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Human Rights

Puberty under Fire: The Struggles of a Gaza Girl Living through War and Down Syndrome
By Shaimaa Eid Puberty is one of the most challenging phases in any girl’s life, and this is a reality many displaced girls in Gaza are facing, but R.’s case is more complex. In one […]

Hamas Files Legal Appeal for Removal from UK’s Banned List
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “The British government, through its biased policies, still bears legal and moral responsibility for what our people are suffering from in terms of daily massacres, a stifling siege, and systematic […]

‘Years of Injustice’ – Ahmed Manasra Freed after Ten Years in Israeli Prisons
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli authorities released Manasra on Thursday away from the main gate of Nafha Prison, where his family had been waiting to welcome him. Israel has released Ahmed Manasra, who was […]

‘Shame on You!’ – Microsoft AI CEO Confronted over ‘Powering Genocide’ in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Pro-Palestinian Microsoft employees disrupted the company’s 50th anniversary celebrations, publicly condemning its contracts with the Israeli military. A pro-Palestinian protest disrupted Microsoft’s 50th anniversary celebration on Friday, highlighting growing backlash […]

UN Extends Francesca Albanese’s Mandate despite Pro-Israel Pushback
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The UN Human Rights Council has backed Francesca Albanese’s reappointment, resisting a coordinated campaign to remove her from her post. The United Nations Human Rights Council has voted to extend […]

Gaza’s Endless Night: ‘We Strive for a Chance to Heal’
By Noor Abu Mariam We are living in a constant whirlpool of fear, where even temporary safety feels like a mirage. The fear of hunger, of displacement, of becoming mere numbers in an endless list. […]

Pro-Israel Group Targeting Penn University’s Palestine Activists, Funded from ‘Inside’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The several highly-produced online dossiers by Canary Mission alleging antisemitism essentially outed those participating in the pro-Palestinian protests into the public domain. The pro-Israel group, Canary Mission, which seeks to […]

Judge Rules Mahmoud Khalil Case to Continue in New Jersey
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The decision marks the second time that the US administration has unsuccessfully sought to transfer the case to Louisiana. A federal judge has ruled that the legal challenge over Columbia […]

‘Torture Jails’ – Investigation Exposes Violations against Palestinian Detainees
By Palestine Chronicle Staff An investigation by The Independent has revealed the severe violations faced by Palestinians in Israeli prisons, including torture and physical and psychological abuse. The British news outlet The Independent published […]

Israeli Government’s Use of ‘Toxic Deflection’ to Justify Annihilation of Palestinians
By Dr. Mimi Syed I say to the world, do not get fooled or distracted by these toxic strategies the US and Israel use. Do not let anyone talk you out of your humanity. As […]

Over 100 Killed Every Day in Gaza since March 18 – Euro-Med Rights Monitor
By Palestine Chronicle Staff According to Euro-Med Monitor, the Israeli army has killed 830 Palestinians and injured an additional 1,787 since dawn on March 18. Since resuming its genocidal assault on the Gaza Strip […]

Palestinian Rights are Human Rights: A History of Denial and Resistance
By Dr. M. Reza Behnam Human rights are rooted in the ancient ideas of civility, equality and justice. The term is used frequently, but less often reflected upon. The philosophical belief that certain rights are […]

Israel Displaces 200 Families in Tulkarm, Deploys Additional Forces for Jenin Raid
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Under the watchful eye of the Palestinian Authority, and often with direct support from the PA, the Israeli army continues its most violent raid against Jenin for the 56th consecutive […]

22 Years Since Rachel Corrie’s Killing: A Legacy of Solidarity and Resistance
By Palestine Chronicle Staff 22 years ago today, American activist Rachel Corrie was crushed to death by an Israeli bulldozer as she tried to stop the demolition of a Palestinian home in Gaza. On […]

