Palestine

Carrie Prejean Boller, a former beauty queen and longtime Trump supporter, was removed from the White House’s Religious Liberty Commission after expressing opposition to certain definitions of antisemitism and defending pro-Palestinian views. The ouster has sparked divisions within conservative circles, with some prominent figures criticizing her and others coming to her defense. The incident highlights tensions over Israel and religion in MAGA politics.

March 13, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Speculative Agency, developer of the upcoming game All Will Rise, has returned funding from Microsoft as part of the No Games for Genocide boycott. The studio broke its contract signed in 2025 to protest Microsoft's alleged complicity in Israeli actions in Gaza. Microsoft has agreed to the termination, though details remain unresolved.

Indonesia has joined the Board of Peace for Gaza initiated by US President Donald Trump, but experts warn against merely following American interests. The membership was signed on January 22, 2026, in Davos, Switzerland, aiming to halt violence and expand humanitarian aid for Palestinians. However, scholars stress upholding principles of Palestinian independence.

January 23, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

President Prabowo Subianto signed Indonesia's membership in the Gaza Peace Council on January 22, 2026, in Davos, Switzerland, without needing to pay the US$1 billion fee required by initiator Donald Trump. The Foreign Ministry stated contributions are voluntary, while Foreign Minister Sugiono emphasized the body as a temporary mechanism for peace in Gaza supported by UN Security Council Resolution 2803.

The fifth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah showcased powerful films on Palestine and attracted Bollywood luminaries. Highlights included docudramas on Gaza tragedies and conversations with stars like Salman Khan and Alia Bhatt. The event underscored the festival's focus on West Asian storytelling.

December 13, 2025 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Despite its international support for Palestine, South Africa is ending the 90-day visa exemption for Palestinians. The Department of Home Affairs is responsible for scrapping the policy.