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New South Wales has passed a bill to strengthen firearm laws, restrict protests, and ban terrorist symbols following the Bondi Beach massacre, amid protests by pro-Palestinian groups claiming the laws threaten free speech. The legislation includes limits on firearm capacity, new restrictions on protest activities, and measures to combat terrorist symbols, with ongoing debates and legal challenges from activist groups.
Some young pro-Palestinian activists, like Harry Campbell, reflect on their protests supporting Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas cease-fire, expressing mixed feelings about the impact of their demonstrations and the lessons learned about power and politics.
Hundreds of thousands of people across Europe participated in pro-Palestinian protests calling for an end to the Gaza war and the release of aid activists, with large rallies in Rome, Barcelona, Madrid, Dublin, and Paris, amid tensions over Israel's military actions and international responses.
The Jewish community in Manchester mourns the victims of a terrorist attack on their synagogue, feeling abandoned by society amid rising antisemitism and protests related to the Israel-Gaza conflict, but also showing resilience and solidarity despite tensions and political challenges.
Israel Premier Tech has been excluded from the Giro dell'Emilia cycling race in Italy due to concerns over protests related to Israel's military actions in Gaza, following disruptions at the Spanish Vuelta and calls to ban Israeli teams from European sports.
U.S. immigration judge ordered pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil to be deported for allegedly misrepresenting facts on his green card application, but a separate federal court order currently prevents his immediate deportation while he plans to appeal. Khalil, a U.S. resident and Columbia student, was detained for over 100 days earlier this year amid broader tensions over free speech and pro-Palestinian activism during the Trump administration.
A federal immigration judge has ordered Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student linked to pro-Palestinian protests, to be deported to Algeria or Syria. Khalil, a green card holder, claims he was detained and targeted for exercising free speech, with his legal team alleging procedural irregularities in his case. He has 30 days to appeal the deportation order.
Pro-Palestinian protests led to the early termination of the final stage of the Spanish Vuelta, with over 100,000 participants, arrests, and police injuries reported.
Tensions between Spain and Israel escalated as pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted the final stage of the Vuelta a España, leading to its premature end. Israeli officials accused Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of inciting the protests, which were linked to broader diplomatic tensions following Spain's recognition of Palestinian statehood and recent measures against Israel. The protests drew large crowds in Madrid, with mixed political reactions and clashes with police.
Over 100,000 pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted the final stage of the Spanish Vuelta in Madrid, leading to the race's early termination and clashes with police, amid broader political tensions surrounding Israel and Palestine.
The final stage of Spain's Vuelta cycling race was canceled after protests by pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Madrid, leading to clashes with police and the race's abandonment, amid broader political support for Palestine from the Spanish government.
The Trump administration has accused George Washington University of violating federal civil rights laws by creating a hostile environment for Jewish, Israeli, and American Israeli students during pro-Palestinian protests, and is seeking remediation, with the university given a deadline to respond.
Over 500 people were arrested in London during pro-Palestinian protests supporting Palestine Action, a group recently banned as a terrorist organization, with police citing violations of anti-terror laws and charges including assault and obstruction. The protests, which included elderly participants, were part of a broader demonstration demanding the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza, while the government defends the ban citing violent activities by the group. Supporters are challenging the ban in court, claiming human rights violations.
London police arrested 532 pro-Palestinian protesters, mostly supporters of Palestine Action, who defied a ban on the group by openly supporting it during protests. The government banned Palestine Action after they targeted military sites, claiming they are a terrorist organization, while supporters argue the ban infringes on free speech. The protests included elderly participants and aimed to challenge the law, with some supporters planning to be arrested to protest police actions.
Columbia University will pay over $200 million to the U.S. government to settle federal probes and restore most of its suspended federal funding, following disputes over handling protests and alleged antisemitism, amid broader tensions involving U.S. universities and government policies on Middle East issues.