Saudi Arabia has sentenced a film producer to 13 years in prison for his involvement in a controversial Netflix show. The show, called “Whispers,” was deemed to be offensive to the kingdom’s religious and cultural values. This harsh punishment highlights the strict censorship laws in Saudi Arabia.
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Israeli forces close Unrwa-run schools in East Jerusalem
SummaryIsraeli security forces closed three UN-run schools in East Jerusalem's Shuafat refugee camp, sending hundreds of Palestinian students home shortly after classes began, which the Palestinian Authority condemned as a violation of children's education rights. An Israeli ban on the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa) accuses it of Hamas infiltration, a claim Unrwa denies, asserting its impartiality. The closure, which affected over 550 pupils and involved the detention of a staff member, follows Israeli...
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