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Month: February 2021

Not a Defeated People: On Baroud’s ‘These Chains Will Be Broken’
By Gary Anderson Dr. Ramzy Baroud’s prior books have examined many aspects of Palestinian life, within the homeland as refugees and in the extended Diaspora. In his latest work, ‘These Chains Will Be Broken: Palestinian […]

Coup Leaders, Aung San Suu Kyi Betrayed Democracy in Burma
By Ramzy Baroud What is taking place in Burma right now is a military coup. There can be no other description for such an unwarranted action as the dismissal of the government by military […]

Six Pro-Palestine Activists Arrested in UK over Israeli Arms Factory Protest
Six pro-Palestine activists have been charged with causing criminal damage after staging a protest at an Israeli-owned arms factory in southeastern England. The protesters smashed windows and splashed red paint on the walls of the […]

Oxfam Director: Israel’s Vaccine Export Deal “Shameful” as nearly 5 Million Palestinians Wait
In reaction to Israel’s announcement on sending surplus vaccines to the Czech Republic, Hungary, Honduras, and Guatemala, Oxfam Acting Country Director in the Occupied Palestinian Territory Dina Jibril has described the deal as “shameful”, as […]

‘Agenda Item 7’ Highlights UN Inaction over Israeli Colonization
By Ramona Wadi The US has asked to rejoin the UN Human Rights Council in another move that, superficially at least, spells a departure from the Trump administration’s withdrawal from the institution. However, as US Secretary of […]

UN, European States Call on Israel to Halt Demolition of Palestinian Homes
The United Nations and European members of the Security Council on Friday called on Israel to stop demolitions of Bedouin settlements in the Jordan Valley, and for humanitarian access to the community living in Humsa Al-Baqaia. In a joint statement at […]

Palestine Calls on ICC to Speed up Investigation Due to Rise in Demolition of Palestinian Homes
The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates today called on the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to speed up opening an investigation into Israeli war crimes committed against the Palestinian people in […]

Israeli Forces Prevent Palestinian Worshippers from Reaching Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israeli occupation forces on Friday placed military barricades at the entrances of the Old City, obstructing Palestinian worshippers from reaching Al-Aqsa Mosque, Safa Press Agency reported. According to a Safa Press Agency reporter, the Israeli […]

Israeli Forces Shoot, Critically Injure Palestinian Teenager near Ramallah
Israeli forces shot and critically injured a Palestinian minor with live ammunition as he was with his friends at a park in the village of Saffa to the West of Ramallah, according to the Palestinian […]

US Senator Sanders Blasts Israel for Sending COVID-19 Vaccines to Allies while ‘Palestinians are still Waiting’
US Senator Bernie Sanders has lashed out at Tel Aviv for sending surplus coronavirus vaccines to friendly nations overseas instead of giving them to Palestinians, saying it must do so as an “occupying power.” “As […]

Hamas Releases 45 Fatah Prisoners in Gaza ahead of Palestinian Elections
Hamas yesterday released 45 prisoners who are affiliates with opposition faction Fatah. The Hamas-run Ministry of Interior in the Gaza Strip said in a statement that the detainees had been arrested over security and criminal […]

Jewish Settlers Storm Islamic Shrines near Salfit
A group of Jewish settlers stormed ancient Islamic sites early Friday, in the town of Kifl Haris, near the West Bank city of Salfit, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA. Local sources reported that […]

Israeli Forces Arrest 11 Palestinians, Including Police Officer
The Israeli army yesterday arrested 11 Palestinians, including a police officer, after raiding and ransacking their homes in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. The Israeli army said in a statement that its soldiers […]

‘Dangerous and Deplorable’: Facebook Bans MEMO Staffer for Advertising Recently-Published Book on Hamas
Middle East Monitor (MEMO) and the Afro-Middle East Centre (AMEC) in Johannesburg have strongly condemned the decision by Facebook to ban a staff member from using its platform for 30 days after he posted an […]

WHO: A Child, Two Adult Cancer Patients Denied Permit by Israel to Leave Gaza for Medical Treatment
A 16-year-old child with hematologic disease and two adult men with cancer were denied an Israeli army permit to leave the besieged Gaza Strip for medical treatment at hospitals in Jerusalem or the West Bank, […]

