Palestine

Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus, to take down Christmas decor ‘in solidarity with our people in Gaza’

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Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus, to take down Christmas decor ‘in solidarity with our people in Gaza’

City officials in the birthplace of Jesus Christ are tearing down Christmas decorations in solidarity with Palestinians amid Israel’s continued invasion of Gaza. Bethlehem, an ancient city located in the West Bank, declared via social media and official spokespeople that decorations installed in previous years are being removed amid the conflict between Israel and Hamas. … Read more

Greta Thunberg scolded by climate protestor for acknowledging Israel- Palestinian conflict on stage

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Greta Thunberg scolded by climate protestor for acknowledging Israel- Palestinian conflict on stage

AMSTERDAM — Climate activist Greta Thunberg was briefly interrupted Sunday by a man who approached her on stage after she invited a Palestinian and an Afghan woman to speak at a climate protest in the Dutch capital. Thunberg was speaking to a crowd of tens of thousands when she invited the women onto the stage. … Read more

Israeli comedy show goes viral for skit mocking liberal US students: ‘I totally simp Hamas’

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Israeli comedy show goes viral for skit mocking liberal US students: ‘I totally simp Hamas’

An Israeli television show on Sunday released a now-viral clip poking fun at liberal students in the United States who have voiced support for the Hamas terrorist group. The long-running show “Eretz Nehederet,” which translates to “A Wonderful Country,” posted the mock YouTube stream with a news update from the fictional “Columbia Unitsemity News” hosted by “students” … Read more

Fabio: I’m so pissed at Joe Biden and the antisemites

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Fabio: I’m so pissed at Joe Biden and the antisemites

The flowing blond locks and the rippling muscles are unchanged. Fabio is still the “King of Romance” – the hard-bodied cover boy of soft-core romance novels back in the swinging ’80s and ’90s. But on the cusp of turning 65, he is breaking his lifelong public silence on politics because, he believes, he must warn … Read more

‘Failed comic’ Amy Schumer reacts over Israeli-Palestinian conflict remarks backlash

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‘Failed comic’ Amy Schumer reacts over Israeli-Palestinian conflict remarks backlash

Amy Schumer is clapping back.  The comedian, 42, has been posting in support of Israel following Hamas’ deadly Oct. 7 attack, for which Israel has retaliated with airstrikes on Gaza, as humanitarians, protestors, and Hollywood celebs call for a ceasefire.  According to the Associated Press, more than 8,500 Palestinians and 1,400 Israelis have died in … Read more

Dave Chappelle fans walk out after he blasts Israel’s ‘war crimes’ in Gaza, pro-Palestinians losing job offers: report

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Dave Chappelle fans walk out after he blasts Israel’s ‘war crimes’ in Gaza, pro-Palestinians losing job offers: report

They weren’t laughing. Comedian Dave Chappelle criticized the United States for backing Israel’s “war crimes” against Palestinians during a live performance in Boston Thursday, prompting some audience members to walk out, according to a report. The controversial comic made the remarks during a show at the TD Garden on Thursday, The Wall Street Journal reported. … Read more

Hollywood’s Jewish founders knew exactly what a pogrom is. So why is its elite silent on Hamas now?

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Hollywood’s Jewish founders knew exactly what a pogrom is. So why is its elite silent on Hamas now?

Do you know who Hirsch, Abraham, Schmuel, and Jacob Wonsal were? Shmuel Gelbfisz or Wilhelm Fried Fuchs? And what about Herschel and Bryna Danielovitch, for that matter? When these Jews fled Eastern Europe, they found refuge from pogroms in America, changed their names — and created Hollywood. The Wonsols became the Warner Brothers; Gelbfisz became Sam … Read more

Kim Kardashian demands ‘compassion’ for ‘innocent victims’ amid Israel-Palestine war

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Kim Kardashian demands ‘compassion’ for ‘innocent victims’ amid Israel-Palestine war

Kim Kardashian issued a lengthy statement Wednesday on the conflict in Israel, Palestine, and even Armenia. “A message to my Jewish friends and family. I love you. I support you,” the Skims billionaire, 42, wrote on Instagram. “I have heard about how scared you feel during this time. And I want you to know you … Read more

U2’s Bono dedicates concert to Israeli victims of Hamas attack

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U2’s Bono dedicates concert to Israeli victims of Hamas attack

U2 honored slain Israeli concert-goers while performing at the Las Vegas Sphere by adding their 1984 hit “Pride (In the Name of Love)” to their set list on Sunday. “In the light of what’s happened in Israel and Gaza, a song about nonviolence seems somewhat ridiculous, even laughable,” said U2 frontman Bono to a silent … Read more

Mushrooms for meds: Psychedelics are changing treatment ways in Israel

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Mushrooms for meds: Psychedelics are changing treatment ways in Israel

If all goes according to plan, in the first quarter of 2023, the FDA will approve the use of MDMA for treating PTSD. Israel is expected to follow suit. In other words, the party drug we know as “Ecstasy,” will become a recognized treatment in Israel. Head of Psychiatric Department B at the Sheba Medical … Read more

The scariest weapon: Bacteria and viruses as munitions

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The scariest weapon: Bacteria and viruses as munitions

The concept of a biological weapon is a well known one, though more likely as part of a movie plot or a television series, rather than as a real threat. What is a biological weapon in practice? Was it ever used? Did countries actually develop a warfare concept that depends on pathogens? Which diseases were … Read more