, London and Truro - calling for the ban on Palestine Action to be reversed. No arrests were made in relation to the march in Edinburgh. Protesters stopped in front of the UK government headquarters at Queen Elizabeth House, where speeches were given outside the building, before heading on to Bute House - the first minister's official residence. At least 96 arrests at Palestine Action ban protests Three arrested in terror probe over defence factory protest Mick Napier, founding member of the Scottish Palestinian Solidarity Campaign, said there was a large turnout in the Scottish capital because of outrage over Israel's plan for a "humanitarian city" in Rafah. Speaking as the march set off down the Royal Mile, he told the PA news agency: "It's large, it's bigger than we've had for a very long time and it's entirely due to the building of the Israeli concentration camp in Rafah. "They've called it a humanitarian city but people are utterly horrified, cumulatively, by what's happened during 22 months of genocide." Earlier this week, three women were arrested under the Terrorism Act after a van was driven into the external fence of the Leonardo UK factory in Edinburgh. The group Shut Down Leonardo claimed it was making components for F-35 fighter jets but the defence company said it did not directly supply equipment to Israel. Former MP Tommy Sheppard spoke to the crowd outside Queen Elizabeth house, saying: "Today in the Middle East a genocide is being prosecuted in real time and we are watching it on television play by play." The UK government and Israeli governments have been approached for a response. Downing Street has previously said it supports Israel's right to defend itself.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Politics
- BBC News
Thousands take to streets in Edinburgh pro-Palestine protest
Thousands of Pro-Palestinian protesters have marched through Edinburgh as part of a demonstration against the war in gathered outside a UK government building for speeches demanding an end to what they described as a "genocide".A large group gathered outside St Giles' Cathedral in the early afternoon before marching down the Royal Mile, chanting while waving flags and demonstrations took place in cities across the UK, including Bristol, Manchester, London and Truro - calling for the ban on Palestine Action to be reversed. No arrests were made in relation to the march in stopped in front of the UK government headquarters at Queen Elizabeth House, where speeches were given outside the building, before heading on to Bute House - the first minister's official residence. Mick Napier, founding member of the Scottish Palestinian Solidarity Campaign, said there was a large turnout in the Scottish capital because of outrage over Israel's plan for a "humanitarian city" in as the march set off down the Royal Mile, he told the PA news agency: "It's large, it's bigger than we've had for a very long time and it's entirely due to the building of the Israeli concentration camp in Rafah."They've called it a humanitarian city but people are utterly horrified, cumulatively, by what's happened during 22 months of genocide." Earlier this week, three women were arrested under the Terrorism Act after a van was driven into the external fence of the Leonardo UK factory in group Shut Down Leonardo claimed it was making components for F-35 fighter jets but the defence company said it did not directly supply equipment to MP Tommy Sheppard spoke to the crowd outside Queen Elizabeth house, saying: "Today in the Middle East a genocide is being prosecuted in real time and we are watching it on television play by play."The UK government and Israeli governments have been approached for a response. Downing Street has previously said it supports Israel's right to defend itself.
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
‘Wonder Woman' star Gal Gadot draws applause — and anger — as Gaza war shadows Jerusalem Film Fest
JERUSALEM, July 18 — Organisers pushed ahead with the Jerusalem film festival yesterday despite regional conflicts, with a special appearance by Israeli Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot, who has been criticised for comments on the Gaza war. Pro-Palestinian activists have attacked Gadot on social media for voicing support for the Israeli military, which has been accused of atrocities during its campaign in Gaza to crush the militant group Hamas and free Israeli hostages. She has also been criticised by right-wing media in Israel for urging an end to the war, which the government has vowed to continue until it destroys Hamas, despite international calls for a ceasefire. Israel's 12-day war with Iran last month had meanwhile threatened to derail the 42nd edition of the festival. It got under way yesterday evening in an auditorium near Jerusalem's Old City, with Gadot — also a star of Fast and Furious — receiving a special award, to applause from thousands of spectators. The 40-year-old star, who was born near Tel Aviv, said in her acceptance speech that she was 'praying for this (Gaza) war to end and for everyone here to finally have calm and security'. 'That will not be possible until the hostages come home.' The Israeli military regularly denies intentionally targeting civilians in Gaza. The event's director Roni Mahadav-Levin told AFP meanwhile that during the June 12-24 war with Iran, organisers 'spent two weeks in bomb shelters, trying to decide if we could keep the date of the festival' with flights cancelled and guests hesitating to come. One festival-goer, film student Ayal Sgerski, 29, said that the event was taking place under a 'cloud' of conflict, with few international directors attending. 'It is very difficult for the festival to draw films from around the world at the moment' due to opposition to the Gaza war, he complained. Mahadav-Levin said that organisers could not 'expect to receive the same number of international guests as in a normal year'. The event opened with a screening of Sentimental Value by Norwegian director Joachim Trier, who won an award at this year's Cannes Film Festival. The Jerusalem festival runs until July 26. — AFP
Telegraph
5 days ago
- Business
- Telegraph
Three women arrested under Terrorism Act for driving van into defence factory
Three women have been arrested under the Terrorism Act after a van was driven into a fence surrounding a defence factory in Edinburgh. Pro-Palestinian protesters targeted the Leonardo UK facility on Tuesday morning. Activist group Shut Down Leonardo Edinburgh said the protest was over the firm's laser targeting systems for fighter jets, which it claimed were used by the Israeli military. The Italian-owned manufacturer supplies parts for jets and helicopters, including Eurofighter Typhoon components and radar systems for Nato partners. Leonardo's Edinburgh website states the site employs about 1,800 people who 'specialise in the provision of multi-role surveillance radars and countermeasure systems'. In a statement, Police Scotland said: 'Three women, aged 31, 34 and 42, have been arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000 after a van was driven into an external fence of a business premises in Edinburgh. 'Police Scotland's counter-terrorism unit are leading the investigation and inquiries are ongoing. We are treating this as targeted, and we do not believe there is any wider threat to the public.' A Leonardo spokesman said: 'Leonardo UK is subject to UK government export controls and does not supply equipment directly to Israel. 'The right to peaceful protest is an important principle in our society, however, aggressive and violent activity should have no place in protest. 'The intimidation of our people, who work hard to support the security and defence of the UK, is not acceptable. 'Our main customer is the UK Armed Forces. We are proud to manufacture technology that supports our service personnel and helps keep them safe. Their dedication underpins the freedom on which our society is based.' Shut Down Leonardo was approached for comment.
CNN
11-07-2025
- Politics
- CNN
Mahmoud Khalil describes conditions at ICE detention facility
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil joins CNN's Christiane Amanpour to discuss and shares details about his time at a Louisiana ICE detention center, where he spent more than three months after he was arrested outside his apartment on Columbia University's campus.