Netanyahu Urged Biden to Maintain Sanctions on ICC
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged US President Joe Biden to maintain the sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) imposed by former President Donald Trump. Trump escalated hostilities against the ICC in June […]

PA, Egypt Sign Deal to Develop Natural Gas Field off Gaza
On Sunday, the Palestinian Investment Fund signed an agreement with the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) to develop the Gaza Marine field and the necessary infrastructure. The terms of the deal were kept secret. […]

Palestinian FM: Israel’s Use of Vaccines for International Diplomacy is Immoral
Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Minister Riyad Maliki today considered Israel’s offer of corona vaccines to some countries in exchange for political concessions as immoral. This is “a political blackmail and an immoral act” intended to […]

‘It’s Like the Nakba Here’: Gaza Youth Fight Marginalization in ‘Qizan Abu Rashwan’ (PHOTOS)
‘Qizan Abu Rashwan’ is almost entirely forgotten. This agricultural area is located between the Khan Younes and Rafah municipalities in the Southern Gaza Strip. The area is not only impoverished and neglected because of the […]

Senior Israeli Defense Officials Call on Gantz to Pull out of Upcoming Election
Dozens of former senior Israeli defense officials have called on the leader of the Blue and White party, Defence Minister Benny Gantz, to pull out of next month’s General Election, the Times of Israel has […]

Israeli Forces Shoot, Injure Palestinian Man near Ramallah
Israeli forces today shot and injured a Palestinian in the village of Abu Shukheidim, northwest near Ramallah city, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA. Head of Kobar Village Council, Izzat Badwan, told WAFA that […]

UN Humanitarian Coordinator Calls on Israel to Halt Demolition Policy
The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for the occupied Palestinian territory, Lynn Hastings, today called on Israel to halt all demolitions of Palestinian homes and possessions. Lynn also urged Israel to allow the humanitarian community to […]

Imagining Palestine: On Barghouti, Darwish, Kanafani and the Language of Exile
By Ramzy Baroud For Palestinians, exile is not simply the physical act of being removed from their homes and their inability to return. It is not a casual topic pertaining to politics and international […]

Sa’ar’s New Hope Party Rejects Two-State Solution
The leader of Israel’s New Hope party, Gideon Sa’ar, yesterday said that he opposed the US-brokered two-state solution. The Likud party recently said that Sa’ar and the New Right party, led by former minister Naftali […]

Palestine, Arab Diplomats Meet International Quartet Members to Revive Peace Process
The Palestine delegation and the Council of Arab Ambassadors to the United Nations are continuing in their meetings and contacts with the members of the International Quartet, the Security Council, and countries of influence. Riyad […]

Oil Spill off Israel’s Coast Reaches Lebanon’s Shores
Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister Hassan Diab said yesterday he was following up on an oil spill that may have originated from a ship passing near the Israeli coast and has now reached the southern shores […]

Palestinian Health Minister Urges United Nations to Help Step up Provision of COVID-19 Vaccine
Palestinian Health Minister Mai Alkaila today urged the United Nations (UN) to help step up the provision of COVID-19 vaccines to the occupied Palestinian territories. #Israel Blocks Shipment of #Russian #Vaccine to #Gaza https://t.co/LtI3yUJtLm via […]

Israeli Forces Arrest Hamas Members in West Bank ahead of Palestinian Elections
At least 20 Palestinians, including Hamas officials, have been detained by Israeli forces in overnight raids in the occupied West Bank, sources reported on Monday. Mustafa Al-Shunnar, 60, and Omar Abdul-Rahim al-Hanbali, 50, were two […]

‘The Jewish Half’: SNL’s Dig at Israeli Apartheid Angers Many (VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In a 12-second video clip, American comedian Michael Che of Saturday Night Live crossed a line that mainstream US media rarely cross. Although many news and entertainment pundits have been […]

‘Facebook, We Have to Talk’: On Distinguishing Anti-Semitism from Anti-Zionism in Public Spaces
By Benay Blend In January 2021, Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) announced a global campaign “Facebook, we need to talk” about the social media giant’s inquiry into whether criticism of the movement Zionism “falls within […]