pro palestinian activists

Israel's Navy successfully intercepted a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying activists near Crete, preventing any vessels from reaching Palestinian shores. Prime Minister Netanyahu commended the operation, stating all participants were turned back. The US State Department backed Israel's actions, calling the flotilla a counterproductive stunt organized by a pro-Hamas entity.

London police arrested over 500 individuals during a pro-Palestinian demonstration. The arrests were made for showing support for Palestine Action, a group proscribed in the UK. This action follows a High Court ruling that questioned the ban's legality. Organizers criticized the police action, citing the court's decision. The ban on Palestine Action has led to numerous arrests since its inception.

Swedish police detained 19 pro-Palestinian activists at a university in Stockholm. The activists demanded the institution to end collaboration with Israeli universities amid international pressure to limit civilian casualties in Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza.

Newly unsealed documents reveal a controversial practice. The Trump administration used a pro-Israel website, Canary Mission. This website helped identify pro-Palestinian academics. The goal was potential deportation. Homeland Security formed a team. They compiled data on foreign students and scholars. Canary Mission flagged over 75 individuals. A Trump aide, Stephen Miller, was heavily involved.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested in London on December 23, 2025, during a pro-Palestinian rally. She held a placard supporting "Palestine Action prisoners" and opposing "genocide." Police detained her under the Terrorism Act 2000 for displaying support for a banned group, sparking widespread debate about protest rights.

Pro-Palestinian activists vandalised President Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland, painting "Gaza is not for sale" on the lawn and spraying paint on the clubhouse walls. This act aims to protest Trump’s proposal to relocate Gaza’s population. Police are investigating the incident.

Momodou Taal, an international graduate student at Cornell University, has filed a lawsuit to block two executive orders by Trump that could lead to his deportation for pro-Palestinian activism. Taal, along with other plaintiffs, argues the orders suppress their free speech rights.

US ICE agents arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian graduate student at Columbia University, known for leading pro-Palestinian protests. He was detained on orders to revoke his green card, possibly linked to Trump's administration targeting foreign students involved in such protests. Despite holding permanent residency, Khalil is now in an ICE detention center.

An immigration judge blocked the deportation of pro-Palestinian organizer Mohsen Mahdawi, ruling the government failed to provide clear and convincing evidence for removal. Mahdawi, detained during a citizenship appointment, argued his activism against the Gaza war was protected free speech. The judge questioned government evidence, leading to this significant decision.

Dr Abdalla issued a statement on Monday, calling ICE’s refusal “a purposeful decision... to make me, Mahmoud, and our son suffer.” “My son and I should not be navigating his first days on earth without Mahmoud. ICE and the Trump administration have stolen these precious moments from our family in an attempt to silence Mahmoud’s support for Palestinian freedom,” she said.

The phrase "from the river to the sea" has become a contentious battle cry following recent violence between Israel and Hamas. Pro-Palestinian activists view it as a call for peace and equality after years of Israeli statehood and occupation, while Jews see it as a demand for Israel's destruction. The phrase has roots in the Hamas charter and has been adopted by the group as a claim for land spanning Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank. Public figures who use the phrase often face backlash.

Federal immigration agents detained Mahmoud Khalil, a notable pro-Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate, under Trump's executive orders. His arrest, claimed to be due to antisemitism, has sparked outrage from civil rights groups. His green card revocation is unusual, lacking criminal conviction.