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Prominent Activist Ali Abunimah Released from Swiss Prison – Update
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Ali Abunimah was released from a Swiss prison on Monday and deported from the country. UPDATE: “On Monday evening I was brought to Zurich airport in handcuffs, in a small […]

‘Premeditated Intentions to Fight’: French MP Slams Israeli Fans after Paris Match
By Palestine Chronicle Staff French MP Raphaël Arnault has accused Israeli fans of deliberately inciting trouble during their team’s match against France in Saint-Denis, a suburb of Paris. In a post on X on […]

Israel to Its Citizens: Avoid Cultural, Sporting Events in Europe
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israel’s National Security Council warned on Sunday Israelis against attending cultural and sporting events in Europe in fear of incidents similar to those of last week in Amsterdam. The council […]

What Really Happened with Israeli Hooligans in Amsterdam – Video Explainer
By Palestine Chronicle Staff What really happened in Amsterdam? And why is mainstream media only telling part of the story? The Israeli hooligans, in the capital for the upcoming UEFA Europa League match against […]

From Milan to Mossad – The Israeli Link in Italy’s Spy Scandal
By Romana Rubeo Reports indicate that Israel’s spy intelligence agency Mossad was involved in deals with the Milan-based firm Equalize. Italy is engulfed in a major espionage scandal following allegations that a private investigation […]

Paris Prosecutor Seeks Prison Sentence for French Activist Chanting ‘Intifada’ at a Protest
By Palestine Chronicle Staff D’Imzalène was arrested on September 24 for calling in a Paris rally on September 8 for an ‘Intifada’. The Paris prosecutor’s office demanded on Wednesday an eight-month suspended prison sentence […]

Retaliation against Aggression is Legitimate Right – Iran Tells US, EU Countries
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Iran has responded to calls from the United States and European countries to “step back” from its threats against Israel, emphasizing that it does not need anyone’s “permission” to retaliate […]

War on Intellectuals – France Arrests Renowned Political Scientist for Gaza Solidarity
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The European Jewish Organization filed a complaint about the expert on the Arab world and Islamophobia for reposting a post on X on January 2. A renowned French political scientist […]

‘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 […]

Students in Nordic Countries, Netherlands Join Global Uprising against Israeli War in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Though some western governments are calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, many continue to support Israel politically and militarily in its ongoing war. A wave of university campus protests across […]

‘Try Macron, Not Atal’ – Algerian Player Sentenced for Gaza Solidarity
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Pending a final verdict, Atal will be banned from leaving France and will therefore miss the first phase of Algeria’s preparations for the continental tournament. Algerian international Youcef Atal, currently […]

Protests in Germany, Netherlands Demand ‘Ceasefire Now’
Demonstrations were seen in European cities on Sunday in support of occupied Palestine, with thousands gathering in Berlin for a vehicle convoy, and hundreds marching to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. Meanwhile, […]

Europe Protests Demand Permanent Gaza Ceasefire
Tens of thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets in cities across Europe against Israel’s onslaught on the Gaza Strip, demanding a permanent ceasefire. These protests took place as a temporary four-day ceasefire came […]

‘Targeting Palestinian Activism in Europe’: PCPA Condemns Detention of Amin Abou Rashed
The Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad (PCPA) condemned on Monday Dutch authorities over their detention of the organization’s head, Amin Abou Rashed, stressing his detention “lacks legal evidence.” In a statement, the PCPA said that […]

IN PHOTOS: Palestinians Celebrate Norway Cup Victory
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Norway Cup concluded. It was won by the ‘Gaza Kids’ team. According to the Norway Cup website, it is “the world’s largest football tournament for children and young people […]

Palestinian Football Star Dabbagh Shines in First Game with Belgium’s Charleroi
By Sammy Baroud From his humble beginnings at Hilal Al Quds, Palestinian football star Oday Dabbagh first made history in Portugal. Now, he is at it again, this time in Belgium. Palestinan footballer Oday Dabbagh […]

Handala is Coming to Gaza: Freedom Flotilla Building Solidarity for Palestine
By Roger Fowler This year the Freedom Flotilla boat, the Handala, is sailing across Europe to build support for the Palestinian people. Since 2008 international activists have organized numerous solidarity flotillas to the Gaza Strip […]

Burning of the Quran and the Counter-offensive: Why the West is Panicking
By Ramzy Baroud Why is the right to insult Muslims so cherished, so sacred in the view of Western governments and laws? And why burn the Quran now? Desecrating, then burning the Holy Quran […]

Palestinian Christian Leader Responds to Burning of Quran in Sweden: This is What He Said
Reactions and condemnations of the burning of the Muslim Holy Quran in Sweden on Wednesday continued. One of Palestine’s most respected Christian authorities, Atallah Hanna added his voice to those who raised their voices in […]

German Court Rules in Favor of Palestinian Journalist Dismissed by Deutsche Welle
A court in Germany ruled on Tuesday that the dismissal of a Palestinian journalist by German broadcaster Deutsche Welle for alleged expression of anti-Semitic and anti-Israel views was invalid, The New Arab reported. The Berlin […]

The Beloved ‘Cavaliere’: Berlusconi’s Death Will Not Resolve Italy’s Democracy Problem
By Ramzy Baroud Berlusconi would have never ruled over Italy if it were not for the near complete distrust of the others, those who speak of democracy, balance of power and respect for institutions, […]

Geneva Municipality Cancels Exhibition Featuring Palestinian Prisoners
The city of Geneva has decided to ban a Palestinian exhibition that highlights the suffering of Palestinian prisoners inside Israeli prisons, Israeli media reported on Tuesday. According to the Israeli news website Ynet News, this […]

Reports: Israel Closing in on Arrow 3 Missile Sale to Germany
An agreement relating to Israel’s sale of its Arrow-3 missile defense system to Germany will likely be signed within a few months, the head of the project’s main contractor said on Monday. “We are moving […]

Who Said BDS Has ‘Already Failed’?: European Cities Boycott Apartheid Israel
By Ramzy Baroud A succession of events starting in Barcelona, Spain, in February, and followed in Liège, Belgium, and Oslo, Norway, in April sent a strong message to Israel: The Palestinian Boycott, Divestment and […]

Activists Say UK Police Used ‘Excessive Force’ against Pro-Palestine Protestors
Activists staging a week-long demonstration outside a subsidiary of Israeli arms firm Elbit Systems in the UK have accused British police of using excessive force to crack down on their right to protest, The New […]

German Palestinian Deported from Israel, Held at Airport for 32 Hours (VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A German national of Palestinian origin was deported from the Ben-Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv after being threatened and humiliated, Israeli media reported on Friday. Cinin Abuzeed, 19, posted a […]

European Diplomats Visit Palestinian School at Risk of IsraelI Demolition
European diplomats visited a Palestinian school at risk of Israeli demolition in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, The New Arab reported. The British Consulate in Jerusalem said it had joined other missions at the […]

France24 Suspends Renowned Journalist over Pro-Palestine Stance
France24 TV suspended renowned Palestinian journalist Laila Odeh on Saturday, after opening an investigation into her use of “pro-Palestine” terminology on her personal social media accounts, the Middle East Monitor reported. The television network accused […]

Netanyahu: Israel Will Help Italy Become Energy Hub
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that Israel intends to export gas to Europe via Italy, promising much greater cooperation between the two countries, Reuters news agency reported. […]

Netanyahu Calls on Italy to Recognize Jerusalem as Israeli Capital
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he would ask Italy to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, Reuters news agency reported. Netanyahu, who is facing protests […]