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17 injured, including foreign activists, as illegal Israeli settlers attack farmers, journalists in West Bank

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Good Settler, Bad Settler

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ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt speaks onstage ADL's Never Is Now event in New York.

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The ADL Is Having A Mamdani Meltdown

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Mateo Retegui of Italy celebrates during the European qualifier Fifa World Cup 2026 match between Italy and Israel at Friuli stadium. Final score; Italy 3 : 0 Israel.

Mateo Retegui of Italy celebrates during the European

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Italy Makes Up For UEFA’s Cowardice By Ending Israel’s World Cup Chances

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On September 14, 2025, in Madrid, Spain, the Vuelta a Espana comes to an unprecedented halt as the final stage is canceled with 56 km to go due to large-scale pro-Palestinian protests in the heart of the Spanish capital.

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The Protests Against Israel–Premier Tech Worked

ASHDOD, ISRAEL - OCTOBER 02: Some ships and activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, illegally seized by Israel, are brought to the Port of Ashdod (Usdud) under escort of Israeli naval vessels in Ashdod, Israel, on October 02, 2025. Israeli naval forces attacked 21 vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla since late Wednesday and detained at least 317 activists aboard, according to the official flotilla tracker. The detained activists are being transported to Israel's Ashdod Port, from which they will be deported to Europe, according to the Israeli Foreign Ministry. (Photo by Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Israel brings seized Global Sumud Flotilla ships and activists to Ashdod Port

Israel Breaks International Law So That It Can Continue To Starve Gaza

On September 14, 2025, in Madrid, Spain, the Vuelta a Espana comes to an unprecedented halt as the final stage is canceled with 56 km to go due to large-scale pro-Palestinian protests in the heart of the Spanish capital. Despite a massive deployment of around 1,500 officers, demonstrators break through police barriers at Cibeles, chant ''Free Palestine,'' and block the race circuit. For security reasons, several pro-Israel sympathizers are escorted away from the area by Policia Nacional to prevent direct clashes. (Photo by Francesco Militello Mirto/NurPhoto)

Final Stage Of Spain’s Vuelta Cycling Race Suspended Following Pro-Palestinian Protests

La Vuelta Collapses Miles Short Of Its Own Finish Line

Pro-Palestinian protesters wave flags and shout as the peloton rides by in Poio at the start of the 16th stage of the Vuelta a Espana, a 172 km race between Poio and Castro de Herville, on September 9, 2025. (Photo by Miguel RIOPA / AFP)

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Israel–Premier Tech’s Presence At La Vuelta Is Ruining The Race

BILBAO, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 03: A group of fans protest against Team Israel - Premier Tech riders by displaying Palestinian flags at arrival during the La Vuelta - 80th Tour of Spain 2025, Stage 11 a 157.4km stage from Bilbao to Bilbao / #UCIWT / on September 03, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)

La Vuelta – 80th Tour of Spain 2025 – Stage 11

You Can Advertise The State Of Israel On Your Shirt Or Ride Undisrupted In La Vuelta, But Not Both

<p>James Greig is a journalist and the Political Editor at <a href="https://www.dazeddigital.com/user/jamesgreig">Dazed</a>.</p>


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Starving Palestinians including women and children holding pots wait to receive food distributed by a charity organization as Israel continue to block humanitarian aid from reaching the Gaza Strip on August 10, 2025.

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The Free Press Reports Gaza’s Starving Children Have Pre-Existing Condition Of Being Bombed By Israel

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The New York Times Clarifies That A Starving Child In Gaza Also Needs Medical Care

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Kirsten Gillibrand Has A Racist Meltdown Over Zohran Mamdani On Public Radio

New York mayoral candidate, State Rep. Zohran Mamdani (D-NY) (L) is joined by fellow mayoral candidate Brad Lander during an election night gathering

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The Politics Of Fear Don’t Work Against A Candidate Who Isn’t Scared

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The New York Times Really Asked Ms. Rachel If She’s Paid By Hamas

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‘The Settlers’ Makes Louis Theroux Say What He Thinks

<p>Jake Romm is a New York City-based writer and the Associate Editor of Protean Magazine.</p>


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