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Month: May 2024

31 Martyrs in a Single Israeli Strike – Voices from the Gaza Genocide
By Abdallah Aljamal – Gaza The Palestine Chronicle gathered eyewitness accounts from Nuseirat and spoke to the survivors of Israeli massacres. Over the last eight months, Israeli forces have carried out relentless strikes throughout the […]

‘Health Catastrophe’ – Last Functioning Hospitals in Gaza under Threat
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “For many hours, we have been in contact with the relevant authorities and the World Health Organization, which is responsible for supplying fuel to the hospital, yet there has been […]

‘Groundbreaking’ – South Africa Welcomes ICJ Ruling on Rafah, Other Reactions
By Palestine Chronicle Staff South Africa has welcomed what it calls a “groundbreaking” ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for Israel to immediately halt its military offensive in the southern Gazan city […]

‘Services Prohibited’ – Israel Cuts Spanish Consulate in Jerusalem’s Ties with West Bank Palestinians
By Palestine Chronicle Staff On Wednesday, the governments of Ireland, Norway and Spain announced their formal recognition of Palestine as a state, a decision that will take effect from May 28. Israeli Foreign Minister […]

‘Time of Greatest Need’ – Netanyahu to address US Congress soon, amid Growing Isolation
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Johnson reportedly criticized Biden indirectly, accusing “some leaders” of attempting to withhold “vital weapons” from Israel. Republican US House Speaker Mike Johnson announced on Thursday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin […]

International Court of Justice Orders Immediate Halt of Israel’s Operation in Rafah – BREAKING
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered Israel on Friday to immediately halt its military offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. In its ruling, the world court said […]

‘From the River to the Sea’ – Spanish Deputy Premier’s Comments Anger Israel (VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Yolanda Diaz’s comments on a social media video where she explained Spain’s move to recognize Palestinian statehood angered the Israeli ambassador to Madrid. Spanish Deputy Premier Yolanda Diaz said in […]

Bombings, Clashes, Hospitals under Siege – Gaza Genocide Continues
Dr. Khalil Al-Dakran, spokesperson for the Al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital, warned that operating rooms and ambulances could cease functioning within hours due to the lack of fuel. Israel carried out new massacres in Gaza City and […]

GAZA LIVE BLOG: Israel Attacks Nuseirat, Khan Yunis | Ambush in Beit Lahia | Israel Fails to Assassinate Qassam Leader in Rafah – Day 231
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Despite threats by Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz, Spain reiterated that no one will prevent Madrid from recognizing the state of Palestine. Israeli forces continued to carry out massacres in […]

Not Ordinary Guerilla Warfare – Resistance Roundup – Day 230
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The operation lasted for hours, suggesting that resistance tactics are not only confined to the hit-and-run stratagem known in typical guerilla warfare. Palestinian Resistance groups often refer to complex operations […]

‘More Countries will Recognize Palestine’ – Colombia to Open Embassy in Ramallah
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The announcement comes after Gustavo Petro’s government withdrew its diplomats from Israel and broke relations with Israel on May 2. Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered the opening of its […]

‘We Abide by the Law’ – Germany Says It Would Detain Netanyahu if ICC Arrest Warrant is Issued
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The spokesperson for the German government has said they would “of course” abide by an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest order for Israeli officials if approved. Steffen Hebestreit, German Chancellor […]

‘Until Complete Victory’ – Leaders of Axis of Resistance Meet in Iran
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A high-level meeting of leaders from the Axis of Resistance was held on Wednesday in the Iranian capital, Tehran, Iranian media reported. According to reports, the meeting was held on […]

‘No Power on Earth Will Stop Israel’ – Tel Aviv Adamant ahead of ICJ Ruling
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will announce its decision on Friday on South Africa’s request for additional measures against Israel, including to halt its military operation in Rafah. The […]

‘Battle of the Walls of Death’ – Israeli Forces Withdraw After 46 Hours, Leaving 12 Dead
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli forces stormed the town and camp of Jenin in the early hours of Tuesday with dozens of military vehicles accompanied by drones, and bulldozers used to destroy homes, roads […]

