Each summer in Dosemealti, Antalya, a unique event unfolds. Over 50,000 handmade carpets are displayed outdoors, undergoing a process of purification and revival, honoring the legacy of skilled artisans.
The Glastonbury Festival saw contrasting expressions of solidarity. While the BBC omitted the Irish band Kneecap from its live broadcast due to their pro-Palestine views, the British duo Bob Vylan performed on iPlayer, the BBC's online streaming service, using chants that included "Death to the IDF" and "Free Palestine."
In Gaza, a young Palestinian named Diaa al Khatib miraculously survived an Israeli bombing while riding his bike. He recounted the harrowing experience, describing the impact as similar to a scene from a movie.
At the Glastonbury Music Festival, Elijah Hewson, son of U2's Bono, dedicated a song to the people of Palestine. Kneecap and Bob Vylan also voiced support for Palestine, leading to police investigations.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrations have sparked controversy in various locations. In Berlin, police arrested several protesters, including children, during a peaceful demonstration. One 13-year-old boy was falsely accused of assaulting an officer.
The chant "Death to the IDF" was heard during a pro-Palestine march in Melbourne, Australia, gaining wider attention after Bob Vylan's Glastonbury performance.
Israeli forces have displaced Palestinian families in Gaza, forcing them to seek safety. The Israeli army has announced an escalation of operations.
Retired British Army colonel Richard Kemp disputed claims about Israeli attacks on aid seekers in Gaza. A pro-Palestine demonstrator was arrested outside the Swedish Prime Minister's residence, and others were detained during the protest.
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting criticized Israeli settlers for violence against Palestinians.
5 Comments
Raphael
The suppression of pro-Palestinian voices, like Kneecap's omission from the BBC broadcast, is a form of censorship.
Leonardo
This article is heavily biased. It cherry-picks events and frames them to demonize Israel. The focus is disproportionately on Palestinian suffering.
Michelangelo
The arrests of protesters, including children, show the lengths to which authorities will go to silence dissent.
Donatello
Using the phrase 'Death to the IDF' is abhorrent and doesn't promote peace. It incites violence.
Michelangelo
The displacement of Palestinian families by Israeli forces is a humanitarian disaster. This reality cannot be ignored.