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Month: January 2020

GoFundMe Closes down US-based Palestinian Group’s Account
The popular online fundraising platform GoFundMe has closed down the account of Palestinian advocacy organization Al-Awda without providing any reason. Based in the US, Al-Awda is a non-profit organization of activists and students who are […]

Palestine No Longer Committed to Oslo Agreements with Israel
The Palestinian Authority’s Minister of Civil Affairs, Hussein al-Sheikh, said in a televised interview with Al-Jazeera that Palestine is no longer committed to signing agreements emanating from Oslo accords, Anadolu agency reports. “Israel has been informed […]

Israeli Forces Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque, Injure Ten (VIDEO)
At least 10 Palestinians were injured on Friday morning, when Israeli forces stormed the Al-Aqsa mosque compound and attacked hundreds of worshippers, according to Palestinian medical sources. #SobatPalestinaINA#قروب_فلسطينيThe Israeli occupation forces detained a number of […]

Palestinian Teen Severely Wounded by Israeli Forces in West Bank Clashes
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli soldiers on Thursday shot and wounded a 15-year-old Palestinian during clashes in the West Bank town of Kafr Qaddum, according to Israeli newspaper Haaretz. The Palestinian Health Ministry said […]

Pipeline or a Pipedream: Israel, Turkey Hydrocarbon Conflict is Brewing in the Mediterranean
By Ramzy Baroud Massive natural gas discoveries off the eastern coast of Israel and Palestine is slated to make Tel Aviv a regional energy hub. Whether Israel will be able to translate positive indicators […]

Kushner Reveals He Read ’25 Books on Israeli-Palestinian Conflict’
Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump’s Senior Adviser and son-in-law, said on Wednesday that he has read 25 books about the so-called Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Full Kushner quote from the Sky News Arabia interview: "I've been […]

Two Palestinian Teenagers Sentenced to 24 Months in Jail
The head of the Committee of Jerusalemite Prisoners, Amjad Abu Asab, said on Wednesday that the Israeli central court sentenced 18-year-old Qaid Basiti and 15-year-old Muhammad Abu Sneineh to 24 months in jail. Israel Relocates […]

Israeli Forces Attack, Injure Palestinians Protesting US Plan (VIDEO)
Several Palestinians were shot and injured by rubber-coated metal bullets or suffocated from teargas on Thursday, as Israeli soldiers attacked peaceful protesters in the occupied West Bank. In Ramallah, a large number of people responded […]

Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century’ won’t Bring Peace – That was the Plan
By Jonathan Cook Much of Donald Trump’s long-trailed “deal of the century” came as no surprise. Over the past 18 months, Israeli officials had leaked many of its details. The so-called “Vision for Peace” unveiled […]

‘Dustbin of History’: World Reacts to Trump’s ‘Middle East Plan’ (VIDEOS)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Leaders and governments around the world reacted to US President Donald Trump’s announcement on Tuesday of his long-awaited Middle East plan, dubbed ‘Deal of the Century’. Palestine: ‘Dustbin of History’ […]

Special Report: Israeli Leaders before the International Criminal Court
By Christophe Oberlin (Translated from French. To view original French article, click here) Five years after the publication of a book on the Israeli-Palestinian issue as seen by the International Criminal Court, it is […]

Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century’: Another Round of Apartheid Crumbs
By Iqbal Jassat Undoubtedly masses of Palestinians in the Occupied Territories and millions of their compatriots living in squalor as refugees across the Arab world, would be appalled if not livid that the Trump administration […]

Israeli Forces Assault, Arrest Palestinians in Al-Aqsa (VIDEOS)
Israeli forces on Wednesday arrested five Palestinians young men from the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem. According to local media sources, police officers physically assaulted five young men and arrested them, while they were […]

Kushner: Palestinians Should Accept ‘Full Package’, Give up ‘Fairy Tales’ (VIDEO)
US President Donald Trump’s Senior Adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner said on Tuesday that Palestinians should accept the “full package” of the so-called peace plan and give up fairy tales. In a media interview with […]

