IN PHOTOS: Seeking Warmth in Beith Lahia
By Mahmoud Ajjour – Gaza A Palestinian family in the town of Beith Lahia, northern Gaza Strip, seeks warmth by the flames of an open fire during a cold night in Gaza. With temperatures dropping […]
Features
Report: Increase in Racism and Incitement against Palestinians, Arabs in 2021
The Arab Center for Advancement of Social Media, 7Amleh, released on Tuesday the findings of the “Index of Racism and Incitement on Israeli Social Media in 2021”, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. The […]
IN PHOTOS: 45 Palestinian Women and Their Art
By Mahmoud Ajjour – Gaza The artwork and embroideries of 45 Palestinian women from the Gaza Strip were selected to participate in an art gallery known as the Riyadiat – women pioneers. The gallery was […]
Israeli Pegasus Spyware Found on Prominent Human Rights Activists’ Phones in Bahrain, Jordan
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The phones of two leading activists for human rights in the Arab world were found to have been infected by Israeli Pegasus spyware, according to Israeli media. The Israeli newspaper […]
Over 70 Jewish Organizations, Individuals Endorse Boycott of Sydney Festival over ‘Art-Washing’ of Israeli Apartheid
More than 70 Jewish organizations and individuals have signed an open letter endorsing the boycott of the 2022 Sydney Festival over what they called art-washing of Israeli apartheid, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. […]
Palestinian Runner Wins First Place in Egypt Marathon Race
Palestinian runner Sami Nateel, of the Al-Maghazi Services Club in the Gaza Strip, won on Friday the first place in the 5K race at the Egypt International Marathon , the official Palestinian news agency WAFA […]
Hollywood Stars Support Emma Watson after her Solidarity Post with Palestine
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A number of Hollywood stars have issued a statement in support of British actress Emma Watson, after she posted an Instagram post showing solidarity with the Palestinian people, the UK-based […]
Outrage as Arab World Institute President Compares Pro-BDS Intellectuals to Sheep
The President of the Arab World Institute in Paris compared Arab intellectuals who objected to the display of Israeli artworks as part of an exhibition to ‘sheep’, in an interview with Radio J, the New […]
US Army Officers Visit Hebron in a Tour Led by Jewish Settlement Spokesman
By Palestine Chronicle Staff US Army officers carried out a visit of the occupied West Bank city of Hebron (Al-Khalil) last week, led by the spokesmen of the city’s illegal Jewish settlements, the Israeli […]
‘Hashtag Palestine’: New Report Highlights Rise in Violations of Palestinian Digital Rights
By Palestine Chronicle Staff 2021 saw the continuation and rise in violations of Palestinian digital rights, according to a new report released on Tuesday by the non-profit organization 7Amleh-The Arab Center for Social Media […]
‘Huge Victory’: Israel’s Weapons Manufacturer Forced to Close Site near Manchester (VIDEOS)
Palestine advocacy groups have claimed a “huge victory” against Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems, which decided to shut one of its UK branches, the Middle East Monitor reported. On Monday, Elbit sold off its Ferranti […]
Miriam Margolyes ‘Totally Supports Emma Watson’s Remarks on Palestine’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Renowned British actress Miriam Margolyes, who played Professor Sprout in the immensely popular ‘Harry Potter’ saga, declared her support for Emma Watson’s recent stand on Palestine in a conversation with […]
Over 20 International Performers Pull out of Sydney Festival over ‘Artwashing’ of Israeli Apartheid
More than 20 international performers have pulled out of the 2022 Sydney Festival over the “artwashing” of the Israeli apartheid and oppression of the Palestinian people, media reports have said, as conveyed by the Palestinian […]
‘You’re Pissing Me Off’: Israeli Diplomat Yells at European Envoys
By Palestine Chronicle Staff An Israeli senior Foreign Ministry official reportedly lost her temper during a meeting with a group of diplomats from 16 European countries, Israeli media reported on Thursday. According to the […]
Photo Gallery: Gaza’s Greek Orthodox Community Celebrates Christmas
By Mahmoud Ajjour – Gaza Palestinians from the Greek Orthodox community in the Gaza Strip pray during Christmas Eve Mass at St. Porphyrios Church in Gaza City. The Palestinian Christian community is one of the […]
