Palestinian

Federal Judge Grants Mizzou Palestinian Students Access to Homecoming Parade with Political Speech Restrictions

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COLUMBIA, Mo. — A federal judge ruled Friday that Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Missouri may participate in the homecoming parade this weekend, provided they adhere to the university’s policy against political messaging during the event. The organization had filed a lawsuit against the university, claiming that officials infringed on their rights to free speech when they denied the group’s request to be part of the parade. U.S. District Judge Stephen Bough granted a preliminary injunction, indicating that the group has a substantial chance of success with their First Amendment claims. … Read more

Immigration Judge Orders Controversial Deportation of Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil Amid Appeals Battle

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A Louisiana immigration judge has ordered the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and legal permanent resident of the United States, to either Syria or Algeria. This decision, made by Judge Jamee Comans, was revealed in court filings submitted on Wednesday. Khalil’s deportation stems from allegations that he failed to provide complete information on his green card application. Khalil’s legal team has indicated plans to appeal the ruling. However, they cautioned that the appeal process is likely to be expedient and challenging, with limited chances for success. According to their letter to federal Judge … Read more

"Venice Film Festival Spotlights Tensions: Palestinian Docudrama Captivates Audience Amidst Controversy over Israel"

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VENICE, Italy — A Palestinian-led docudrama centered on the Israel-Gaza conflict, which featured contributions from celebrated Jewish director Jonathan Glazer, earned significant acclaim during the Venice Film Festival, culminating in a remarkable standing ovation. The festival, which opened with a large pro-Palestinian protest, awarded the Golden Lion for best film to “Father Mother Sister Brother,” a family drama starring pro-Israel advocate Mayim Bialik. Bialik made an appearance on the red carpet amidst protests pushing for the exclusion of some pro-Israel figures, including actress Gal Gadot, whose own film, “In the Hand of Dante,” debuted at … Read more

US Citizens Take Legal Action Against UN Agency Over Palestinian Aid Distribution

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WASHINGTON — A group of U.S. citizens has initiated legal action against a United Nations agency that provides support to Palestinian populations amid ongoing tensions in the region. This lawsuit represents a significant challenge to the operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The plaintiffs, who cite personal grievances related to UNRWA’s activities, argue that the agency’s operations fail to align with U.S. values and laws. They assert that the agency has facilitated hostile actions and anti-Israel sentiments, prompting them to seek legal remedies in … Read more