Why have rapper Ghali’s Israel comments led to Winter Olympics criticism?
The Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics open on Monday, but rapper Ghali’s inclusion draws criticism in his native Italy.

The Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics open on Monday, but rapper Ghali’s inclusion draws criticism in his native Italy.






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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wore a keffiyeh and condemned global silence of Palestinian children’s suffering.

Activists unveiled a giant portrait of five-year-old Hind Rajab in Barcelona on the second anniversary of her killing.
Israel has repeatedly denied the death toll in Gaza during its more than two-year genocidal war on the enclave.
Two people are reported killed in a drone strike at Maghazi camp in central Gaza while three others die in Rafah.
Forced austerity: 600 staff laid off, Gaza salaries cut 20%, aid access blocked amid worsening humanitarian crisis.
Award-winning Palestinian journalist regains account with 1.4 million followers after surprise removal from platform.

Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda, known for sharing videos from Gaza, says she’s regained access to her TikTok.

Israeli settler attacks across the occupied West Bank are forcing Palestinian communities to flee.
Disgruntled TikTok users are flocking to the platform which is promising a ‘transparent tech’ experience.
Palestinians still waiting for the Red Cross to turn over the bodies either in Khan Younis or Gaza City.