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Country star Zach Bryan wore a 'Free Palestine' shirt at Gillette Stadium, directly challenging owner Robert Kraft's recent ban on Macklemore for similar political expression.
Ed Sheeran has lost nearly 500,000 Instagram followers since rapper Macklemore was removed from his Loop Tour for pro-Palestine remarks. The controversy has intensified after billionaire Robert Kraft, who pressured venue owners to drop Macklemore, was exposed for donating millions to pro-Israel groups. Sheeran has faced backlash from family, fans, and former opening acts, though he maintains the decision was made by tour promoters.
Pink issued a lengthy Instagram statement addressing the backlash after she reshared a post urging Macklemore to be dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour for his pro-Palestine messaging. She emphasizes her Jewish identity, condemns Hamas as a terrorist organization, and says she wouldn’t silence others, noting she reposted to express fear for Jewish people and civilians. She also recalls Macklemore’s 2014 antisemitic costume controversy (for which he apologized) and explains her critique was about his messaging, not a blanket call for silencing artists. She ends with a personal note tied to the 9/11 anniversary and Jewish New Year.
An asylum-seeker from the Middle East, who reportedly met New York mom Jamey Carney at a pro-Palestine protest, is the main person of interest in her beating death in Killarney, Ireland. Police fear he has fled the country, with alerts at ports and investigations into possible travel routes via Turkey and France as security footage and his asylum status are reviewed.
New York City–backed candidates, including Darializa Avila Chevalier, won key Democratic primaries, signaling a shift toward Palestinian-rights advocacy within the Democratic base and potentially shaping future US policy as more progressive candidates prepare to enter Congress, despite continued pro-Israel donor activity.
Darializa Avila Chevalier, a pro-Palestinian Dominican-American activist backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, won New York’s 13th congressional district primary with about 49% of the vote, defeating incumbent Adriano Espaillat amid attacks and accusations of antisemitism. If she wins the general election, she would become the first Dominican woman in Congress. Her platform centers on universal healthcare, renters’ protections, immigrant reform, and opposition to big PACs, while her campaign faced racism and Islamophobic criticism and scrutiny over her stance on Palestine.
Dr. Adam Hamawy, a former Army combat surgeon with pro-Palestine positions and endorsements from major progressives, won New Jersey’s 12th District Democratic primary despite last‑minute attacks smearing him as an extremist; backed by a substantial ad campaign from the pro-Palestine PAC American Priorities, he is expected to coast to the general-election victory over Republican Gregg Mele.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says some pro-Palestine protests could be banned and chants like 'globalise the Intifada' should be completely off limits, with potential prosecutions; he has discussed stricter action with police, and his comments come amid a spike in anti-Semitic incidents and a heightened security alert in Britain.
Kevin Williamson acknowledged and defended the pro-Palestine protesters marching outside the Scream 7 LA premiere, saying people in America have a right to protest. The demonstration, organized by groups including Entertainment Labor for Palestine, CODEPINK LA and Jewish Voice for Peace-Los Angeles, referenced Melissa Barrera’s past Palestine comments and firing from the film. Spyglass Media condemned antisemitism and urged audiences to consider the campaign, while Scream 7 is set to release on February 27.
Catherine Connolly, a left-wing independent candidate with a pro-Palestine stance, is set to become Ireland's next president after her rival conceded defeat, with vote counting still underway across the country.
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration, including Rubio and Noem, unconstitutionally targeted pro-Palestine activists for deportation to suppress free speech, highlighting misuse of government powers and the importance of First Amendment protections.
Irish rap group Kneecap performed a provocative and controversial set at Glastonbury, expressing pro-Palestine views and making political statements, which drew criticism from UK politicians and media, amid ongoing legal issues involving one member.
Pro-Palestine protesters have occupied the president's office at Stanford University, demanding the addition of a divestment bill to the Board of Trustees meeting, financial transparency, and the dropping of charges against pro-Palestinian students. The group, consisting of around 10 students inside and 50 outside, has barricaded the building and renamed it "Dr. Adnan Office." Security and law enforcement are present, and the situation is ongoing.
Pro-Palestinian student protestors at UC Santa Cruz are blocking campus entrances, causing disruptions and safety concerns. The university has called for the protestors to disband, citing blocked emergency access and impeded campus operations. The protests, which began a month ago, demand university divestment from Israeli institutions and have led to a strike by academic workers over police actions against protestors.
UCLA police arrested 18-year-old Edan On for a violent attack on a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus, marking the first arrest related to the incident. On, identified by CNN and confirmed by his mother, was booked on suspicion of felony assault with a deadly weapon. The attack has led to intense scrutiny of UCLA's security measures and law enforcement's response.