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Boycotts Lead SXSW to Drop US Military Sponsors for 2025 Festival

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Boycotts Lead SXSW to Drop US Military Sponsors for 2025 Festival

Boycotts Lead SXSW to Drop US Military Sponsors for 2025 Festival

Boycotts Lead SXSW to, Drop US Military Sponsors, for 2025 Festival.

On June 26, South by Southwest (SXSW) announced that the United States Army would no longer be sponsoring the 2025 festival after boycotts by artists and panelists occurred in 2024.

On June 26, South by Southwest (SXSW) announced that the United States Army would no longer be sponsoring the 2025 festival after boycotts by artists and panelists occurred in 2024.

After careful consideration, we are revising our sponsorship model.

As a result, the U.S. Army, and companies who engage in weapons manufacturing, will not be sponsors of SXSW 2025, SXSW statement, via Fox News.

Fox News reports that over 80 artists and panelists pulled out of the 2024 festival "in solidarity with Palestine," according to the Austin for Palestine coalition.

Fox News reports that over 80 artists and panelists pulled out of the 2024 festival "in solidarity with Palestine," according to the Austin for Palestine coalition.

The group called for a boycott of SXSW over the organization's ties to the U.S. military and weapons-manufacturing companies.

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In 2024, the U.S. Army, Defense Department, , Raytheon and L3Harris , all sponsored the SXSW festival.

In 2024, the U.S. Army, Defense Department, , Raytheon and L3Harris , all sponsored the SXSW festival.

We appreciated the opportunity to join South by Southwest in 2024.

With U.S. Army Futures Command headquartered in Austin, we value any opportunity to join with our community to ignite discovery and make new connections.

, Lt.

Col.

Jamie Dobson, U.S. Army Futures Command Spokesperson, via Fox News Digital.

The Army will continue to seek opportunities to meet technology innovators and leaders, explore new ideas and insights, and create dynamic industry partnerships because tomorrow is worth protecting.

, Lt.

Col.

Jamie Dobson, U.S. Army Futures Command Spokesperson, via Fox News Digital.

Bands and artists participating in the boycott, including Squirrel Flower, Scowl and Okay Shalom, explained why they protested the 2024 festival.

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There are many ways SXSW is harmful to working musicians, but I am pulling out specifically because of the fact that SXSW is platforming defense contractors including Raytheon subsidiaries as well as the U.S. Army, a main sponsor of the festival, Squirrel Flower, also known as Ella Williams, via Instagram.

Genocide profiteers like Raytheon supply weapons to the IDF, paid for by our taxes.

A music festival should not include war profiteers.

I refuse to be complicit in this and withdrawl [sic] my art and labor in protest, Squirrel Flower, also known as Ella Williams, via Instagram.

Genocide profiteers like Raytheon supply weapons to the IDF, paid for by our taxes.

A music festival should not include war profiteers.

I refuse to be complicit in this and withdrawl [sic] my art and labor in protest, Squirrel Flower, also known as Ella Williams, via Instagram


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Israel’ Deadly Airstrike has wiped Out Hamas’s Top Commander in Lebanon, Muhammad Shaheen. The strike, conducted near Sidon, was confirmed by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet), citing Shaheen’s involvement in planning terror attacks funded by Iran. His elimination has triggered strong reactions from both Hezbollah and Hamas, escalating tensions in the region. With Hezbollah warning of retaliation and Israel standing firm on its military operations, the situation remains highly volatile. Watch the full video for exclusive details and expert analysis. #IsraelAirstrike #HamasCommanderKilled #MuhammadShaheen #IDFStrike #LebanonAirstrike #HezbollahResponse #MiddleEastConflict #IranBackedTerror #IsraelVsHamas #GazaTensions #HezbollahThreat #IsraelDefenseForces #HamasOperations #WarOnTerror #BreakingNews ~HT.178~PR.152~GR.121~ED.85~

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BREAKING | Hamas Suspends Release of Israeli Hostages, Accuses Israel of Multiple Truce Violations [Video]

BREAKING | Hamas Suspends Release of Israeli Hostages, Accuses Israel of Multiple Truce Violations

Hamas has announced an indefinite suspension of Israeli hostage releases, citing multiple ceasefire violations by Israel. The militant group accused Israel of delaying the return of displaced Palestinians to northern Gaza, targeting civilians with shelling, and blocking humanitarian aid. The latest hostage exchange, scheduled for Saturday, has now been halted. In response, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz condemned Hamas’s decision as a “complete violation” of the truce and ordered the IDF to prepare for potential military action. The ceasefire agreement, which has facilitated previous hostage swaps, now faces growing uncertainty. #Hamas #Israel #HostageCrisis #HamasIsraelBreaking #CeasefireViolation #BreakingNews #MiddleEastTensions #GazaConflict #IsraelDefenseForces #TruceCollapse #HostageRelease #IsraelHamasWar #MilitaryAlert #PeaceTalks #HumanitarianCrisis #WarUpdates ~PR.152~ED.194~HT.336~

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SHOCKING Video| Chilling Moment as Hamas Frees Hostages Under Heavy Guard, Israel Watches in Silence [Video]

SHOCKING Video| Chilling Moment as Hamas Frees Hostages Under Heavy Guard, Israel Watches in Silence

Hamas has released three Israeli hostages under tight security in Gaza as part of a prisoner exchange deal. The chilling moment was captured on video, showing the hostages flanked by heavily armed Hamas fighters as they were handed over to the Red Cross. Unlike previous releases, the hostages displayed no visible relief or emotion, holding up their release certificates in silence while Israel closely observed the exchange. The Israeli Defense Forces later escorted them out of Gaza for medical evaluations. The highly controlled event underscores the tense negotiations and ongoing conflict in the region. #Hamas #HamasReleasesHostages #HamasIsraeliHostagesReleased #IsraelHamas #HostageRelease #Israel #IsraelPalestine #Ceasefire #Hostages #MiddleEastCrisis #BreakingNews #IsraelHamasWar #HamasTerror #PalestinianDetainees #PrisonerSwap #FreeTheHostages #IsraelUnderAttack Also Read Hamas Releases Four Female Israeli Soldiers As Part Of Gaza Ceasefire Agreement :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/hamas-releases-four-female-israeli-soldiers-as-part-of-gaza-ceasefire-agreement-4052687.html?ref=DMDesc Hamas Retains Control of Gaza After 15 Months of War and Destruction :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/hamas-still-controls-gaza-after-war-011-4048233.html?ref=DMDesc Three Israeli Hostages Return Home as Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas Holds :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/three-israeli-hostages-arrive-in-israel-ceasefire-update-011-4047103.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~HT.194~HT.336~HT.344~

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