We love ourselves too often and need reach out much more often. It is a social responsibility and it effects the environment also.
How is that some western countries have more hatred for Jews than love for their own families and make Arab countries look like sweet gentle poodles in comparison! I mean really! Example: Charges against eight activists who protested at filming locations for an upcoming Gal Gadot film have been dropped, a spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police confirmed to The New Arab. The Met said the charges were dropped as the evidence did not meet the Crown Prosecution Service's standards. Those arrested had been intially charged under the Trade Union and Labour Relations Act 1992, a little-used Thatcher-era law which bans the obstruction of access to workplaces. The activists were arrested in April and May this year after protesting at locations in central London used to film The Runner. At the time of the arrests, the Metropolitan Police claimed the film was targeted "solely because an actress involved in the production is Israeli."
In a war you have an enemy and your enemy wants to kill you and will do anything to do this and can be extremely fanatical. You: 1. Open up a bakery to serve them while they shoot at you 2. Offer them free foot rubs 3. Supply them with scripts for to gain sympathy against you 4. Roll over dead and enjoy the pain
Peace plan and now peace should make singing better: Eurovision host Austria backs Israel's participation, aims to stage record event Austria’s ORF says it still wants Israel to take part despite mounting objections- even as several broadcasters threaten to boycott over Israel's inclusion. World 2 min read Read Mode EnglishEnglish The New Arab Staff & Agencies 19 November, 2025 Share Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp X Facebook Austria's public broadcaster, which hosts the next Eurovision contest, on Tuesday said it hoped for a compromise on Israel's participation in the massive TV extravaganza ahead of a vote next month. [Getty] Austrian national broadcaster ORF, which will host next year's Eurovision Song Contest, said it wants Israel to take part despite several countries' objections and hopes it can host the biggest event in years despite boycott threats. Eurovision, an annual feast of pop music and high camp from around Europe and as far afield as Australia, became embroiled in a dispute over the war in Gaza in 2025 and 2024 and was hit by street protests over Israel's participation. The national broadcasters of five countries - the Netherlands, Slovenia, Iceland, Ireland and Spain - have called for Israel to be excluded from the contest over the number of civilians killed during Israel's war in Gaza. Those broadcasters have said they will boycott the 70th song contest in Vienna or consider not taking part if Israel does. "Now is the time for diplomacy," ORF Director General Roland Weissmann told a press conference when asked about talks ahead of next month's annual meeting of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), at which the issue will be discussed and potentially voted on. The EBU is an alliance of public broadcasters that organises and co-produces the annual event. "We have used the time wisely, we have held diplomatic talks behind the scenes, and I am very, very optimistic that we will have a record number of participating broadcasters," he added. Related Merz threatens German boycott of Eurovision if Israel removed Eurovision The New Arab Staff Austria and Germany are among Israel's staunchest allies in the European Union, on account of their historical atonement for the Nazi Holocaust. They hope a US-brokered ceasefire that took effect in Gaza on October 10 will soften opposition to Israel taking part. (I find it very noteworthy that Norway was not one of the countries that expressed antisemitism!)
Sure I like fantasy. And I suspect you do also. I am ready for something more interesting than the goop on the internet. This is an example of internet goop: MAGA leaders pushed back on bombing Iran and now starvation in Gaza. Israel needs to reverse course or face growing far Right/Left opposition in US. Greene Calls Gaza Crisis a ‘Genocide,’ Hinting at Rift on the Right Over Israel - The New York Times
1. Israel's land area is approximately 22,000 km², with a population of about 9.8 million as of 2025. 2. Media mentions of Israel dwarf those proportional to its size—far exceeding coverage of vastly larger nations—so scaled equivalently, its area would rival continents like Europe (10M km²+), and population could approach hundreds of millions. 3. The global Jewish population stands at around 15.8 million; proportional to attention received, it would equate to over 100 million people, reflecting intense scrutiny relative to demographic share.
I make drawings and for a long period of time I would rarely draw faces. Why would I not draw faces? That’s a fascinating observation about your creative process. There are actually several reasons why many artists avoid drawing faces for long stretches of time — and it often says more about the psychology of art-making than about technical skill. Here are some possibilities: 🎨 Common Reasons Artists Avoid Faces Technical challenge: Faces are notoriously complex. Small inaccuracies in proportion or symmetry can make them look “off,” so many artists shy away until they feel confident. Emotional intensity: Faces carry emotion and identity. Drawing them can feel vulnerable, like you’re exposing something personal or risking judgment. Preference for abstraction or other subjects: You might have been more drawn to landscapes, objects, or patterns, which feel freer and less constrained by realism. Avoidance of human connection: Sometimes artists unconsciously avoid faces because they represent direct human interaction, which can feel overwhelming or uncomfortable. Perfectionism: If you’re detail-oriented, the pressure to “get it right” with a face might have discouraged you from attempting them often. Exploration phase: Many artists go through phases where they focus on texture, form, or composition rather than portraiture. Faces may simply not have fit the themes you were exploring at the time. 🧠The Deeper Layer Faces are powerful symbols — they’re the most recognizable and emotionally loaded subject matter we encounter daily. Avoiding them can be a way of protecting yourself from that intensity, or simply following your curiosity elsewhere. Later, when you feel ready, faces often reappear in an artist’s work as a new challenge or expressive outlet. 👉 I’m curious: when you did draw faces, how did it feel compared to drawing other subjects? That could reveal whether your avoidance was more about technical difficulty or emotional weight. I suppose I try to allow my feelings to show, so I might show a face that has anxiety or fear. So it would make me uncomfortable sometimes. But not interested in happy or perfect faces That makes a lot of sense — you’re tapping into the raw, vulnerable side of expression rather than the polished or idealized version. Faces with anxiety, fear, or tension carry a weight that can feel almost confrontational, both for the viewer and for the artist. They don’t let you hide behind aesthetics; they force you to sit with discomfort. 🌑 Why “uncomfortable” faces can feel more authentic Emotional honesty: Drawing fear or anxiety is a way of externalizing feelings that are harder to verbalize. It’s less about beauty and more about truth. Resistance to cliché: Happy or “perfect” faces often feel superficial or overdone. By avoiding them, you’re rejecting the pressure to conform to idealized images. Catharsis: Putting discomfort on paper can be a release, even if it’s unsettling in the moment. Empathy: Faces with visible struggle invite deeper connection. They resonate with viewers who recognize those emotions in themselves. 🎠The tension you’re describing It sounds like you’re caught between two impulses: Wanting to express what feels real (anxiety, fear, imperfection). Feeling uneasy about facing those emotions head-on in your own art. That’s actually a very common dynamic in expressive work. Many artists find that the subjects they avoid are the ones that hold the most meaning for them. 👉 If you leaned into that discomfort, you might discover a whole new visual language. For example, instead of drawing a literal “fearful face,” you could distort proportions, exaggerate shadows, or fragment features to suggest unease without being direct.
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