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‘Can’t afford to have people silenced during genocide’
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/longform/2024/10/14/in-shadow-of-israels-war-on-gaza-palestinian-diaspora-fights-to-be-heard
The Palestinian diaspora – who have spent the past 12 months watching a daily stream of death and destruction in Gaza – have faced online threats and racism, to attempts to silence their efforts to speak out against Israel’s assault.
In Canada, this wave of hate has fuelled a push by Palestinian Canadians to name and recognise anti-Palestinian racism as a distinct form of discrimination – and take concrete action to address it.
People march in a protest in support of Palestinians in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on October 7
South Africa calls for pressure on Israel to stop attacks in Gaza, Lebanon
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on world leaders to put pressure on Israel to stop its attacks in Gaza and Lebanon.
‘‘We call for the immediate ceasefire in Gaza, release of hostages and also ensure humanitarian assistance does get through to the people,’’ Ramaphosa said in an address to supporters in Johannesburg.
He added that in the next few days, his government will submit its full case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in support of the people of Palestine against the genocide that is being committed.
“Comrades, we are also concerned about the bombings that have been taking place by Israel in nearby countries such as Lebanon,’’ Ramaphosa said.
Protests rock Udine ahead of Italy vs Israel football game
Large pro-Palestine protests have taken place today in the Italian city of Udine as Israel’s football team faces off against Italy in a UEFA Nations League game.
It is the first match Israel has played outside Hungary this year.
The Belgian football federation refused to host Israel last month in the same competition, citing security reasons. Last year, Israel’s football team played in Kosovo and Andorra.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march to protest against Israel ahead of the UEFA Nations league match Italy vs Israel in Udine, Italy, October 14
