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Month: June 2024

‘Holding On By A Thread’ – UN Official Says Gaza Humanitarian Aid Not Near Enough
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “What they have, if you look closely, is survival conditions. And barely. They’re holding on by a thread.” A UN humanitarian affairs officer has said there are no living conditions […]

The Man Who Should’ve Become PA President – Who Is Dr Aziz Dweik?
By Robert Inlakesh Repeatedly held by Israel in administrative detention, Dr. Aziz al-Dweik, or Abu Hisham, was the Hamas-affiliated elected official who could have become the President of the Palestinian Authority. Today, he stands as […]

Israeli Forces Detain 25, Including 7 Children, in Latest Raids – West Bank Round-up
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Palestinian children live in a hyper-militarized context where Israeli military incursions into Palestinian communities to arrest and intimidate Palestinian civilians is the norm.” Israeli forces have detained at least 25 […]

Supreme Court Mandate – Ultra-Orthodox Jews Must Serve in the Army
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In a landmark decision that could significantly impact Israel’s political scene, the country’s Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Tuesday that ultra-Orthodox Jews must be included in the military draft. All […]

Racial Violence – Texas Woman Tried to Drown Palestinian-American Child
By Palestine Chronicle Staff An American woman was charged with attempted capital murder after she tried to drown a 3-year-old Palestinian-American Muslim girl in an apartment complex pool in Texas. The police stated on […]

Shati Massacre – Ten Members of Haniyeh’s Family Killed, Including Sister
An Israeli bombing targeted on Monday night the family house of Ismail Haniyeh, the head of Hamas’ political bureau, in the Shati (Beach) Refugee Camp, west of Gaza City. The bombing resulted in the killing […]

GAZA LIVE BLOG: Arrest Warrants Soon | ‘Aid Delivery Impossible’ | Haniyeh’s Sister Killed – Day 263
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Ten members of Ismail Haniyeh’s family, including his sister, were killed in an Israeli raid on their family home in the Beach Refugee Camp. According to the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, […]

‘Under Rubble, Detained, Buried’ – 20,000 Children Missing in Gaza
Many of these children are trapped under rubble, detained, buried in unmarked graves, or separated from their families. Over 20,000 Palestinian children are missing in Gaza as a result of Israel’s ongoing assault on the […]

In Response to Israeli Victory Claims – Hamas Reveals Chinese ‘Red Arrow’ Missile
The revelation challenges claims by Israeli military leaders about an imminent victory over the Qassam Brigades. In an unprecedented development since the onset of the Israeli war on Gaza, the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing […]

Will and Persistence: The Destruction of Sports Infrastructure in Gaza Won’t Stop Sports
By Issam Khalidi It has been demonstrated throughout history that every time Israel attempts to destroy the Palestinian people, their history and culture, they come back stronger and more resilient than before. There is a […]

‘Expired Canned Foods’ – Food Poisoning Cases Reported in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Gaza’s government media office has accused Israel of implementing a systematic starvation policy and preventing Palestinians from receiving medical treatment. The consumption of expired canned food in the Gaza Strip […]

‘A Slice of Watermelon’ – Football Fans in Germany Handed Caps With Palestine Solidarity Symbol
Football fans in Germany were handed caps embroidered with images of watermelons as a symbol of solidarity with Palestine before several UEFA EURO 2024 group matches in the past few days. The solidarity caps were […]

Israeli Forces Re-Detain Cancer-Stricken Former Prisoner – West Bank Update
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Mohammed Zayed Khdairat was detained on June 1 following a military raid on his home for alleged incitement on social media. Israeli occupation forces have re-arrested Palestinian prisoners including a […]

‘Partial Deal’ – Netanyahu Openly Rejects US-Backed Proposal for Gaza Ceasefire
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The comments contradict recent statements from Biden administration officials, who claimed Netanyahu and his aides supported a proposal allegedly approved by the Israeli war cabinet. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu […]

Israeli Soldiers Injured – American Concerns Grow over Potential War with Hezbollah
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Israeli army announced that three soldiers were injured in shelling from Lebanon during the past hours, coinciding with Hezbollah’s announcement of bombing several Israeli sites in the north. On […]

