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British police arrested a 94-year-old Jewish lawyer as she protested against the war in Gaza. The arrest was carried out under anti-terrorism legislation that covers any mention of Palestine Action, an organisation that has been banned in the UK. The incident is drawing criticism of how far police are applying counter-terrorism powers to peaceful pro-Palestinian demonstrations, with many expressing outrage that such an elderly demonstrator was detained.

Merseyside police arrested elderly protesters, reportedly including a 94-year-old Jewish demonstrator, outside Andy Burnham's first Labour Party conference appearance. The protester criticised Labour leader Keir Starmer's position, saying that whatever David Miliband said about the illegal occupation of the West Bank, he did not call Israel's actions a genocide and did not ban all arms exports to Israel. The arrests have drawn criticism amid ongoing protests over UK policy on Gaza and Israel.

A prominent Palestinian Israeli politician has been forced to withdraw from Israel's upcoming elections over remarks he made about the Gaza war, while far-right Israeli leaders who made comparable or harsher statements have faced no similar action. Critics call it a double standard, arguing the electoral committee applies different rules to Arab and Jewish politicians. Supporters of the ban defend it as a legitimate legal decision.

A rabbi who previously coached actor Adam Brody on Jewish matters has publicly called him an 'ignorant Jew' after Brody made claims describing Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide. The rebuke, reported by The Jerusalem Post, highlights tensions within Jewish communities over public figures speaking out on the war and the language used to describe it.

A rabbi who served as a consultant on the Netflix comedy 'Nobody Wants This' has publicly criticized star Adam Brody for comments in which he described Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide. The exchange has drawn attention to tensions between Jewish creative figures over the ongoing war, and comes as the show's second season draws media coverage.

Passengers reportedly intervened to stop a flydubai pilot from deliberately crashing a plane bound for Israel, according to a report by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. No further details about the flight, the pilot's identity, or the passengers' actions are available, and flydubai has not been confirmed to have commented on the claim.

Posts accuse Israeli settlers of carrying out riots, arson and looting during the Jewish high holy days in the occupied West Bank. One widely shared claim says settler violence during religious holidays is a long-standing pattern, comparing it to actions by pre-state paramilitary groups such as the Hagana, Lehi and Irgun. The posts reflect ongoing anger over settler attacks on Palestinian homes, cars and property at a time of heightened religious tension.

Commentator Owen Jones is drawing attention to the arrest of a 94-year-old Jewish human rights lawyer under terrorism legislation, saying she was detained for opposing genocide. He is urging people to listen to her account of what happened. The case has sparked discussion about the use of counter-terror powers against elderly protesters and critics of Israel's actions.

Jewish teachers have filed human rights complaints citing persistent antisemitism in their workplaces. The action follows what they describe as ongoing antisemitic incidents that schools and education authorities have failed to address adequately. The complaints are drawing attention to concerns about the safety and treatment of Jewish educators and students in schools, and to broader debates over how institutions respond to antisemitism.