Tag: Middle East
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A-level student first honoured for criticism of German Gaza War reporting – then cancelled with AI
The Grimme Support Association revoked a prize awarded to Judith Scheytt for her criticism of German Middle East reporting. Jurors distanced themselves from the decision. The Grimme Institute also admitted mistakes. In January, the Association of Friends of the Adolf…
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More Israel in German schools and universities: Parties plan another motion against anti-Semitism
Four parties want to table another motion in the Bundestag to combat anti-Semitism, this time in the field of education. Academics warn against an ‘attitude test’. Last week, the German Bundestag passed a controversial anti-Semitism resolution, which also contains demands…
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Gaza war: International NGO’s appeal to United Nations to stop arms deliveries by all sides
16 human rights organisations are calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza war. Hamas is also prepared to do so. On Friday, the International Court of Justice could order Israel to halt all military operations. An alliance of 16 international…
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German authorities lead international working group on defence against small drones
Three years ago, the German Federal Ministry of the Interior was already arming itself against attacks by small drones. These could endanger critical infrastructures or industrial facilities equipped with firearms or explosives. With the USA, Germany is now leading a…