30 Israeli Soldiers Injured in Gaza, Israel to Return to Negotiations – Reports
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Israeli government instructed its negotiating team to resume negotiations for a Gaza cease-fire and a prisoner exchange deal. The Israeli army said on Thursday that 30 soldiers had been […]

From Habsora to Lavender – The Israeli AI ‘Machines Hunting Down People’ In Gaza
By Robert Inlakesh Attention has recently been refocused on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by the Israeli military to help them kill Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip. This has come after renowned Hollywood […]

‘Act of Revenge’ – Israel Cancels Disengagement Law in West Bank – EXPLAINER
The move is seen as part of Israel’s strategy to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank. Israel announced on Wednesday the cancellation of the disengagement law in the northern occupied West Bank, therefore allowing […]

Massacre of Children – Israel Intensifies Raids, Storms Al-Awda Hospital in Gaza
In the northern Gaza Strip, Israeli occupation forces stormed Al-Awda Hospital in Tal Al-Zaatar after a four-day siege. Israeli forces have intensified their bombing of the Gaza Strip, launching raids on various areas of the […]

‘Untrue’ – AP Investigation Debunks Allegations of Sexual Abuse on October 7
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Three months later, ZAKA acknowledged that Otmazgin’s interpretation was incorrect and that the teenager’s pants had come down at the hands of Israeli soldiers. An investigation published by the Associated […]

GAZA LIVE BLOG: Germany: We Would Arrest Netanyahu | Israel Returns to Negotiations | Resistance Escalates on All Fronts – Day 230
By Palestine Chronicle Staff According to a report published in Israel Hayom, the International Court of Justice is poised to order a halt to the eight-month-long war on Gaza. Israeli forces continued to carry […]

Sniping Three at a Time – Resistance Roundup – Day 229
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In typical Al-Qassam or Al-Quds Brigades videos, Israeli soldiers are sniped one at a time. Today, three soldiers were shot in the same operation. But what does this mean? Al-Qassam […]

Nakba Resurrected – How the Gaza Resistance Ended Segmentation of Palestine
By Ramzy Baroud Thanks to Palestinian memory, Palestinians are once more united around their understanding of the past, the steadfastness of the present and the hope for a just future. Inadvertently, Israel has pressed […]

Lifting the Veil of Cruel Deception: Demystifying Israel
By Dr. M. Reza Behnam The heroic, noble, democratic faux Israel story has been methodically insinuated into the American psyche by the Israeli state hasbara (explaining and propaganda) machine. Israel has, for decades, created many […]

‘Prolonged War’ – Israeli Army Chief Vows to Continue Gaza Onslaught
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “We are in a war that we said at the beginning would be prolonged. Years of defense have been dug in here, and it is not dismantled in a week […]

‘Foremost Issue’ – What Role Did Iran’s Late President and Foreign Minister Play in Palestine?
By Robert Inlakesh Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian’s records on the question of Palestine are of great importance to highlight. Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian will be […]

‘Aggressive Act’ – In First since October 7, Ben-Gvir Storms Al-Aqsa Mosque (VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The raid was the first by the far-right minister since Israel launched its genocidal war on Gaza on October 7. Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque […]

‘Until the Liberation’ – Hamas Leader Attends Funeral of Iranian President in Tehran
By Palestine Chronicle Staff At the funeral, Haniyeh delivered a short speech on behalf of the Palestinian people and the Palestinian Resistance groups, and he said that Gaza will continue to resist until the […]

‘Fascist Behavior’ – Hamas Slams Israel’s Confiscation of AP Equipment
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Hamas described the action as “fascist behavior” which “reflects the false claims of the entity respecting human rights values and freedom of journalistic work. The Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas has […]

Israeli Siege of Jenin – Death Toll Rises to Eight
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Jenin Governmental Hospital on Wednesday remained under siege, with snipers deployed in places close to the hospital, causing a major shortage of medical supplies. The death toll in the occupied […]