Activist Arrested at Florida Hearing Over Israeli Bond Investments; Turkey Detains 162 in LGBTQ+ Raids

Palestinian-American activist and legal scholar Noura Erakat was arrested at a Palm Beach County budget hearing in Florida. Erakat, along with other attendees, was removed by law enforcement when they attempted to speak out against the county's significant investments in Israeli bonds. Erakat alleges the mayor curtailed speaking time and prohibited discussion of these investments, which represent the largest municipal government holdings of their kind.

In separate developments, Turkey has reportedly arrested 162 individuals in connection with raids targeting the LGBTQ+ community. The details surrounding these arrests and the specific nature of the raids remain unclear. Meanwhile, a story highlights the contributions of veterans to the disability rights movement, specifically mentioning Joseph A. Jordan Jr., who became paralyzed during his service in World War II and later became involved in advocating for disability rights.