Settlers Attack West Bank Village, Set Fire to Six Palestinian Homes
Israeli occupation forces also reportedly stormed the village and fired live ammunition, tear gas, and sound bombs towards residents who attempted to reach the burning homes to extinguish the flames. Illegal Israeli Jewish settlers attacked […]

UN Report Exposes Sexual Violence, Genocidal Acts by Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The release of the report, according to a press release, was accompanied by two days of public hearings held in Geneva. Israel has increasingly employed sexual, reproductive and other forms […]

Aid as a Weapon: Gaza Blockade Leaves Three Dead, Sparks Outrage
Israeli occupation forces continue to block humanitarian aid to Gaza as Palestinian sources report three killed, while Doctors Without Borders denounce the use of aid as a bargaining chip. Three Palestinians were killed in the […]

UNICEF: 90% of Gaza’s Population Lacks Water amid New Israeli Blockades
By Palestine Chronicle Staff UN agencies estimate that 1.8 million people – over half of them children – urgently need water, sanitation and hygiene assistance. Severe water shortages in the Gaza Strip have reached […]

Life on the Brink of Thirst: Kidney Patients in Gaza Struggle amid Water Shortages
By Shaimaa Eid Kidney patients in Gaza face a dire shortage of clean water, medicine, and dialysis, struggling for survival amid ongoing war and devastation. Inside the corridors of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in central Gaza, […]

US Asks Hamas to Release 10 Israeli Captives for Ceasefire Extension, Official Says
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A potential US proposal, discussed in Doha with Hamas, includes the release of captives in exchange for a Gaza ceasefire extension, catching Israeli officials by surprise, according to reports. A […]

UN Warns Situation in West Bank ‘Deeply Alarming’, Urges Protection for Civilians
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “We once again underscore that international law must be respected at all times and civilians must be protected.” Stephane Dujarric, UN Spokesperson UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric has warned about the […]

‘Systematic Crimes’ – Elderly Palestinian Prisoner Dies in Israeli Custody
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Hamas said the latest death confirms Israel’s “brutality, its complete disregard for all human values, and its total denial of all international norms and conventions related to the rights of […]

Israel Cuts Power to Two Gaza Desalination Plants – Thousands Deprived of Water
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The plants produce about 20,000 cubic meters of desalinated water daily which supply about 70 percent of the area’s residents with water. Israel has cut off power to two desalination […]

Palestinian Detainee Dies in Israeli Prison – Death Toll Rises to 61 since Oct 2023
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Khaled Abdullah, whose release was expected in the coming weeks, was held since November 9, 2023, and died in the Meggido Prison on February 23, 2025. A 40-year-old Palestinian man […]

Rights Group Slams ‘Shocking’ Conditions of Freed Palestinian Detainees, Urges ICC Probe
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Israel must immediately cease its crime of enforced disappearance against Palestinian prisoners and detainees from the Gaza Strip; reveal all secret detention camps; reveal the names, whereabouts, and fates of […]

Gaza’s Medical Workers ‘Unlawfully Detained, Tortured, Starved’ – Report
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “This suggests a systemic policy that violates human rights and, more broadly, indicates that such arrests are arbitrary and unlawful under international legal standards.” A new report by the Physicians […]

Israeli Army Demolishes More Homes, Continues Onslaught in West Bank
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In Jenin and its refugee camp, the Israeli occupation continued its aggression for the 31st consecutive day, which resulted in the killing of 26 Palestinians. The Israeli army has demolished […]

Video Shows Israeli Occupation’s Mistreatment of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli forces released a video showing Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a Gaza hospital director, handcuffed and exhausted, after his arrest under the “unlawful combatant” law. Israeli media outlets released a […]

Doctors Against Genocide to Visit US Senate – Demand Action over Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The coalition of medical professionals is also demanding the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya and all other healthcare workers detained by Israel. More than 100 medical professionals from across […]

Israel Fails to Meet Ceasefire Pledges, Restricts Aid, Essential Supplies for Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to not approve the entry of mobile homes and heavy equipment into Gaza. The number of aid trucks entering the Gaza Strip over […]