Activism

New Jersey man arrested for allegedly plotting to firebomb pro-Palestinian activist’s home

Authorities have arrested a New Jersey man for allegedly planning a firebomb attack on the home of Nerdeen Kiswani, a prominent pro-Palestinian activist, after a weeks-long investigation.

Nerdeen Kiswani speaks during a protest commemorating Nakba Day on May 15, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
Columbia students, professors, gather in front of the University to rally in support of Mahmoud Khalil, Leqaa Kordia, and the numerous other community members who have been unlawfully detained by ICE, in New York City,  United States, on March 09, 2026.

Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia released on $100K bond from Texas detention

HEAD OF the Organization of Women's Freedom in Iraq, Yanar Mohammed talks to press 24 August 2003 in Baghdad where she said that over 400 women in Iraq had been kidnapped, raped and sometimes sold since the Anglo-US occupation.

Iraqi feminist who saved thousands from honor killings slain by gunman outside home in Baghdad

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi following a speech in Washington, January 16, 2026; illustrative.

Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi urges Iranian diaspora to sustain pressure on Islamic Republic


Anti-Israel activists protest IEP's restored ties with Reichman University

Activists demand reversal of IEP’s decision to renew academic exchange with Israel’s Reichman University.

 INSTALLATION AT Reichman University: ‘Anemones before the Rain.’

Pro-Israel activist addresses lack of knowledge of Zionist history among Israelis

“I had two intentions in writing this song,” Yehudit said. “First, to educate Jews and non-Jews who don’t know our history; and second, to strengthen Jews when defending Israel.”

 A silhouette of Theodor Herzl, the founder of modern Zionism, is displayed near a flag of the state of Israel on a building in Jerusalem.

From Quebec nationalist to Jewish advocate: Richard Marceau’s unique journey

Born a French-Canadian Québécois and Catholic, he was initially an ardent supporter of Quebec nationalism. As a separatist MP, he increasingly became a defender of Jews and Israel.

 Richard Marceau, the VP External Affairs for the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA).

Syria’s freedom reveals the depth of activist double standards - opinion

Why did Gaza inspire mass protests and social media campaigns while Syria’s suffering was largely ignored – or worse, excused?

 SYRIAN DEMONSTRATORS call for international help against President Bashar Assad, in Kafranbel, Idlib province, 2011. The civil war, beginning in 2011, unleashed one of the worst humanitarian crises in modern history, destroying the country Assad claimed to protect, says the writer.

Iranian journalist commits suicide protesting ‘Khamenei’s dictatorship,’ shaking social media

Iranian journalist Kianoosh Sanjari took his life, protesting the regime’s oppression and calling for freedom for imprisoned activists. His final words rallied for a liberated Iran.

 NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 05: Activist Kianoosh Sanjari speaks onstage at the Amnesty International Concert presented by the CBGB Festival at Barclays Center on February 5, 2014 in New York City.

Two climate activists charged with spraying paint on UK's Stonehenge

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said it had authorized the police to charge the protesters, 73-year-old Naidu Rajan and Niamh Lynch, 22, and that they would appear in court on Dec. 13.

Just Stop Oil protesters endanger rare lichen during vandalism attack on Stonehenge

Yasmine Mohammed, Canadian activist with Gazan roots, combats extremist Islamism and antisemitism

The West doesn’t even understand how it’s slowly committing suicide. There must be greater vigilance, education, and critical thinking to counter these challenges,’ says Mohammed.

  Yasmine Mohammed, Canadian activist with Gazan roots, combats extremist Islamism and antisemitism

AIPAC headquarters vandalized by anti-Israel activists

AIPAC: "We will not be deterred by the illegal actions of these extremists in our efforts to strengthen the US-Israel relationship."


Fine Line: Social impact with a business-oriented mindset

Tal Halamish, co-founder of Fine Line, a design agency where creativity meets purpose, describes how social issues can impact the hi-tech sector, and how humanities can come in handy in business.

 FINE LINE lecture for young designers, in collaboration with the Tel Aviv-Jaffa Municipality.

'If you want to execute Mohammadi, dig two graves': Iranian labor activist sentenced to death

Sharifeh Mohammadi, who has been imprisoned since December 2023, has not been granted visits and phone calls by family members.

 Sharifeh Mohammadi, from a post to Facebook.