UK police to arrest those chanting ‘globalize the intifada’. This is a headline that sparks immediate and complex thoughts. The core issue, it seems, is that calling to “Globalize the Intifada” is being interpreted, and rightly so, as a direct call for violence, not just a call to protest. This isn’t just a matter of semantics; it’s about the potential consequences of such rhetoric in a world where real-world violence has been seen to follow.
The historical context is critical. The intifadas, specifically the two that have occurred, were bloody periods, resulting in the deaths of many innocent civilians. To then suggest “globalizing” this is to extend that violence beyond the Israel/Palestine context.… Continue reading
In Bali, Indonesia, British sex worker Bonnie Blue, along with 14 men, has been arrested following a police raid. The arrests, stemming from alleged creation of X-rated material, occurred due to Indonesia’s strict morality laws. While most of the arrested men have been released, one Australian and two British men remain in custody. This incident follows Blue’s previous ban from Australia, and an OnlyFans ban, due to provocative content and plans to film explicit material.
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Zohran Mamdani, the presumptive Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, declined to condemn the phrase “globalize the intifada” on a recent interview, stating that he does not believe the role of the mayor is to police speech. Although he acknowledged hearing concerns from Jewish New Yorkers about the phrase, Mamdani emphasized his commitment to increasing funding for anti-hate crime programs. He further explained that his focus is on showcasing his vision for the city through his words and actions, rather than explicitly condemning specific language. Mamdani also addressed comments made by former President Donald Trump, clarifying that he is not a communist.
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