On the Meaning of Sumoud
By Benay Blend In his poem “I Come from There,” Mahmoud Darwish distinguishes himself as the poet of resistance, insistent that he could make “a single word: Homeland” stand for Palestine, the place where he […]
Gaza siege
Two Palestinians Killed by Israeli Fire on Great Return March Anniversary
Israeli forces have killed a Palestinian man and a teenage boy and wounded 33 protesters, according to Palestinian medical officials. The protests mark the first anniversary of the often violent weekly border demonstrations in which […]
Million-Man March Sets off in Gaza on Land Day (VIDEO)
Injuries were reported among thousands of Palestinians who marched to the eastern borders of the besieged Gaza Strip, on Saturday, in commemoration of Land Day and as “The Great March of Return” protests mark one […]
Gaza: Electricity Cuts off, Leaving Thousands without Heating
Large areas in the besieged Gaza Strip had its electricity cut off since predawn Friday due to the failure of a second power generator. The Electric Distribution Company in Gaza confirmed that a second power […]
Israel: End ‘March of Return’ in Exchange for Easing Gaza Siege
Israel has offered a package of moves that would ease the siege imposed on the Gaza Strip in return for stopping the Great March of Return, local media reported. Israel’s Ynet News site said the Egyptian security […]
More than Half of Israelis Believe Gaza Attack Was ‘Too Soft’
Over half of Israelis believe that Israel’s recent attack on the Gaza Strip was too weak, while only three percent thought it constituted an excessive approach. The poll – which was published by Israel’s public […]
Israeli Ministers Bennett, Shaked Call for More Bombs on Gaza (VIDEOS)
Israel’s Education Minister Naftali Bennett and Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked have called for the bombardment of the Gaza Strip to be intensified after a night of heavy air strikes on the territory. The duo – […]
Israel Closes Gaza Border Crossings
Israeli authorities decided to close Karam Abu Salem (Kerem Shalom), Gaza’s main commercial crossing, on Monday. Raed Fattouh, an official responsible for the entry of goods into Gaza, confirmed that Israeli border authorities informed him […]
Palestinian Youth Succumbs to Wounds in Gaza
A 24-year-old Palestinian succumbed to his wounds, on Sunday morning, that he had sustained during Saturday’s night protests, also known as “Night Confusion,” east of Beit Hanoun, in the northern besieged Gaza Strip. Israeli forces […]
UNHRC Condemn Israel’s Use of ‘Lethal Force’ in Gaza
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) yesterday condemned Israel’s “apparent intentional use of unlawful lethal and other excessive force” against civilian protesters in the Gaza Strip during the Great March of Return. In addition […]
Scores of Palestinians Injured in Weekly Gaza Protests
At least 30 Palestinians were shot and injured, while dozens of others suffered from tear-gas inhalation, as Israeli forces suppressed protesters along the eastern borders of the besieged Gaza Strip, on Friday. The Palestinian Ministry […]
Israeli Forces Shoot, Injure Palestinian Man in Gaza
Israeli forces shot and injured one Palestinian east of al-Breij refugee camp, in the central besieged Gaza Strip, on Thursday evening. Medical sources confirmed that Israeli forces opened fire at a group of Palestinian youths […]
Palestinian Mothers Are always in the Front Line in Gaza
Tens of thousands of Palestinian women participated in the weekly massive demonstrations dubbed the Great March of Return, under direct Israeli fire along the perimeter fence with Israel. The women are usually walking with all […]
Gaza Prepares for Massive Demonstration on March 30
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said that his movement is preparing for a massive demonstration on the occasion of Land Day, which marks the first anniversary of the Great March of Return and Breaking the Siege, […]
4 Palestinians Shot, Injured in Gaza’s Night Protests (VIDEO)
Four Palestinians were shot and injured with Israeli live ammunition during “Night Confusion” protests along the eastern fence separating the besieged Gaza Strip from Israel, on late Monday. Medical sources confirmed that one Palestinian was […]
Gaza’s Only Pharmaceutical Factory Struggling to Survive Israeli Restrictions
