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A data-driven video reveals that since 1948, Palestinians have lost more than 80% of their historic land, with territory shrinking rapidly after wars and Israeli settlement expansion. By 2023, Palestinians controlled only about 17% of the land, while Israel held the rest. The video frames the Nakba as an ongoing process of land loss.
Thousands of ultranationalist Israelis attacked Palestinians during the annual Jerusalem Day flag march, unleashing a wave of violence and racism in the occupied East Jerusalem Old City. The event saw far-right protesters chanting anti-Palestinian slogans, while police arrested 13 people but often failed to intervene. Analysts link the worsening violence to the rise of Israel's ultranationalist movement.
Spanish football star Lamine Yamal raised a Palestinian flag during Barcelona's open-top bus parade after winning La Liga, a move that quickly earned widespread praise from fans, activists and athletes around the world. The 18-year-old's gesture went viral on social media, drawing both acclaim and criticism. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he told Yamal the decision was his own.
Israel's Knesset is pushing a bill to establish special military courts for Palestinians detained after the Oct. 7 attack, allowing relaxed procedures and the death penalty. Critics say it would enable mass show trials and violate fair trial rights under international law. The bill has bipartisan support and could end Israel's de facto moratorium on executions.
The UN human rights office demanded Israel immediately and unconditionally release two humanitarian activists detained while traveling to Gaza, and called for an investigation into allegations of severe mistreatment. The activists, Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago de Avila, are being held without formal charges after their vessel was intercepted in international waters.
