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    Miliband admits Labour was wrong on Gaza as rally arrests mount●“‘You were right’: Ed Miliband tells critics Labour was wrong on Gaza.” And “More than 50 arrested at Palestine Action sMmastodonWarMiddle East72 h ago

    Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has told critics of Labour's Gaza policy they 'were right', conceding the party got its position wrong. The remarks came as more than 50 people were arrested at a rally in support of Palestine Action. The twin developments have reignited debate over the government's approach to the Israel-Gaza war and its crackdown on pro-Palestinian protest groups.

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    Palestine Action protesters confront UK foreign secretary over Gaza▼Palestine Action protesters confront UK foreign secretary over Gaza, group’s ban✉newsWarMiddle East6 min ago

    Protesters linked to Palestine Action confronted the UK foreign secretary over the government's stance on Gaza and the decision to ban the group. The activists challenged the minister publicly, voicing anger at Britain's policy toward the war and at the proscription of Palestine Action, which made membership a criminal offence. The clash underscores ongoing tension between the government and pro-Palestinian campaigners, with critics arguing the ban curbs free speech while ministers defend it as a security measure.

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    Anti-Netanyahu banner displayed at UN by Jewish groups●« … organised by Torah Jews and Voice of Rabbis, the message was displayed in response to comments made by Israeli PM BeMmastodonWorldUnited Nations148 min ago

    A message organised by Torah Jews and Voice of Rabbis was displayed in response to comments made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his address to the UN General Assembly. The action, reported alongside Palestine and ceasefire advocacy online, is being widely shared as a visible Jewish rejection of Netanyahu's remarks at the assembly.

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    British police detain 94-year-old Jewish lawyer at Gaza protest●La police britannique arrête une avocate juive de 94 ans alors qu'elle manifestait pour dénoncer le génocide à Gaza CettMmastodonWarMiddle East1713 h ago

    British police arrested a 94-year-old Jewish lawyer as she protested against the war in Gaza. The arrest was carried out under anti-terrorism legislation that covers any mention of Palestine Action, an organisation that has been banned in the UK. The incident is drawing criticism of how far police are applying counter-terrorism powers to peaceful pro-Palestinian demonstrations, with many expressing outrage that such an elderly demonstrator was detained.

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    Growing concern over Palestine Action proscription's impact on free speech●The impact on free speech & the right to protest of the proscription of Palestine Action seems to be growing as voters rMmastodonWorldPolitics284 h ago

    The UK government's proscription of Palestine Action is drawing mounting criticism over its implications for free speech and the right to protest. Voters are reportedly expressing growing unease with Labour's policy, with commentators suggesting it may discourage people from voting rather than pushing them toward other parties. The debate highlights tension between national security measures and civil liberties.

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    Thousands march for Palestine at Labour conference in Liverpool●Thousands marched in solidarity with Palestine in Liverpool, heading to the Labour Party conference to demand the governMmastodonWarMiddle East41 d ago

    Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators marched through Liverpool, converging on the Labour Party conference to pressure the UK government. Protesters demanded full sanctions on Israel, an end to British arms sales, and action over what they described as genocide and apartheid in Gaza. The march came as party members and activists gathered for the conference, making Palestine a visible issue for Labour leadership.

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    Palestinian ambassador urges countries to make occupation costly●"Our collective objective must be clear. Make occupation & annexation costly. Make accountability unavoidable". At FridaMmastodonWorldLaw & Courts111 d ago

    Speaking at Friday's meeting of The Hague Group on defending international law, Palestine's ambassador set out eight measures all countries should take, saying the collective objective must be to make occupation and annexation costly and accountability unavoidable. The remarks come amid ongoing debate over how states should respond to Israel's occupation and annexation policies.

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    Israel Uses 'Skunk Water' in Gaza as West Bank Home Demolitions Continue▼This Week in Palestine: Israel Drops ‘Skunk Water’ on Gaza and Demolishes Palestinian Homes in the West Bank✉newsWarMiddle East1 d ago

    Reports from Palestine this week say Israeli forces sprayed foul-smelling 'skunk water' over areas of Gaza, a chemical dispersal typically used for crowd control, while carrying out further demolitions of Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank. The combined actions have drawn attention to the widening range of Israeli measures across both territories and renewed criticism from observers of the occupation's impact on Palestinian civilians.

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    Palestine Action protesters arrested at UK Labour conference●Palestine Action protesters arrested outside UK Labour Party conference https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/28/p alesMmastodonWorld37 h ago

    Police arrested Palestine Action demonstrators outside the UK Labour Party conference on September 28, according to Al Jazeera. The protesters were demonstrating against the UK government's decision to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation. The arrests highlight ongoing tensions over the ban and the limits of protest around Britain's Palestine policy.

