Israeli Occupation (80)
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NEWS“Injustice can never be a foundation for a secure peace” in Palestine and Israel, urges WCC
Recent events in Palestine and Israel have, tragically, once again underscored the critical need for a just peace in the region, for both Palestinians and Israelis, said World Council of Churches…
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NEWSUN Security Council unanimously condemns killing of Palestinian-American journalist
The UN Security Council on Friday night strongly condemned the killing of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh and called for “an immediate, thorough, transparent, and fair and impartial…
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NEWSOIC Condemns the Assassination of Palestinian Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by the Israeli Occupation
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) expressed strong condemnation of the assassination of Al-Jazeera correspondent, Shireen Abu Akleh, in the Palestinian territories.
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NEWSPalestinian in Jerusalem refuses to sell his café to Israel for $31 million
For many years, Emad Abu Khadija, a Palestinian resident of Jerusalem, has shrugged off attempts to buy his small cafe by the Israeli authorities or settlers despite their huge financial offer.
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NEWSIsrael closes crossing to Gaza Strip as UN calls for probe into al-Aqsa violence
Israeli officials said Palestinian workers and merchants from Gaza would be prevented from crossing on Sunday.
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NEWSArab League Urges Israel to Stop Jewish Prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit listens as Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi speaks during a joint news conference with Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki, following…
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NEWSAmnesty: Israel’s attacks on Palestinians are crime against humanity which must end
Amnesty International on Tuesday called out ‘Israel’ an apartheid state, indicating that its continuous attacks against the Palestinian people are a crime against humanity.
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NEWSRare Overlap of Holy Days Shows Jerusalem’s Promise and Problems
In its Old City, a Christian, a Jew and a Muslim marked Easter, Passover and Ramadan. To some, it’s a “symphony.” To others, a reminder of division.
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NEWSIsraeli occupation forces launch a fresh attack on Al-Aqsa, injuring and arresting dozens
The attack came despite that a first such attack on early Friday morning was met by statements of condemnation by world, United Nations and European Union leaders.
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NEWS60,000 worshippers attend Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Last Friday, the attendance was higher at around 80,000 people. The mass attendance of worshippers comes amid tight Israeli security measures.
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NEWSHamas Says Animal Sacrifice at Al-Aqsa ‘Red Line’, Gaza Resistance Meets to Discuss Israeli Escalation
In a statement, Hamas Resistance group said the animal sacrifice at the holy compound of Al-Aqsa “is a dangerous escalation that crosses all red lines,” stressing that Palestinian people won’t…
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NEWSInternational community must intervene to stop Israeli escalation of violence against Palestinians
These violations continue to contribute to the deteriorating humanitarian situation across Palestine and reinforce Israel’s apartheid regime on both sides of the Green Line and against the Palestinian…
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NEWSResistance Won’t Allow Israeli Occupation to Overtake Jenin ‘Whatever It Costs’
We are heading towards a battle in the holy month of Ramadan. We are powerful enough to stand against the occupation.
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NEWSMADA calls for activation of UNSC Resolution 2222 to protect Palestinian journalists
MADA called for the activation of United Nations Security Council Resolution (No. 2222) issued since 2015 regarding the protection of journalists, and called on the international community to…
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NEWSIsraeli forces assault Palestinians celebrating Ramadan at Damascus Gate
Police use rubber-coated steel bullets, stun grenades, batons, and mounted forces to disperse crowds for second night.
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NEWSPatriarch Theophilos III: Settler takeover of Jerusalem hotel threatens Christian existence
This issue is not about the individual properties, but about the whole character of Jerusalem, including the Christian Quarter. The Little Petra Hotel stands on the pilgrim route for the millions…
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NEWSArab normalization meetings with Israel without ending the occupation are an illusion
Israel is ignoring the causes of our people, half of whom are under occupation and the other half in refugee camps, in exile and the diaspora. Israel's attempts to ignore our rights, expand its…
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NEWSAbbas meets with Blinken, criticises West's 'double standards' on Russia, Israel
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas calls out 'blatant double standards' with regards to Israel's 'ethnic cleansing and racial discrimination'.
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NEWSUN human rights expert: “Israel’s 55-year occupation of Palestinian Territory is apartheid”
A political regime which so intentionally and clearly prioritizes fundamental political, legal and social rights to one group over another within the same geographic unit on the basis of one’s…
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NEWSJordan's King Abdullah to visit Ramallah in bid to ease tensions ahead of Ramadan
Israel's Kan news channel reports that the Jordanian monarch's trip is aimed at preventing a possible flare-up during the Muslim holy month.
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NEWSKuwait’s parliament speaker says world should deal with issues with one standard
How can they ask for expelling the Russian delegation or any other delegation from the IPU for an invasion that took place days or weeks ago and not expelling the Israelis for the invasion that…
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NEWSAs the world marks International Women’s Day, Israel is holding 32 Palestinian women freedom fighters
The Israeli occupation authorities are holding 32 Palestinian women freedom fighters in their jails for their role in resisting its occupation, today said the Palestinian Prisoner Society (PPS).
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NEWSWhat the war in Ukraine taught us, Palestinians
We fight our oppressors, and we get branded terrorists. Ukrainians do the same, and they get applauded for their courage.
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NEWSIt is an honor for scholars to defend the causes of the Islamic nation
Scholars should support the people of Al-Quds with words and actions, since one of their roles is to inherit from the prophets, and the greatest inheritance from them is to defend the nation,…
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NEWSIsraeli forces kill three Palestinians in separate incidents in occupied West Bank
Killing of Ammar Abu Afifa near Bethlehem comes hours after two Palestinians were gunned down in Jenin just before dawn.
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NEWSDespite tensions, far-right Israeli MK Ben-Gvir opens an office in Shiekh Jarrah
Scores of Israeli settlers backed by police stormed the neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah in occupied Jerusalem, where they attacked and terrified native Palestinian families and attempted to evict…
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NEWSIsraeli extremists vandalize Palestinian-owned vehicles
Extremists wrote anti-Palestinian and anti-Arab hate slogans on walls of houses and slashed the tires of 20 vehicles for local residents, who complained of the rise in attacks against them by…
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NEWSShin Bet admits sending threatening texts to Palestinians during May protests
The domestic intelligence agency admits to sending warnings to Palestinians not involved in protests in East Jerusalem last year.
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NEWSA new report by Euro-Med Monitor documents consequences of Israel's blockade on Gaza
Despite the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the Strip and the succession of seven Israeli governments since the beginning of the blockade, the Israeli collective punishment policy…
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NEWSIsraeli soldiers join settlers in forcing Palestinian shops to close down
The shop owners said the settlers and soldiers have escalated their harassment of the Palestinian residents, mainly the businesses, which could force some 45 shops to shut down.