Europe Today
Zarka: France has a serious antisemitism problem
The world is marking the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks by Hamas — a day that shocked Israel to its core and reverberated across the region and beyond. Meanwhile, the war against Hamas in Gaza continues to produce a human catastrophe, with tens of thousands dead and no path to peace.
Cinema
Gaza documentary ‘NAZA’ beating ‘Avengers Endgame: Encore’ at box office
'NAZA', the award-winning documentary which examines "the systems behind the mass killing of Palestinian civilians", is currently beating the recently re-released Marvel film ‘Avengers Endgame: Encore’ at the Italian box office. The documentary is set to be released globally this month.
Culture news
Macklemore heads to Europe for charity concerts after Ed Sheeran row
The US rapper, who was removed from Ed Sheeran’s US stadium tour after voicing support of Palestine, has convened a charity show that will visit Dublin, Paris and London next month. A North American run is to be announced.
Cinema
Venice-winning Gaza documentary 'NAZA' set for European release
Global release has been announced for award-winning Gaza documentary 'NAZA', which has sparked a political storm in Israel. Following its theatrical rollout in 56 territories around the world, 'NAZA' will be made available to global audiences for free on the website of the UK newspaper The Guadian.
USA
'Situation in Gaza is unjustifiable,' says Ed Sheeran addressing row
The English singer-songwriter opened his show sharing his opinions on Gaza, noting that while 7 October attacks were horrific, the Israeli response which killed countless women and children was “catastrophic” and “disproportionate”.
Culture news
Ed Sheeran set to resume tour after Macklemore dropping debacle
Backlash against Sheeran started after he announced that the opening act of his US-leg of the tour, Macklemore, was dropped from the lineup after the American Rapper said “Free Palestine” on-stage at one of the events. Sheeran said the tour promoter was ultimately responsible for the decision.