'Class internet' fuels anger in blackout-hit Iran
President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the creation of a special committee to end Iran’s internet blackout, but many Iranians doubt it can overcome resistance from powerful state institutions.
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Israelis chant ‘Death to Arabs’ during Jerusalem ‘Flag March’
Israelis chant ‘Death to Arabs’ during Jerusalem ‘Flag March’ Israeli ultranationalists chanted anti-Palestinian slogans, including “Death to Arabs” and “May your villages burn”, during the annual “Flag March” through Jerusalem’s Old City on Thursday. Meanwhile, the area was placed on near-total lockdown, with Palestinian-owned shops forced to close and residents barricaded indoors. Israeli forces also violently blocked Palestinian Muslims from accessing the Al-Aqsa Mosque earlier in the day to accommodate the nationalist march.
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British Palestinians and Arabs call for 'equal protection' from Starmer
British Palestinians and Arabs call for 'equal protection' from Starmer Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 05/14/2026 - 15:47 'Our marches in London are not spaces of hate; they are spaces of shared humanity', letter to UK prime minister reads Police officers monitor pro-Palestinian student protesters outside King's College London during a march for Gaza in London on 7 October 2025 (AFP) Off Prominent British Palestinians and Arabs have told Prime Minister Keir Starmer “our marches in London are not spaces of hate”, as they call for “equal protection” ahead of events marking the 78th anniversary of the Nakba on Saturday. The Nakba 78 march for Palestine will take place in London on Saturday, with a far-right “Unite the Kingdom” rally led by Tommy Robinson planned for the same time. London’s Metropolitan Police has warned that it is preparing for violence and has drafted in more than 4,000 officers for the events.
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Najafabad power outages used as cover for lethal force during Iran protests
Security forces in Najafabad, a major city in Isfahan province in central Iran, implemented deliberate power outages on January 8 and 9 to facilitate a lethal crackdown on protesters.
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Father carried son’s body through Mashhad protest zone after fatal shooting
Parham Mehrabi, 18, was killed by direct fire from security forces in Mashhad on January 8, 2026, while standing alongside his father, sources familiar with the matter told Iran International.
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Israel's Eurovision entry 'shocked' by protests during semi-final show
Noam Bettan was met with a mixture of cheering, boos and chants as he performed in Vienna on Tuesday night.
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Eurovision 2026: Anti-genocide chants 'censored' as Israel qualifies for final
Eurovision 2026: Anti-genocide chants 'censored' as Israel qualifies for final Submitted by Imene Guiza on Wed, 05/13/2026 - 14:03 Semifinal of song competition, which is facing its biggest boycott ever over Israel's inclusion, marked by pro-Palestinian protests and slogans Israeli singer Noam Bettan, representing Israel with the song 'Michelle', performs during the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 at Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria on 12 May 2026 (Tobias Schwarz /AFP) Off As Israel's Eurovision contender Noam Bettan took to the stage in Vienna on Tuesday evening, chants of “stop the genocide” and “free Palestine ” rose from the audience during his introduction and the opening moments of his song. But when footage of the semifinal performance at Wiener Stadthalle was uploaded to Eurovision's official YouTube channel soon after, fans noticed that the declarations of solidarity with Palestinians were missing, sparking anger and accusations of censorship by Austrian host broadcaster ORF and organiser European Broadcasting Union (EBU). Four people were also removed from the contest due to pro-Palestine action during Israel's performance, organisers said.
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German intelligence publishes dossier on 'secular pro-Palestinian extremism'
German intelligence publishes dossier on 'secular pro-Palestinian extremism' Submitted by Oscar Rickett on Wed, 05/13/2026 - 14:21 Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution offers insights into the 'symbolism of the cut watermelon' and other signs of extremism Protesters demonstrate against the bombing of Gaza outside Germany’s Federal Foreign Office in Berlin on 18 October 2023 (John Macdougall/AFP) Off Germany ’s domestic intelligence services have produced a dossier detailing “secular pro- Palestinian extremism” in the country. The report by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) includes sections on “antisemitism in secular pro-Palestinian extremism”, “symbols and identifying marks”, and “networking between pro-Palestinian extremists, left-wing extremists and Islamists”. “Secular pro-Palestinian extremism in this country is extremely heterogeneous and comprises various organisations, movements, networks, and individuals,” the report says, mentioning the existence of long-standing groups and ones that formed after the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023.
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Four ejected from Eurovision for pro-Palestine activism during Israeli number
Four ejected from Eurovision for pro-Palestine activism during Israeli number Four audience members were expelled from the first Eurovision Song Contest for pro-Palestine action during the Israeli entry. In a statement, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) said "one audience member, close to a microphone, loudly expressed their views as the Israeli artist began his performance, and during the song, which was heard on the live broadcast. " They were later removed by security for continuing to disturb the audience.
