‘Roblox’ pro-Palestinian protest attended by over 57,000 players

Bill Maher is not afraid to share his opinion on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

Activists are set to gather at a number of demonstrations across Scotland to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Leading members of the Israeli film community are accusing the International Documentary Festival Amsterdam of “allowing and applauding” a pro-Palestinian protest that interrupted IDFA’s opening night ceremony, which saw three activists take the stage with a banner emblazoned with the slogan, “From the River to the Sea, Palestine Will Be Free.”

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators who were a part of a larger protest in Midtown Manhattan entered the New York Times building and occupied the lobby tonight.

Sleater-Kinney’s Carrie Brownstein has called for “Palestinian liberation” during a live show in London.The moment came as the American rock band performed during a live show at The Dome in London last night (November 8) – in what was their smallest UK show in over two decades.As well as bringing out renditions of fan favourites such as ‘Modern Girl’ and ‘Dig Me Out’, the band also used the show in the capital to share their desire for a ceasefire in the Israel/Gaza conflict.Speaking directly to the audience mid-way through the show, Carrie Brownstein highlighted the ongoing developments across the Middle East, stating (via Clash): “We want a ceasefire and we want Palestinian liberation and we want peace.”She continued, urging those in the room to make an active push for “what is right”, stating: “There’s not much we can say right now except that there’s a lot going on, and this is the only chance we have… we’re so fucking lucky to be here, to be alive, so please fight with all your heart for what is right.”Actual Sleater Kinney! pic.twitter.com/TVieoeHYgE— The James McMahon Music Podcast (@jamesjammcmahon) November 8, 2023Посмотрел на Sleater-Kinney в клубе на 250 человек, невозможно редкое событие pic.twitter.com/r2OdJogSqt— Pasha Borisov (@3insy) November 8, 2023Elsewhere at their set at London’s Dome venue, Sleater-Kinney also kicked off their 19-song setlist with ‘Hell’ – the lead single from their upcoming new album ‘Little Rope’. Find footage of the gig above.Set for release on January 19, 2024, via Vista, the forthcoming LP will mark the band’s 11th studio album.

Sleaford Mods have cut a concert short in Madrid after a Palestinian scarf was thrown onto the stage during their performance.The duo were playing at La Riviera in the Spanish capital yesterday (November 3) but decided to end the show early, leaving the stage after the item of clothing was repeatedly thrown at them.The band subsequently addressed the situation on X, formerly Twitter. The band’s singer Jason Williamson wrote: “Don’t be asking me to pick sides for something I ain’t got any real idea about, at a gig.”Don’t be asking me to pick sides for something I ain’t got any real idea about, at a gig. I’m a singer.

Asia Jackson has some final thoughts regarding her online feud with Amy Schumer.

retaliated with airstrikes on Gaza, as humanitarians, protestors and Hollywood celebs call for a cease-fire. According to the Associated Press, more than 8,500 Palestinians and 1,400 Israelis have died in the ongoing conflict. On Wednesday, Schumer took to took to Instagram to address the backlash she’s gotten over her comments on the current ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Ellise Shafer “Good Morning Britain” received 2,378 complaints on Oct. 17 after presenter Richard Madeley asked Member of Parliament Layla Moran, who has family living in Gaza, if there was “any word on the street” about Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, according to U.K.

K.J. Yossman Over 10,000 individuals — many of them prominent figures from British culture — have signed a letter condemning the atrocities perpetrated by Palestinian terrorist group Hamas in Israel on Oct. 7 and demanding the immediate release of the more than 200 civilians still being held hostage.

Steve Coogan has defended his decision to sign an open letter calling for a ceasefire in Gaza amid the current Israel-Hamas conflict, while also condemning the “horrific” Hamas attacks.Coogan was among over 2,000 names from the arts world who signed the letter. Tilda Swinton, Massive Attack‘s Robert Del Naja and Miriam Margoyles are also among the signees.The letter condemns various governments for “not only tolerating war crimes but aiding and abetting them” amid the current conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, as well as “every act of violence against civilians and every infringement of international law whoever perpetrates them”.Citing Israeli Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant’s depiction of Palestinians as “human animals”, the letter goes on to argue that Palestinians “have become people to whom almost anything can be done”.However, some have criticised the letter for not openly condemning the actions of Hamas, who reignited tensions between Israel and Palestine when it launched its biggest ever attack on Israel on October 7, killing over 1,000 people.In response, Israel imposed a “total siege” on Gaza, threatening to cut off electricity, fuel and supplies of food and water.

Caroline Polachek has released a line of limited-edition merch to raise money for Palestinian refugees.The merchandise is available for a week and is inspired by her new single ‘Dang’, which was released earlier this week.Polachek performed the track for the first time on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert in the style of a surreal Ted Talk, using a bewildering PowerPoint performance to set the tone.

The Wall Street Journal reported.Chappelle condemned Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel that left some 1,400 Israelis dead — but blasted what he claimed were Israel’s war crimes in Gaza, sparking some pushback from the crowd, people in attendance told the outlet.The brouhaha started when a member of the audience told Chappelle to “shut up” after he said he didn’t think people should lose their jobs for supporting Palestinians, according to the Journal.Chappelle, in response, criticized the Israeli government’s decision to cut off food, water and electricity to Gaza.

A whole lot of celebrities have spoken out about Israel and Palestine recently.

Macklemore is weighing in on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Sky News has said on-air remarks by Kay Burley about the Palestinian ambassador “gave a potentially misleading representation” of his views.

CNN‘s Sara Sidner faced a precarious situation on air today when reporting from the West Bank, as a protester in a pro-Palestinian demonstration confronted her and shouted, “f— CNN.”

Sky News journalist Kay Burley's comments about the Palestinian ambassador have sparked over 1,500 complaints to Ofcom. The media watchdog confirmed that it received a total of 1,537 complaints following an episode of Breakfast With Kay Burley on Sky News on October 10.

International journalists have flocked to Israel in the wake of the Hamas terror attacks on October 7, but none will be making it over the border to Gaza any time soon. 

Whoa. This is horrific. A 6-year-old boy in Illinois was fatally stabbed by his family’s landlord over the weekend. And the motive? It all allegedly stems from the violent war between Hamas and Israel. According to a press release from the W