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Jerry Seinfeld likened the Free Palestine movement to the Ku Klux Klan during a student event at Duke University, NBC News reports. Seinfeld said people who use the phrase “Free Palestine” are worse than the white supremacist group on Tuesday at the Duke event meant to honor hostages that are being held in Gaza. Seinfeld introduced a former Israeli hostage, …

Jerry Seinfeld made a controversial appearance at Duke University on Tuesday, where he compared the “Free Palestine” movement to the Ku Klux Klan. The college’s newspaper, The Chronicle, reported on Seinfeld’s comments after they were made at an event featuring Omer Shem Tov, a former Israeli hostage who was held captive by Hamas for 505 days. “Free Palestine is, to …

Jerry Seinfeld denounced the Free Palestine movement as antisemitic and likened its rhetoric to that of the Ku Klux Klan during a surprise appearance at Duke University. “Free Palestine is, to me, just … you’re free to say you don’t like Jews. Just say you don’t like Jews,” the 71-year-old comedian said on stage, according to the Duke University Chronicle. …

First Unfrosted, now this. Jerry Seinfeld made some rather inflammatory comments about the Israel-Gaza war on Tuesday. Appearing at a Duke University event, the legendary comedian compared the Free Palestine to the Ku Klux Klan, while suggesting the Palestine supporters were somehow worse than the notoriously evil white supremacist group. “Free Palestine is, to me, just — you’re free to …

New Banksy mural outside UK court hints at Palestine Action arrests  The Times of Israel New Banksy mural appears at Royal Courts of Justice  BBC Court staff cover up Banksy image of judge beating a protester  The Guardian Banksy could be unmasked as police investigate latest stunt  The Telegraph New Banksy Mural Outside Royal Courts of Justice Depicts Judge Attacking Protester  The New York Times …

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) marked 50 years since its inception when it opened on Thursday. With 292 films on the programme this year, the film festival has some hard hitting stories from across the world — especially from Palestine, which is the subject of four films being screened. “Particularly in this moment, stories are how we make sense …

‘Palestine 36’ Review: Epic Historical Drama Overreaches in Its Ambition but Resonates with Today  IndieWire TIFF braces for protests ahead of hot-button premieres  screendaily.com This year’s Toronto International Film Festival will screen five films on Palestine  Images Dawn ‘I never imagined that I would be here during a genocide’ says ‘Palestine 36’ director  Yahoo News Canada Amid the Tragedy of War, Palestinian Filmmakers Are …

Two women called onstage during a Coldplay concert Sunday night were met with boos from some of in the crowd, followed by an uneasy response from the British band’s lead singer, after they disclosed their Israeli identity. Frontman Chris Martin invited the two, named Avia and Tal, to come onstage during the British band’s performance at Wembley Stadium in London. …

Billy Bragg, the British folk-rock singer and lifelong figure in protest music, has shared a new song for Palestine. The release coincides with the launch of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which set sail yesterday (August 31) to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Written and performed by Bragg, with additional keyboards and backing vocals by JJ Stoney, “Hundred Year Hunger” takes …

Palestine: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union  consilium.europa.eu US blocks Palestinian leader from attending UN meeting in New York  BBC US announces it will deny visa to Palestinian Authority president and other officials ahead of UN General Assembly  CNN Trump Administration Bars Palestinian Officials From U.N. Meeting in New York  The New York Times European leaders, Palestinian president urge …