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EU Resumes Rafah Mission as Egyptians Protest Trump’s Gaza Displacement Plan
By Palestine Chronicle Staff As the EU resumes its Rafah border mission, Egyptians protest Trump’s call to displace Palestinians from Gaza. The EU resumed its Rafah Border crossing mission on Friday connecting the southern […]

Trump Invites Netanyahu to White House as US Envoy Visits Gaza and Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Trump’s letter to Netanyahu, dated January 28, invites the prime minister to visit next week week. US President Donald Trump has invited the Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu to be the […]

‘Expel Israelis,’ Iranian FM Suggests amid Criticism of Trump’s Gaza Proposal
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Iran’s FM Araghchi rejects Gaza expulsion proposal, warns against attacks on nuclear facilities, and calls for serious diplomacy. In an exclusive interview with Sky News, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi […]

‘Palestine is for Palestinians’ – Jordan Rejects Trump’s Call to Resettle Gaza Population
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Jordan firmly rejects any plans for the resettlement of Palestinians outside their homeland, emphasizing a solution must remain on Palestinian soil. Jordan has rejected any talk of the resettlement of […]

Trump Suggests ‘Cleansing’ Gaza – Far-Right Israeli Leaders Approve
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Trump’s proposed plan to “cleanse” Gaza and forcibly relocate Palestinians has sparked outrage, with backing from Israeli far-right leaders Ben-Gvir and Smotrich. US President Donald Trump has proposed a controversial […]

Trump Emphasizes Gaza Ceasefire – Majority of Israelis Back Prisoner Exchange Deal
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Trump underscores the importance of Gaza’s ceasefire while progress continues on prisoner exchanges between Hamas and Israel. US President Donald Trump emphasized the importance of maintaining the ceasefire agreement in […]

Israel Seeks 30-Day Extension to Withdrawal Deadline from South Lebanon
There are 72 hours left for the Israeli army to pull out from south Lebanon, according to a ceasefire agreement reached last November between Israel and Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked US […]

US Designates Ansarallah as Terrorist Group – Yemeni Leaders Call It ‘A Badge of Honor’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff President Trump’s designation of Ansarallah as a terrorist group escalates tensions in an already volatile region. The White House announced on Wednesday evening that US President Donald Trump has officially […]

Trump’s Nominee for UN Ambassador Says Israel Has ‘Biblical Right’ to West Bank
Trump’s UN ambassador nominee sparks controversy over stance on Israel and Palestinian rights. American President Donald Trump’s nominee for US ambassador to the United Nations backed the idea on Tuesday of far-right Israeli officials who […]

Trump Revokes Sanctions on Illegal Settlers amid Escalating West Bank Violence
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Trump’s decision is a reversal of a major policy action by Biden resulting in these settlers’ US assets being frozen. US President Donald Trump has rescinded an executive order by […]

Reaching Ceasefire in Gaza: A Tale of Trump’s Illusion and Biden’s Failure
By Jamal Kanj The ceasefire is a stark acknowledgment of Israel’s inability to impose its will, even with the unlimited US military aid and diplomatic cover. President Joe Biden, flanked by his Secretary of State […]

Trump: Gaza Ceasefire and Prisoner Exchange Deal ‘Very Close to Completion’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff President-elect Trump announces progress in Gaza ceasefire talks, with a deal expected by the end of the week. President-elect Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire agreement and a prisoner exchange […]

‘Next 24 Hours Pivotal’ – Final Draft of Ceasefire Deal Handed to Hamas, Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A final draft for a Gaza ceasefire deal has been handed to Hamas and Israel following a breakthrough in negotiations, with key prisoner exchange details emerging. Qatar has handed Hamas […]

Families of Israeli Captives Accuse Netanyahu of Sabotaging Deal, Appeal to Trump
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A representative for the prisoners’ families appealed directly to Trump, stating, “Netanyahu is sabotaging the exchange deal, and you are the only one who can pressure him.” The families of […]

