Gaza genocide sparks wave of boycotts at major European music festivals over KKR’s Israel links
Musicians across Europe are boycotting festivals owned by private equity firm KKR due to its investments in Israel’s defence industry and illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.
The protest has spread from major events in Spain and the United Kingdom to the Netherlands, where popular bands and DJs are now pulling out of performances.
Al Jazeera’s Step Vaessen reports from IJzendijke, the Netherlands:
Houthis threaten to attack ships linked to firms dealing with Israeli ports
The Yemeni group says it will target any ships belonging to companies that do business with Israeli ports, regardless of their nationalities, as part of what they call the fourth phase of their military operations against Israel.
The Houthis have been carrying out attacks on commercial and military ships, as well as on Israel itself, which they say are in sympathy with Palestinians enduring Israel’s assault in Gaza.
In a televised statement, the group’s military spokesperson warned that ships would be attacked if companies ignored their warnings, regardless of their destination.