The only pharmaceutical factory in the Gaza Strip is struggling to survive Israeli restrictions and the economic crises brought about by the 12-year siege imposed on the coastal enclave. The factory has been subjected to […]
Israel’s UN Ambassador: We Will Use ‘Uncompromising Force’ against Gaza
Israel yesterday warned it would use “uncompromising force” against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip should the UN Security Council not condemn the alleged launching of two rockets towards Tel Aviv. Israel’s Ambassador to […]
Gantz Calls for Israel to ‘Act Aggressively’ after Gaza Missiles (VIDEO)
Benny Gantz, head of Kachol Lavan political party, called on overnight Thursday for Israel “to act aggressively against violations of our sovereignty and against an attack on the security of the state of Israel.” Gantz: […]
Gaza Calls off Great March of Return (VIDEO)
Palestinians have called off their weekly peaceful protests along the fence separating besieged Gaza Strip from Israel, the Higher National Commission for the March of Return and Breaking the Siege announced today. The agency said […]
Israel Strikes Gaza in Massive Escalation after Two Rockets Land near Tel Aviv (VIDEO)
Israel launched air strikes on Gaza hours after rockets were fired near Tel Aviv, raising fears of a major escalation in the besieged Gaza Strip. Explosions were heard in the Gaza Strip early Friday and […]
Palestinian Man Succumbs to Wounds in Gaza
A 23-year-old Palestinian succumbed to wounds, on late Monday, that he had sustained in February, east of al-Breij refugee camp, in the central besieged Gaza Strip. According to medical sources, the Palestinian was identified as […]
Israeli Forces Shoot, Injure Palestinian Teen in Gaza
A Palestinian youth was shot and injured with Israeli live fire along the eastern borders of the central besieged Gaza Strip, on late Saturday. The spokesperson of the Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza, Ashraf al-Qidra, […]
Gaza: Israeli Forces Shoot, Injure Palestinian Youth
A Palestinian youth was injured with Israeli live fire, on late Tuesday, east of the al-Breij refugee camp, in the central besieged Gaza Strip. Locals told Ma’an that Israeli forces opened heavy fire towards a […]
Israeli Forces Open Fire at Palestinian Protesters in Gaza
Israeli forces opened heavy fire towards Palestinians during the “Night Confusion” protest, east of Gaza City, on late Monday. Khader Adnan releasedLawyer detained after responding to summons to MoskobiyaHebron: PPS detain journalistNight Confusion e Al-Bureij […]
Israeli Navy Opens Fire at Fishermen in Gaza
Israeli naval forces opened fire, on Monday, towards Palestinian fishing boats off the coast of the northern besieged Gaza Strip. A Ma’an reporter said that Israeli naval forces opened fire at Palestinians fishing boats within […]
Israeli Airstrikes Target Resistance Sites across Gaza
Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes targeting resistance sites, on late Saturday, in the southern and central besieged Gaza Strip. Local sources said that Israeli warplanes targeted two resistance sites, in southern and central Gaza. Israeli […]
Israeli Army Launches ‘Surprise’ Military Drill Simulating Gaza Invasion
The Israeli military concluded a “large-scale”, surprise drill yesterday, that simulated various scenarios including an invasion of the occupied Gaza Strip, reported the Jerusalem Post. The drill saw “the participation of all forces throughout the military […]
Gaza: Israeli Forces Injure 3 Palestinians during Night Protests (VIDEO)
Three Palestinians were shot and injured by Israeli forces, who opened heavy fire towards Palestinian protesters, along the eastern borders of the besieged Gaza Strip, on late Monday. The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza […]
Gazans Call for Abbas’ Resignation at Rally against Palestinian Authority (VIDEO)
Hundreds of Palestinians have rallied in Gaza City demanding that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas step down. Photos and videos of Saraya Square show crowds this afternoon chanting “Go, go, Abbas, that’s the demand of […]
Palestinian Teen Killed by Israeli Army Gunfire
For the 48th week in a row, Palestinians on Friday converged along the Gaza-Israel buffer zone to take part in ongoing rallies against Israel’s occupation and the 12-year siege of the Gaza Strip. In a statement, Gaza’s National Authority for Breaking the Siege […]
