The big picture:
This is not the first time global institutions have condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza. International bodies and prominent figures have previously declared them 'crimes against humanity.' Guinness’s ban, as a cultural symbol, underscores renewed calls for international accountability toward the Palestinian people.
By the numbers:
Since October 7, 2023, Israeli regime strikes on Gaza have killed over 70,000 Palestinians and injured around 171,000, most of them women and children.
Guinness rejected a record attempt by Israel’s 'Gift of Life' kidney donation association, stating: 'We do not process requests from Israel.'
Key points:
- Guinness said all future applications from Israel are excluded from its agenda.
- The move follows mounting global pressure over the Israeli regime’s systematic human rights violations.
- Experts view the decision as a symbolic sanction that could trigger wider cultural and social boycotts against Israel, echoing earlier actions in sports and academia.
What they’re saying:
Human rights activists urged other international organizations to follow Guinness’s lead.
Bottom line:
This decision by Guinness highlights that Israel lacks the legitimacy to participate even in cultural arenas.
Hossein Amiri - ahmad shirzadian
