Activism

Land convoy sets out from Libya as part of Gaza flotilla effort

Two hundred participants from 25 different countries are participating in the convoy, riding in the 20 mobile homes, 7 ambulance or medical transport vehicles, and other locomotives.

Boats from a large flotilla attempting to break a maritime blockade on the Hamas-ruled Gaza strip seen arriving at the Ashdod port, after the Israeli Navy took control of the vessels overnight.
Vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was intercepted on international waters by the Israeli Navy, sail off the city of Ierapetra, on the island of Crete, Greece, May 1, 2026.

Dozens of ships set sail from Turkey as Gaza flotilla tries second blockade run

Brazilian Activist Thiago Avila, who was detained aboard the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, which was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters, appears at a court in Beersheba, southern Israel May 6, 2026.

Brazilian activist claims torture during detention in Israel after flotilla interception

Brazilian Activist Thiago Avila, who was detained aboard the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, which was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters, appears at a court in Beersheba, southern Israel May 6, 2026.

Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel after week-long detention


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.

Just Stop Oil protesters endanger rare lichen after vandalizing Stonehenge

Activists from Just Stop Oil poured an orange cornflour concoction over the historic site - potentially endangering the rare lichen that inhabit the rocks.

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