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    More than 50 arrested at Palestine Action protest in Liverpool●UK police have arrested more than 50 people demonstrating in support of the proscribed Palestine Action group outside thMmastodonWarMiddle East22 h ago

    British police arrested more than 50 people demonstrating in support of the proscribed group Palestine Action outside the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, northwestern England. Protesters called for the group's ban to be lifted, and the mass arrests have reignited debate over the UK's proscription of the organisation and the policing of pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

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    Liverpool demonstrators urge Labour to sanction Israel over Gaza●"Palestine solidarity demonstrators rallied in # Liverpool on Saturday, calling for # Labour to go further in sanctioninMmastodonWarMiddle East920 h ago

    Palestine solidarity demonstrators rallied in Liverpool on Saturday, calling on the Labour government to go further in sanctioning Israel over its conduct in Gaza and the wider occupation of Palestinian territories. The protest, reported by the Morning Star, reflects growing pressure on Labour from within its own base, with activists arguing that UK policy has not gone far enough in response to the conflict.

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    Sarcasm over Israel's 'only democracy' claim circulates online●RE: https:// todon.eu/@faab64/1173450278330 12641 “Only democracy in the Middle East”, ladies and gentlemen. # israel #MmastodonWarMiddle East438 h ago

    Social media users are mockingly repeating the phrase 'only democracy in the Middle East', a long-standing description of Israel, to challenge it. The post attaches hashtags accusing Israel of genocide, ethnic cleansing, apartheid and settler colonialism, and calls for a halt to Israeli actions and support for BDS and a free Palestine. No independent facts or new events are given beyond the rhetorical claim itself.

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    Massive Attack's Rob Del Naja arrested outside Labour conference●BREAKING: Massive Attack’s Rob Del Naja arrested under the UK Terrorism Act outside Labour Party conference venue. The l𝕏xGBWorldPolitics7.5K1 d ago

    Massive Attack musician Rob Del Naja was arrested under the UK Terrorism Act outside the Labour Party conference venue, on the eve of the event. Campaign group Defend Our Juries said he was detained after holding a paper sign reading "I oppose genocide - I support Palestine Action". The arrest has drawn attention to police action against supporters of the proscribed group.

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    Palestine Action protesters arrested in Liverpool●Palestine Action protesters arrested in Liverpool https://www. aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2 026/9/27/aje-onl-nf_palestMmastodonWorld215 h ago

    Police have arrested protesters at a Palestine Action demonstration in Liverpool. The group is proscribed in the UK, meaning public support for it can lead to arrest, and its demonstrations continue to draw police action. The arrests in Liverpool come amid ongoing debate in Britain over the ban and the policing of pro-Palestinian protests.

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    Elderly protester arrested under Terrorism Act outside Labour conference●UK police arrest a peaceful elderly protester under the "Terrorism Act" for holding a sign reading “I oppose genocide. IMmastodonWarMiddle East319 h ago

    UK police arrested an elderly protester outside the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool under the Terrorism Act after she held a sign reading "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action". The arrest has drawn criticism online, with many arguing that holding a placard is a peaceful act of expression and questioning the use of counter-terrorism powers against political dissent.

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    US scholars urge PM Burnham to lift Palestine Action ban●Report: Dozens of US scholars have signed an open letter calling on UK PM Burnham: “to end the indefensible & counter-prMmastodonWorldUS Politics2823 h ago

    Dozens of US scholars have signed an open letter calling on UK Prime Minister Burnham to end the ban on Palestine Action, describing the proscription as indefensible and counter-productive. The letter characterises the group as a nonviolent direct action movement whose stated goal is to save lives and prevent genocide, and urges the government to reverse its position.

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    Street sign reading 'State of Israel' replaced with 'Free Palestine' in São Paulo●« … removed a street sign reading "State of Israel" from a square in São Paulo on Monday and replaced it with one readinMmastodonWar68 min ago

    Activists removed a street sign reading 'State of Israel' from a square in São Paulo on Monday and replaced it with one reading 'Free Palestine' and 'Palestine Square'. The act, attributed to Brazilian activist Thiago Ávila and associates, is being shared widely amid ongoing discussion of the Gaza conflict and calls for a ceasefire.

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    UK protesters confront Ed Miliband over Palestine Action crackdown●This is how to do it. Confront them in public places. Keep doing it. Never let them feel immune from it. Wherever they gMmastodonWorldUS Politics294 h ago

    Protesters in the UK confronted former climate secretary Ed Miliband at a pizza restaurant, challenging him over the Labour government's handling of Palestine Action. A clip of the encounter is circulating widely, with supporters urging people to confront ministers in public wherever they go. It reflects growing anger within parts of the Labour base over the government's proscription of Palestine Action and its treatment of pro-Palestinian activists.