‘Premeditated Crime’ – Israeli Airstrikes on UNRWA Facility, Clinic in Gaza Kills at Least Six
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Hamas called the attack “a premeditated crime” against the Palestinian people, the international community, as well as the United Nations and its institutions. At least four Palestinians have been killed […]

GAZA LIVE BLOG: Hamas Reveals ‘Red Arrow’ | Israel’s ‘Strategic Defeat’ | Army Hits Residential Squares in Gaza, Rafah – Day 262
By Palestine Chronicle Staff An Iranian army commander said that the Axis of Resistance will not remain silent in the face of any Israeli attack on Hezbollah and Lebanon. Two more health workers were […]

69 Percent of Gaza Schools for Displaced Hit by Israeli Strikes – UNRWA
More than eight months into the Israeli war, large parts of Gaza remain in ruins amid a severe blockade on food, clean water, and medicine. The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) reported on Sunday […]

‘Illusions and Lies’ – Lebanon Denies Telegraph Claims about Weapon Stockpile at Beirut Airport
The Air Transport Union also held the media outlet, along with “those who report on it and spread its falsehoods,” accountable for the safety of all personnel working at Beirut Airport across its facilities. The […]

‘Pivotal Ally’ – Gallant Heads to Washington for Talks amid US-Israel Tensions
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Gallant’s visit follows American discontent sparked by a recent video in which Netanyahu accused the United States of delaying the arrival of American weapons to Israel. Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav […]

‘Everything is on the Table’ – Smotrich Says Annexation Plan for West Bank is Not Secret
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Smotrich’s denial came after an audio recording obtained by the NYT revealed his plan to strengthen Israeli control over the occupied West Bank and abort any attempt to be part […]

Full-Scale War on Hezbollah Will Backfire on Israel and America’s Arab Client-Regimes
By Iqbal Jassat As the Lebanese movement Hezbollah raises the stakes in its battle with the Israeli settler colonial regime, alarm bells are ringing in despotic Arab regimes. After all, many of these reactionary governments […]

‘Rock for Palestine’ – Roger Waters, Yusuf Islam and Lowkey in Concert for Gaza
By Nurah Tape – The Palestine Chronicle “We live on that uncomfortable edge, on the brink of tears because we feel empathy for our brothers and sisters in Gaza and the other occupied territories […]

‘No Deal without Dismissal of Netanyahu’s Government’ – Thousands Protest in Tel Aviv
The anti-government protest organization, Hofshi Israel, estimated about 150,000 protesters participated in the rally, describing it as “the largest demonstration since October.” As tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Tel Aviv, […]

Hezbollah Hits Medulla – Council Head Criticizes Government amid Ongoing Attacks
By Palestine Chronicle Staff This statement came as sirens sounded in Metulla, Beit Hillel in Upper Galilee, and the Hula Valley near the Lebanese border on Saturday evening. The head of the Metulla Council […]

Israeli Bombings Devastate Gaza City, Killing Dozens – Genocide Continues
By Palestine Chronicle Staff More Israeli airstrikes targeted residential areas in Gaza City and the Nuseirat refugee camp on Sunday morning, resulting in the killing of at least ten civilians. Israel’s relentless bombing of […]

GAZA LIVE BLOG: Borrell: ‘Bloody Day’ | Lebanon War Looms | Rafah: Resistance Continues | Israeli Army: ‘We Targeted UNRWA Headquarters – Day 261
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The death toll resulting from the Israeli bombing of Gaza City rose to 56 in less than 24 hours. Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen has said that energy facilities are […]

‘Slaughter of Civilians’ – US Pilots Seek Conscientious Objector Status over Gaza War
By Palestine Chronicle Staff According to NBC, they “both referred to Israel’s attack on Gaza as genocide and said footage coming out of the region is weighing not only on them but many Americans.” […]

Growing up in Nuseirat – Where Massacres Become Routine
By Ramzy Baroud Nuseirat, like Gaza, is a representation of a culture that cannot be broken, no matter the firepower, or the extent of the massacres. I clearly remember my first day at an […]

‘Stopping the Atrocities’ – Cuba Joins South Africa in ICJ Genocide Case against Israel
Cuba emphasized that Israel, with US complicity, has consistently ignored its obligations as an occupying power under the Geneva Convention. Cuba announced on Friday that it will support South Africa’s case against Israel at the […]