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entertainment2 years ago•7 min saved

"Golden Globes Anticipate Tense Atmosphere Amid Potential Political Statements"

The Golden Globes are preparing for potential protests and disruptions related to the Israel-Hamas conflict, with heightened security measures in place by the Beverly Hills Police Department, the FBI, and other agencies. Activists, particularly pro-Palestinian groups, may use the event to draw attention to the conflict, while industry insiders express concern over professional and social repercussions for voicing support for either side. Despite these tensions, a number of nominees and presenters have publicly called for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. The event will also mark a significant year for the Globes, which have been acquired by Dick Clark Productions and Eldridge Industries following controversies surrounding the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

via Hollywood Reporter|

##entertainment #goldenglobes

world-news2 years ago•5 min saved

"Global New Year's Eve 2024: Festive Celebrations Amidst Shadows of Conflict"

As the world welcomed 2024, New Year's Eve celebrations were marked by spectacular fireworks and gatherings across the globe, from Sydney's Opera House to the Acropolis in Athens. However, ongoing conflicts, such as the Israel-Hamas war and Russia's military actions in Ukraine, cast a shadow over the festivities, leading to subdued celebrations and heightened security measures in many regions. In some areas, events were canceled or scaled back in solidarity with those affected by conflict, while others, like Paris, focused on the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games. World leaders, including Pope Francis and Chinese President Xi Jinping, reflected on the past year's challenges and expressed hopes for the future.

via POLITICO|

##conflictshadows #fireworksdisplays

world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"IDF Probes Suspected Terror Tunnel Activity in West Bank Amidst Local Alarm"

Israeli officials are intensifying investigations into reports of digging noises heard by residents of Bat Hefer, a town near the West Bank, due to fears of a potential terror attack similar to a previous Hamas attack on October 7. Despite previous checks showing no evidence of tunneling, additional inspections are planned. The community is on edge, especially with recent violence in the region, including the killing of six Palestinians by Israeli forces and ongoing military efforts to neutralize Hamas' tunnel network in Gaza. The Israeli military has been actively combating the threat by flooding the tunnels with seawater, a process expected to take weeks.

via Fox News|

##hamas #israel