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Month: June 2024

Decisive Hit in the Golan – Resistance Roundup – Day 268
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Many Israeli soldiers have been wounded, some seriously, per the admission of the Israeli military itself, when a group of soldiers came under an attack by drones in the Golan […]

All of Gaza’s Health Centers Will Cease Operations in 48 Hours – Health Ministry
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Gaza Health Ministry stated on Sunday that hospitals and oxygen stations across the Strip will cease operations within 48 hours due to fuel depletion caused by the ongoing Israeli […]

‘Doomsday Weapons’ – Israeli Official Speaks of Extreme Measures amid Regional Escalation
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Observers interpreted Yair Katz’s reference to doomsday weapons as the potential use of nuclear weapons. An Israeli aviation industry official stated that Tel Aviv possesses the capability to “break the […]

Extensive Destruction – Israeli Army Aims to Expand Philadelphi ‘Buffer Zone’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff On June 19, Israeli Army Radio announced that the Rafah border crossing was no longer usable after the Palestinian side was completely destroyed. Israeli Channel 12 reported on Sunday that […]

West Bank Commander Assassinated by Missile – Israel Escalates Violence, ‘Legalizes’ Settlements
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli occupation forces on Sunday assassinated Saeed Al-Jaber, commander of the Nour Shams camp battalion of the Al-Quds Brigades in the Tulkarm area in the West Bank. Palestine TV reported […]

Per Official Israeli Count – These Are the Israeli Soldiers Killed in June
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Even per Israel’s moderate estimations, June has been a difficult month for the Israeli military, especially as it earlier claimed that it was ready to move to yet another phase […]

No Discussions with Netanyahu on Investigation Committee – Lapid Rejects Involvement
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid denied any discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about forming an official investigation committee for the events of October 7, 2023. “For everyone who asked, there are no contacts with […]

‘Shrapnel and Direct Shelling’ – PRCS Closes Al-Mawasi Office Due to Israeli Attacks
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Al-Mawasi area has been attacked despite Israeli forces designating it as a “safe haven” for Palestinians following its ground invasion of Rafah in early May. The Palestine Red Crescent […]

‘Desperate Times’ – UNRWA Says People in Gaza Deprived of Basic Necessities
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “When very little amount of aid comes through, of course, there is going to be a huge rush from the population to go and get it.” Palestinians in the besieged […]

GAZA LIVE BLOG: Decisive Hezbollah Strike | Tulkarm Commander Assassinated | Massacres in Gaza City – Day 268
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Director of the Euro-Mediterranean Monitor, Rami Abdu, said that the field team had received testimonies about dozens of Palestinians who were executed by Israeli occupation forces on the ground […]

Fierce Fighting in Al-Shejaiya – Resistance Roundup – Day 267
By Palestine Chronicle Staff More Israeli officers and soldiers were also killed and wounded in fighting that involved most Palestinian Resistance groups in Gaza. The Israeli assault on the Al-Shejaiya neighborhood in northern Gaza […]

New Israeli Poll – Two-Thirds Prefer Netanyahu to Retire from Politics
By Palestine Chronicle Staff This is not the first opinion poll demonstrating Netanyahu’s sharp decrease in popularity. Despite these findings, Netanyahu has shown reluctance towards calling early elections. An opinion poll conducted by Israeli […]

This is How US Responded to Israel’s Use of Wounded Palestinian in Jenin as Human Shield – VIDEO
By Robert Inlakesh In yet another demonstration of US double standards, a viral video of Israeli soldiers using a wounded Palestinian as a human shield in Jenin forced the US State Department to issue a […]

The Start of a New Beginning: Gaza Shakes the World
By Jeremy Salt Its end as a Zionist state would be the start of a new beginning, undoing all the damage done since Balfour: the state can go but the people can survive alongside everyone […]

‘Challenging’ – Israeli Commander Says Eliminating Hamas is Not Easy Task
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The commander of the 12th Brigade also dismissed hopes of the war subsiding within the next year, cautioning against unrealistic expectations among Israelis. Lieutenant Colonel Ivri Elbaz, commander of the […]

