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Oscar-winning Susan Sarandon says her public support for Gaza led to Hollywood shunning, with her agency dropping her and a halt on major U.S. roles; she’s since pursued European/indie work with new UK/Italy representation, and she praises Spain’s government for ‘moral clarity’ on Palestine while condemning violence against Palestinians and calling out U.S. ICE policies.
US Representative Ro Khanna plans to introduce a non-binding House resolution condemning Israeli settlement expansion and settler violence, calling for accountability through potential sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Act against senior Israeli officials, a review of US policies that may subsidize settlements, and demands to halt demolitions, prevent land seizures, and pause new settlements in the West Bank; the measure is symbolic and would not become law, but would formally record lawmakers’ stance on the issue.
Alex Skopic reports that Nasrallah Abu Siyam, a 19-year-old Palestinian living in Mukhmas and a U.S. citizen born in Philadelphia, was fatally shot during a Feb. 18 raid by Israeli settlers aided by IDF forces as they tried to steal livestock; the piece catalogs a surge in West Bank violence and argues that U.S. officials, especially Pennsylvania's Governor Josh Shapiro and Senator John Fetterman, have failed to publicly condemn the killing, contrasting with comments from Rashida Tlaib and Brendan Boyle; the author accuses Shapiro and Fetterman of prioritizing support for Israel over protecting their own constituents and questions Shapiro's suitability for a future presidential run.
Pro-Palestine activists gathered outside Paramount Studios during the Scream 7 LA premiere, calling for a boycott of Paramount+ and criticizing the studio for firing Melissa Barrera after her support for Palestinians. The protest, led by Entertainment Labor for Palestine, CODEPINK LA, Musicians for Palestine, and Jewish Voice for Peace-Los Angeles, occurred as Barrera’s departure and other cast/crew changes unfolded, with Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and Mason Gooding among those attached to the film, which is still slated to release February 27, 2026.
At Berlinale’s 76th awards, Ilker Çatak’s Yellow Letters won the Golden Bear in a ceremony dominated by political statements on Gaza and Palestine, with other prizes going to Emin Alper’s Salvation (Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize) and Lance Hammer’s Queen at Sea (Silver Bear Jury Prize); festival leadership and Wim Wenders faced scrutiny as cinema and politics collided on stage.
At Berlinale’s charged closing ceremony, winners condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide and criticized the U.S. and German governments, with Abdallah Al-Khatib winning Best Feature Debut for Chronicles From the Siege and calling for Palestinian freedom; host Désirée Nosbusch, jury president Wim Wenders, and festival chief Tricia Tuttle framed the night around free speech, dialogue, and solidarity amid geopolitical tensions.
At Berlinale's 76th edition, awards and speeches leaned into Gaza politics, with Abdallah Alkhatib accepting Best First Feature wearing a keffiyeh and a Palestinian flag and calling for Palestine’s freedom; other winners and juries highlighted the festival’s political tensions, including open criticism of Berlinale’s silence on Gaza and a defense of free speech by festival leadership. The Golden Bear went to Yellow Letters, while Prosecution and Traces won Panorama Audience Awards, and Someday, a Child earned the Short Film prize.
Mexico’s president said on the mañanera that the government declined Donald Trump’s invitation to join his Board of Peace because Palestine would not be represented at the inaugural meeting; Mexico will participate only as an observer and emphasized recognition of Palestine. The briefing also highlighted a strengthened Mexico–Canada economic relationship and reaffirmed that the USMCA remains in place, with officials noting continued investment interest and economic ties as priorities.
After pressure from UK Lawyers for Israel, the British Museum removed references to 'Palestine' from 1700–1500 BC displays, replacing them with 'Canaan' and 'Canaanite descent' labels. The museum says the term is only appropriate for the southern Levant in that period, while academics and campaigners argue the move erases Palestinian history and reflects a broader pattern of influence over cultural institutions, a trend expanded to other organizations and educational materials.
Pep Guardiola is lauded for using his platform to speak out on Gaza, Palestine, Sudan, and other humanitarian concerns—even while working for Abu Dhabi's club—arguing that moral issues shouldn't be sidelined by questions of purity or 'whataboutery,' and that imperfect circumstances don't negate the value of advocacy.
BBC Verify Live is vetting footage from Gaza after Israeli strikes reportedly killed 17–20 people, with updates on verified images from hospitals and social posts, while also covering related verification stories (US jets in Jordan, Iran internet outages, and AI redaction concerns) as part of ongoing efforts to debunk misinformation.
Palestinian officials in Sebastia denounce an Israeli plan to expropriate 182 hectares around the hilltop ruins to build a visitors’ centre, fence, and new access routes, cutting residents off from olive groves and tourism. Backed by the far-right Otzma Yehudit party, the project is framed by supporters as rejuvenating a historic site, but critics call it a mass land grab and warn it signals settlement expansion and a shift in heritage management since 1967.
MSF will not share a list of its Palestinian and international staff with Israeli authorities due to safety concerns and a lack of guarantees on how the data would be used; despite offering an exceptional, guarded approach, the organization could not secure assurances on staff protection, HR control, or the cessation of defaming communications. No staff information has been shared, and MSF warns that expulsion from Gaza and the West Bank would devastate already dire humanitarian conditions, while reaffirming willingness to continue dialogue to maintain lifesaving medical care.
Two Palestinian cousins, Mohammad (14) and Suleiman Al Zawaraa (13), were killed by Israeli fire in Gaza while collecting firewood for their family; the Israeli military says troops identified terrorists crossing the Yellow Line, while their relatives and hospital officials speak of innocent civilians. The Palestinian Health Ministry reports casualties amid ongoing hostilities, noting three deaths in the past 24 hours and a total toll in Gaza of about 71,657 since October 2023.
Kushner unveiled a “New Gaza” concept at Davos, proposing a free-market-led development with skyscrapers and tourist districts; however, analysts warn it would deny Palestinian agency and culture, resemble disaster-capitalism and colonial projects, and faces feasibility hurdles like Hamas disarmament, raising concerns that such plans profit from conflict rather than empower Palestinians.