Protests Erupt in West Bank, Gaza against US Plan (VIDEOS)
Tens of thousands of Palestinians have rallied on Tuesday evening in the besieged Gaza Strip and in the West Bank, to protest against the announcement of the US ‘peace plan’, known as ‘deal of the […]

‘There Shall Be No Right of Return’: What You Need to Know about Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff US President Donald Trump has finally unveiled his Middle East plan on Tuesday, during a press conference in Washington, as right-wing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stood by his side. […]

Netanyahu formally Indicted on Corruption Charges
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been formally indicted in court on corruption charges after he withdrew his request for parliamentary immunity from prosecution. Netanyahu was in Washington for meetings with US President Donald Trump ahead of […]

Jewish Settlers Burn down Palestinian Classroom near Nablus
Jewish settlers on Monday night set fire to a classroom in a local school in the village of Einabus, near the Palestinian town of Nablus. Local activist Ghassan Daghlas told WAFA that a number of […]

Israel Seizes Hundreds of Dunams of Palestinian Land in Hebron
Israeli army today issued a military order to seize hundreds of dunams of Palestinian land in the southern West Bank district of Hebron (Al-Khalil), according to local sources. A protester holds a banner that reads: […]

Palestinian Leaders Call for Unity, Dialogue, in Response to Deal of the Century Announcement
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Palestinian officials accused Washington of attempting “to cancel” the Palestinian cause, following US President Donald Trump’s announcement that he will reveal details of his so-called ‘Deal of the Century’ on […]

Report: Trump’s Deal of the Century Offers Non-sovereign Palestinian State
US President Donald Trump’s deal of the century offers a non-sovereign Palestinian state which would not have an army or call East Jerusalem its capital, Egyptian media network Rassd reported yesterday. Quoting Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth, Rassd said […]

Israeli Army Confiscates Agricultural Machinery, Destroys Olive Trees near Hebron
The Israeli army on Sunday confiscated agricultural equipment in the village of Birin, near Hebron (Al-Khalil). According to WAFA, the machinery belonged to Palestinian citizen, Ribhi Rabah Rajabi. IOF on Sunday confiscated agricultural equipment belonging […]

Israeli Forces Raid Village, Issue Four Demolition Notices in West Bank
Israeli forces last night gave four Palestinian citizens from the village of Rummana, near the West Bank city of Jenin, notices of demolition against their houses under the pretext they were being built without a […]

Jewish Settlers Attack, Injure Dozens of Palestinians in West Bank
Several Palestinians were reportedly wounded on Saturday, in attacks carried out by Israeli soldiers and Jewish settlers throughout the West Bank. In the village of Sawiyeh in southern Nablus, two Palestinians were reportedly wounded, including […]

Israeli Warplanes Strike Several Targets in Gaza
Israeli warplanes and drones carried out multiple airstrikes on Saturday night, targeting several locations in the southern Gaza Strip district of Khan Younis. Drones struck with three missiles two locations east of Khan Younis city. […]

Sahteen: Try One of these Five Palestinian Recipes Today (VIDEOS)
Food is a fundamental component of Palestinian society and culture, because of the historic bond with the land and its fruits. So be part of Palestinian culture, even for a day, and try one of […]

Abbas Warns Trump not to Cross ‘Red Lines’
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday warned the United States not to cross any “red lines” following reports that Donald Trump intends to release his long-awaited “Deal of the Century”. Nabil Abu Rudeineh, the spokesman […]

Eight-year-old Child Drowns in Flooded Cistern in Jerusalem
An eight-year-old child who went missing in East Jerusalem Friday afternoon was found today at the bottom of a cistern filled with rainwater after long hours of search efforts. Qais Abu Rmaileh, 8, was found […]

Trump to Unveil Deal of the Century ahead of Israeli Leaders’ Visit
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he will reveal details of his long-delayed plan for the Middle East before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main opponent Benny Gantz visit the White House next […]

Prince Charles Visits Palestine, Wishes Palestinians ‘Freedom, Justice and Equality’
The Prince of Wales on Friday visited the city of Bethlehem, in the Occupied West Bank. Charles began his historic first visit to the West Bank walking through Bethlehem with Muslim and Christian leaders. Bethlehem: Prince […]