Shift in Policy – Arab League Ceases Labeling Hezbollah ‘Terrorist Organization’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Member states have now agreed to refrain from using this classification, allowing for renewed dialogue with Hezbollah. Hossam Zaki, Assistant Secretary-General of the Arab League, announced a significant policy shift […]

Russia’s Potential Role in the Gaza War – Hamas Deputy Leader Discusses Impact of Global Politics
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Abu Marzouk, who is currently visiting Moscow, emphasized the significance of Russia’s role if Israel’s war in Gaza were to expand. Mousa Abu Marzouk, the Deputy Head of Hamas’ Political […]

West Bank Fire – 200 Soldiers Evacuated from Israeli Military Base
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A fire earlier this week also broke out near a military base in Jerusalem, in what was a suspected arson attack. The Israeli army said it had evacuated some 200 […]

‘No Dignity Without Gaza Victory’ – Thousands Protest Against Israel’s War on Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Protest organizers in Yemen commended the continuing movements of support in Jordan, Morocco, and the universities of the US and Europe. Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets […]

GAZA LIVE BLOG: Israel’s Doomsday Weapon | Lapid: Netanyahu Will Fail | Fierce Fighting in Shejaiya – Day 267
By Palestine Chronicle Staff According to a new poll published by Channel 21, 66 percent of Israelis believe that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should leave political life and not run in the upcoming elections. […]

‘Our Responsibility’ – Spain Joins South Africa in ICJ Genocide Case against Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Spain expressed concerns about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, including limited access to aid and infrastructure destruction. Spain submitted a Declaration of Intervention to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) […]

Guiltless Night – A Poem (Dedicated to Majed Abu Marahel)
By Rus Bowden Long-distance runner Majed Abu Marahel, the first Palestinian to compete at the Olympics in 1996, died in Gaza on Tuesday due to Israel’s inhumane blockade on medication and the destruction of Gaza’s […]

‘Genocide Denial’ – US House Amendment Bars Use of Gaza Health Ministry Casualty Figures
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The US House of Representatives approved on Thursday an amendment that prohibits State Department officials from citing casualty figures provided by the Gaza Health Ministry amid Israel’s genocidal war on […]

Fierce Clashes in Shejaiya – Four Israeli Soldiers Killed, Five Wounded
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Al-Qassam fighters are engaged in fierce clashes from point-blank range with the invading enemy forces in the Shejaiya neighborhood,” the group said in a statement. The Israeli army evacuated four […]

US Navy Positions for Possible Evacuations – Tensions Escalate between Israel, Hezbollah
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Lebanese movement Hezbollah announced on Friday that its fighters targeted surveillance devices at an Israeli military site near Lebanon’s southern border. In response, the Israeli army launched raids and […]

NATO Summit in Washington – US Invites Israel, Arab Countries
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Financial Times reported on Friday that the United States has invited the foreign ministers of Israel and several Arab countries to attend the NATO summit in Washington next month. […]

‘Protecting Security’ – Israel Approves Smotrich’s Plan to Legalize Five Settlements
The plan includes measures against the Palestinian Authority, the legalization of five settlement outposts in the West Bank, and the issuance of tenders for thousands of new housing units in settlements. The Israeli Cabinet has […]

‘Enough is Enough’ – UN Officials Raise Concerns Over Israeli Violations, Killings in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Too many civilians have already lost their lives in Gaza. Too many women, too many children, in what was, without a doubt, an avoidable situation, it’s time to bring this […]

US Presidential Debate – Trump Calls Biden a ‘Bad, Weak Palestinian’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “He’s become like a Palestinian. But they don’t like him because he’s a very bad Palestinian. He’s a weak one.” In a slur against Palestinians, Donald Trump called US President […]

‘Long-Standing Source of Tension’ – Canada Imposes New Sanctions on Israeli Settlers
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Canada announced on Thursday a new set of sanctions targeting Israeli settlers for “extremist violence” against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank. This follows the country’s first-ever sanctions against settlers, […]