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'Elmo’s X account was compromised today by an unknown hacker who posted disgusting messages, including antisemitic and racist posts. We are working to restore full control of the account.'
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Videos posted on X (formerly Twitter) show the crowd responding to and repeating the cheer
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The EBU is accused of discrimination after the repeated exclusion of Israeli representatives
JJ, Austrian Eurovision winner, denounced Israeli participation in the competition and criticized the public voting system for a lack of transparency
The gesture holds a special meaning for the 24-year-old, who survived the Hamas massacre at the Nova music festival on October 7
The warning named Hamas, Iran, and Hezbollah among other terrorist groups actively working to attack Israelis and Jews abroad, adding that dozens of attempts have been thwarted
The letter condemns Israel's participation in 2024, which made the edition "the most politicized and chaotic" in the history of the competition.
Back on X after several months of absence, the rapper reverts to his antisemitic tirades, a few days after Grammy Awards controversy, when his wife Bianca Censori appeared in see-through clothing
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“Shema Israel" is a special song, written after retreat targeted at addressing grief and PTSD post-October 7
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The actor leaves behind a major cinematic legacy and a personality that managed to captivate as well as divide his audience throughout his career
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Star of ‘MASH,’ ‘Klute’ and ‘Hunger Games,’ died in Miami after a long illness
Back in November, the Australian actress called for humanitarian ceasefire in the Strip
But the tensions around Israel's participation remained the star of the show
Cries of 'intifada' and other anti-Israeli and antisemitic slogans echo outside the venue; some 20,000 estimated to take to streets in protest of Eden Golan's participation
At a press conference earlier in the competition, Klein repeatedly covered his face with a Dutch flag, apparently signifying he resented being placed next to the Israeli contestant Eden Golan
In a rare political statement, contest organizers attempted to explain their decision by saying 'artists come to Eurovision to share the universal message of unity through the language of music'
The book, whose blurb advertises Sinwar's role in the Oct 7 atrocities, is a fictionalized account of the terrorist's formative years in Israeli prison
The actress known for her role as a transgender girl in the hit HBO series was arrested along with 50 others taking part in the JVP protest outside 30 Rock
Sold-out venues in New Mexico and Arizona say there was not enough staff 'due to security concern' reportedly due to possible pro-Palestinian protestors
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The war in Gaza loomed over the joyful ceremony hosted by comedian Trevor Noah, with a tribute to victims of the Hamas-led massacre at a music festival
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Baldwin rejected claims he supports Israel because he 'is influenced by Hollywood'
Association of Composers and Lyricists of Iceland demands disqualification of Israeli performers citing 'war and killing of innocent civilians'
The Emmy-award winning actor came to fame for his role on the drama Homicide: Life on the Street, and then two Critics Choice Awards for the hit crime comedy
'IDFA would like to clearly state that we understand that the slogan was hurtful, and sincerely apologize for how this happened'