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Anti-war protesters storm Lockheed-sponsored Politico forum
Code Pink activists have accused the weapons giant of complicity in the wars in Gaza, Iran, and Lebanon Anti-war activists have disrupted a Politico security forum sponsored by Lockheed Martin in Washington, DC, protesting the company's role in supplying weapons for wars in the Middle East.
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Man charged after allegedly driving into Iran protest crowd in Canada
A man has been charged after allegedly driving dangerously near a demonstration related to the conflict in Iran in Richmond Hill, north of Toronto, according to York Regional Police.
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Iranians describe toll of 70 days of internet restrictions
Millions of people in Iran have spent more than 70 days dealing with widespread internet disruptions and restrictions that many residents say have disrupted their work, healthcare, daily lives and mental well-being.
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Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla arrives off Turkish coast
Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla arrives off Turkish coast More than 30 vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla gathered off the Turkish coast near Marmaris on Saturday as activists prepared for the next stage of their maritime journey towards Gaza. Videos shared online showed ships and smaller boats assembled in open waters while Turkish officials, activists and supporters welcomed the flotilla. “The Turkish coast guard and local GSF fleet sailed out to greet us near where the flotilla will anchor off the coast,” activist Alex Colston wrote on X.
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Israelis protest against Netanyahu government and Lebanon war
Israelis protest against Netanyahu government and Lebanon war Dozens of Israelis protested overnight in Tel Aviv against the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the continuing Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon. The demonstration came amid growing domestic tensions over the wars involving Iran and Lebanon, as well as disputes surrounding military exemptions for members of the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community ahead of expected general elections later this year. “I’m here to protest against the government, which is a disaster,” 83-year-old retiree David Alkan told Reuters.
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Why has the war on Iran not sparked a mass protest movement?
Why has the war on Iran not sparked a mass protest movement? Submitted by Nura Hossainzadeh on Wed, 04/29/2026 - 21:26 Subtle, everyday acts of violence surround and desensitise us, shaping how Americans respond to deportation, war and the targeting of people of colour A demonstrator holds a sign during a protest against the Trump administration in New York City, on 28 March 2026 (Neil Constantine/NurPhoto) On The world has felt more violent lately. We live in an atmosphere of uncertainty as the United States teeters on the brink of a potential continuation of the war on Iran .
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Internet shutdown pushes Iranians onto distrusted domestic apps
Many Iranians have been forced onto distrusted domestic apps after authorities cut global internet access, disrupting education and business while exposing users to slow speeds, censorship and surveillance fears.
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Venice Biennale targeted by strike action and protests over Israel's involvement
Venice Biennale targeted by strike action and protests over Israel's involvement Submitted by Oscar Rickett on Thu, 05/07/2026 - 11:48 A 24-hour cultural strike called by international and Italian unions and activist groups will take place on Friday The Art Not Genocide Alliance protests against Israel's involvement in the Venice Biennale, in Venice, Italy, on 6 May 2026 (Anga) Off Protests will take place on Friday against Israel ’s participation in the Venice Biennale, with a 24-hour cultural strike called by a coalition of Italian and international unions and activist groups. The strike, which is the first to be organised within the prestigious arts festival, follows protests on its first day of Russia and Israel’s involvement. On Wednesday, the Art Not Genocide Alliance (Anga) organised a direct action in solidarity with Palestine outside the Israeli pavilion at the Venice Biennale’s Arsenale complex.
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Wage crisis hits 27,000 workers as Iran's top steel plant remains crippled
Over 27,000 workers at the Mobarakeh Steel Company – Iran's largest steel producer – remain in limbo following missile strikes that have paralyzed production at the sprawling Isfahan complex, according to the news site Rouydad24.
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D.C. Protester Comes Down From Bridge After Six Days
Guido Reichstadter was protesting the U. S. -Israel war in Iran on top of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in Washington, D.
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Met police chief condemned for claiming pro-Palestine protests intended to go past synagogues
Met police chief condemned for claiming pro-Palestine protests intended to go past synagogues Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 05/05/2026 - 11:19 Coalition of campaign groups call on Mark Rowley to retract comments claiming that organisers repeatedly intended to include synagogues on their planned demonstration routes in London Pro-Palestinian supporters hold placards and wave flags in central London on 11 October 2025 (AFP/Henry Nicholls) Off A coalition of campaign groups have demanded that Mark Rowley, head of London's Metropolitan Police, retract a claim that pro- Palestine protest organisers repeatedly intended to include synagogues on their planned demonstration routes in London. The groups included the Palestine Solidarity Campaign , Friends of Al-Aqsa , the Stop the War Coalition , and the Palestinian Forum of Britain . They were responding to recent comments in The Times, in which Rowley stated: “Their initial suggestion for their route, their march, has involved walking by a synagogue.