‘Easier than Russia, Ukraine’ – Trump Says ‘Middle East Will Be Solved’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “As we speak, things are happening very productively on the Middle East …I think it’s more complicated than the Russia-Ukraine, but I think it’s easier to solve.” US President-elect Donald […]

‘Hell to Pay’ Remarks’ – Hamas Says Trump’s Language Should Be Directed at Netanyahu
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Hamas understands that Trump’s message is, in fact, directed primarily at Netanyahu and his government.” Senior Hamas Politburo official, Dr. Basem Naim, has accused Israel of using negotiations as a […]

Trump Not Keen on Israeli Annexation of West Bank – Report
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Such a move is reportedly seen as one that would be “a mistake for Israel” which would worsen its international standing, Newly elected US President, Donald Trump, opposes Israel’s reported […]

Gaza and Ukraine – Will Trump End or Escalate Biden’s Wars?
By Medea Benjamin & Nicolas J.S. Davies Any attempt by Trump to stop US military support for Ukraine will undoubtedly face fierce opposition from the pro-war forces in his own party. When Donald Trump takes […]

Voting against Genocide – How Palestine Has Become a Domestic US Political Issue
By Ramzy Baroud Millions of Americans took notice and acted upon their sense of collective rage to punish the Democrats for what they had done to the Palestinian people. Arab and Muslim American voters […]

From Stefanik to Huckabee – Donald Trump’s Cabinet is a Pro-Israel Swamp
By Robert Inlakesh Every single pick is either a Christian Zionist or Jewish Zionist, all of them hardliners in their stances on the issue. Upon the election of Donald Trump for his second term in […]

Iran Denies Allegations of Assassination Plot against Trump amid Renewed US Accusations
By Palestine Chronicle Staff This statement comes in response to renewed claims by the US Department of Justice, which unveiled charges related to an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Trump. The Iranian Foreign Ministry […]

‘Harris Has Herself to Blame’ – Stein Says Democrats Betrayed Their Base
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “The Democrats betrayed their base—I don’t see them coming back. The economic disparities are real. People are tired of the Democrats. They need to move over and allow a proper […]

Donald Trump Elected as US President – How Did the World React?
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Hamas said position regarding the new US administration will depend on its stances and practical actions towards the Palestinian people. “Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback! Your historic return to the […]

Election Day Spotlight – Where Harris and Trump Stand on Israel, Gaza
By Romana Rubeo Both Harris and Trump have repeatedly emphasized the importance of US-Israel relations, framing Israel’s security as a priority in the region. US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have always […]

No ‘Lesser Evil’ – A No-Win Dilemma for US Peace Voters
By Medea Benjamin & Nicolas J.S. Davies After so many wars under so many administrations of both parties, neither Republicans nor Democrats can claim to be a “lesser evil” on questions of war and peace, […]

‘Ceasefire before Inauguration’ – Trump Gave Netanyahu Deadline to End Gaza War
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In July, Trump called on Netanyahu to end the war “quickly” because Israel was “getting decimated with this publicity.” US presidential candidate Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu […]

Megadonor – Israeli-American Billionaire Gives Trump $95m for US Presidential Campaign
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The huge sums of money that Miriam Adelson has spent makes her one of Trump’s biggest donors this election season, according to Politico. Israeli-American billionaire Miriam Adelson has spent $95 […]

First Presidential Debate – Biden and Harris on Palestine in Their Own Words
By Romana Rubeo What did Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump say about the Israeli war on Gaza during their first 2024 election debate? Vice President Kamala Harris and former President […]

‘If I Don’t Win this Election, Israel is Doomed’ – Donald Trump
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “I better win, I better win, or you’re going to have problems like we’ve never had. We may have no country left.” US Presidential candidate Donald Trump has vowed that […]

‘Defend Israel’ – Trump Questions Strength of Israel Lobby in US (VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “When I’m back in the Oval Office I will support Israel’s right to win its war on terror, they have a right to win the war and I will give […]