Free Palestine
Coverage of Free Palestine in the Nexus archive.
- Vandals ruin NY county’s patriotic 4th of July celebration with hateful graffiti: ‘Gross disrespect’
Vandals defaced a replica of the Declaration of Independence in Putnam County, NY, with political graffiti including 'Free Palestine.' Local officials described the act as 'gross disrespect' to a patriotic 4th of July celebration.
- Controversial anti-Israel rap group Kneecap plays secret gig in Berlin
Controversial anti-Israel rap group Kneecap played a secret gig in Berlin, where band members led a 'free Palestine' chant. The group, investigated for terror support, performed their first concert in Germany.
- New York sweep by Israel critics shines light on a fraught issue for Democrats
New York primary victories by candidates endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani highlighted the role of Israel policy in Democratic Party divisions. The wins by Claire Valdez and others, supported by Mamdani, reflect a growing rift over the Gaza war's impact on the party's direction.
- Seinfeld laughs at streamer asking him to say ‘Free Palestine’ after Knicks win: ‘It doesn’t exist’
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld laughed when approached by a streamer outside Madison Square Garden asking him to say 'Free Palestine' after a Knicks game. Seinfeld responded with 'It doesn’t exist,' reflecting his dismissive stance toward anti-Israel activists.
- Jerry Seinfeld gives blunt three-word response to influencer asking for a 'Free Palestine'
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld responded to an influencer's request for a 'Free Palestine' statement by saying it 'doesn't exist.' He faced anti-Israel protests at a New York Knicks game and a Duke University event, where he compared anti-Israel activists to the KKK for being 'honest' about their views. Seinfeld also criticized electric cars as 'a big, stupid virtue signal.'
- Protesters disrupt start of German air industry showcase
Protesters blocked roads leading to Berlin's ILA air show, forcing delegates to walk to the event. Chancellor Friedrich Merz was scheduled to attend, and police assisted in removing some protesters. Buses could not reach the venue, prompting complaints from visitors.
- Activists try to erect statue of terror convict Marwan Barghouti at UK parliament
Pro-Palestinian activists attempted to erect a statue of Marwan Barghouti at UK parliament, but police intercepted them without making arrests. A hotel is investigating 'Free Palestine' messages on TV screens in rooms of two Jewish guests.
- Two Jewish women denied entry to Barcelona sauna over Star of David necklaces
Two Jewish women were denied entry to a Barcelona sauna after being told 'Zionists' were unwelcome. A Spanish woman repeatedly shouted 'Free Palestine' during the incident, prompting the local Jewish community to demand a hate crime investigation.
- One arrested as Gaza flotilla activists face rowdy welcome on return to Austria
One activist was arrested as Gaza flotilla participants returned to Austria, facing a confrontational welcome at Vienna airport. Protesters chanted 'Free Palestine' and 'From the river to the sea,' while police claimed their use of force was proportionate.
- Muslim convert serving life for murder broke Jewish prison chaplain's jaw in anti-Semitic attack and daubing his cell walls with 'Free Palestine'
A Muslim convert serving a life sentence for murder was involved in an anti-Semitic attack that left a Jewish prison chaplain with a broken jaw. The individual also vandalized their prison cell with 'Free Palestine' graffiti.