Australian Artists Boycott Sydney Festival over Israel’s Funding
Almost 30 Australian artists and organizations are boycotting the 2022 Sydney Festival due to the Israeli Embassy providing $20,000 to put on a performance by Israeli choreographer Ohad Naharin, the Middle East Monitor reported. Melbourne […]
Death of Abu Hawwash Would Be ‘Assassination’: Palestinians Rally for Palestinian Hunger Striker (PHOTOS)
By Mahmoud Ajjour – Gaza Hundreds of Palestinians in Gaza joined a solidarity march on Monday night in solidarity with Palestinian prisoner Hisham Abu Hawwash. Abu Hawwash, 40, has just completed his 140 days of […]
How Many Ambulances, How Many Stretchers: Stories from Qalandiya
By Tamar Fleishman How long does it take for Gaza patients to go back home from a hospital in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus? How many stretchers do they have to be dragged […]
UK Actress Emma Watson Expresses Solidarity with Palestinian People
English actress and activist Emma Watson has expressed her solidarity with the Palestinian people via a post on her Instagram official page on Monday, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. The 31-year-old Harry Potter […]
Hope Through Art: Happy New Year from Mohammed Tutah (PHOTOS)
By Mahmoud Ajjour – Gaza Mohammed Tutah lost his leg when an Israeli missile fell on his house in the Zaytoun neighborhood, east of Gaza City on December 29, 2008. Several members of his family […]
Freedom Flotilla-Sponsored Ambulance Serves Disabled Patients in Gaza (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
By Roger Fowler The ambulance sponsored by Freedom Flotilla Coalition campaigns on the international Miles of Smiles solidarity convoy is now busy serving the needs of disabled patients in Gaza. The specially fitted ambulance has […]
Fawwadnak: Song of Resistance and Representation (VIDEO)
By Haidar Eid 2021 was a tough year for Palestine; more criminal wars on besieged Gaza, more settlements in the West Bank, and more racist attacks on Palestinian citizens of Israel. This, however, raised […]
Hollywood Star Susan Sarandon Reiterates Support for Palestinian People
American actress Susan Sarandon has once again reiterated her support for Palestine and the Palestinian people. The 75-year-old actress tweeted a picture that included a tweet by South Africa’s late retired Archbishop and anti-apartheid icon, […]
American Muslims Extend Solidarity, Holiday Greetings to Palestine’s Christians (VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The American Muslim organization American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) extended its holiday greetings to the Palestinian Christian community in Palestine. In a video released on Christmas eve, AMP highlighted some […]
The Other (Side) – A Poem
By Timothy McCord I wonder if you wonder how it would feel if the boot were on the other foot; would it make you shudder to be that other that is me? To know […]
Palestinians in Bethlehem Celebrate Christmas, Despite Covid Pandemic
While the Coronavirus pandemic put a damper on 2020 Christmas celebrations, traditional marching band parades rekindled this year’s Christmas spirit in Bethlehem, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. Palestinian scout troops marched towards Manger […]
Palestine National Team for Amputees Hopes to Qualify for World Cup – PHOTO ESSAY
By Mahmoud Nasser Two weeks ago, the Palestinian National Football Team for Amputees officially commenced, on December 2, their training sessions under the supervision of the Red Cross in the Palestine Stadium in Gaza. The […]
Palestinians Welcome Victory of Chile’s Boric, Who Called Israel ‘Murderous State’
Palestinian solidarity groups welcomed the election of Chile’s next president Gabriel Boric, who has openly criticized illegal Jewish settlements in occupied Palestine, The New Arab reported on Tuesday. Chile has elected Gabriel Boric, a left-wing […]
Palestinian Artists Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme Solo Show at The Art Institute of Chicago (PHOTOS)
By Romana Rubeo ‘If Only This Mountain between us Could Be Ground to Dust’ is the first exhibition by Palestinian artists Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme in a major US museum. Curated by Maite […]
Rain and Freeze Coming to Gaza: The Palestine Chronicle Photographs the Impending Storm (PHOTOS)
By Mahmoud Ajjour – Gaza The Gaza Strip is anticipating an early winter storm on Monday. Intense rain is to be expected, followed by strong winds and sandstorms. Later in the evening, more showers are […]
