Egypt Closes Rafah Crossing for Three Days (VIDEO)
Egypt today closed the Rafah crossing between the occupied Gaza Strip for three days, this is the first time the border has been closed since it was opened at the start of the Muslim holy […]
Human Rights
Corbyn to Accuse Israeli Army of ‘War Crimes’ over Gaza Protest Killings (VIDEO)
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has accused the Israeli Army of “committing wilful killings” that constitute “war crimes,” during demonstrations in Gaza. The Jewish Chronicle claims they have seen a briefing document sent by Corbyn’s office […]
Prisoners Solidarity Group Launches Petition to Free Palestinian MP
Prisoners rights group Samidoun has launched a petition calling on the Israeli government to release Palestinian MP Khalida Jarrar, 54, who has been under administrative detention for almost a year. 180+ groups demand Israel free […]
Palestinian Teen Shot in Gaza Succumbs to Wounds
A Palestinian teen on Thursday succumbed to wounds he sustained from Israeli army fire in the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian News Agency WAFA. Mustafa Abu Azzum, 17, was injured in the head in the […]
How Will the Election of Doug Ford as Premier of Ontario Affect the Pro-Palestinian Movement?
By Yves Engler In one of his first post-election moves, Ford announced that he would seek to ban an annual Palestinian solidarity event. After the recent Al Quds (Jerusalem) Day protest brought over 500 people […]
The Future of Gaza: Responses from Leading Intellectuals
By Cihan Aksan & Jon Bailes – State of Nature ‘One Question’ is a monthly series in which we ask leading thinkers to give a brief answer to a single question. This month, we ask: What is […]
79 Artists, Academics, and Producers Condemn Ruhrtriennale Censorship against BDS Supporters
Massive Attack, Patti Smith, Danny Glover, and Viggo Mortensen were among the 79 international artists, writers, and producers who condemned the German arts and music festival Ruhrtriennale’s attempt to censor Scottish band Young Fathers over […]
Israel to Extend Detention of French-Palestinian Lawyer by 3 Months (VIDEO)
On Saturday, French Palestinian lawyer Salah Hamouri will attend a confirmation hearing in Jerusalem District Court where his colleagues at the Palestinian NGO Addameer are told, his administrative detention order will be renewed for at […]
Did Israel Inspire Trump’s Family Separation Policy?
By Ramzy Baroud This past May, the United States Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, announced the government’s ‘zero tolerance’ policy at US border crossings. It was a matter of weeks before the new policy began yielding […]
Israel to Build a Goods Port for Gaza in Cyprus, but at a Price
Tel Aviv has discussed the establishment of a seaport for the Gaza Strip in Cyprus, Israeli media reports. Israel’s proposal, now being considered by Nicosia, comes after it has actually maintained a blockade of Gaza […]
French Company Withdraws from Israel’s Jerusalem Rail Project
French engineering company Systra has withdrawn from part of Israel’s construction of a rail network in occupied Jerusalem, after its connection to the project was revealed by the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH). French […]
US Departure from UNHRC is Reflection of Widespread Impunity
By Ramona Wadi There is a major flaw which is overlooked when discussing the US withdrawal from the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC). On one hand, it shows the collaborative efforts of Israel and the […]
Israel Evacuates 21 Palestinian Families in Jordan Valley
Israeli occupation authorities delivered evacuation notices to 21 Palestinian families in the Jordan Valley area of the northern occupied West Bank late Thursday night, in order to make way for active military training. Israel evacuates […]
Anti-PA Demonstrations Continue in Ramallah (VIDEOS)
Hundreds of Palestinians demonstrated Saturday in the occupied West Bank to demand the Palestinian Authority lift punitive measures against the Hamas-run Gaza Strip, an AFP reporter said. ??'s strategy is the division of ?? by […]
Israeli Forces Detain Activists, Journalists near Hebron
Israeli forces detained on Saturday a number of activists and journalists standing in solidarity with Palestinian farmers in the town of Bani Naim, east of Hebron (Al-Khalil), according to Palestinian news agency, Wafa. The activists […]
Felicia Langer, Tireless Defender of Human Rights, Passes Away
By Ludwig Watzal A great Israeli-German Jewish lawyer and activist, Felicia Langer passed away. Her death represents a loss to the Palestinian people’s struggle for justice, human rights, and self-determination. She and her late husband Mieciu, […]
Israeli Minister Warns of New War on Gaza (VIDEO)
Israel’s Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked has warned that the government might launch another war against the Gaza Strip because Palestinians continue to fly “incendiary kites” over Israeli farms, Quds Press reported on Friday. Shaked also accused […]
Israeli Forces Injure Five Palestinians near Gaza Fence
At least five Palestinians were injured near the fence separating Gaza from Israel on Friday as Israeli forces opened fire at hundreds of peaceful protesters, according to Palestinian news agency, Wafa. This is Gaza today. […]
Gaza’s Former Health Minister Invites Prince William to Visit Strip
A former Palestinian Minister of Health in the Gaza Strip has sent an open invitation to Britain’s Prince William to visit the besieged territory during his forthcoming tour of the region. Dr. Basem Naim is […]
Israeli Bill would Grant Immunity to Officials in East Jerusalem (VIDEOS)
Israeli Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan is advancing an amendment that would give Border Police forces operating in occupied East Jerusalem “immunity from lawsuits” for damages they cause in the course of acting against “terror […]
Law Criminalizing Filming Israeli Soldiers Passes First Parliament Reading
A draft Israeli law that criminalized filming Israeli soldiers engaged in activities including confrontations with Palestinians passed its first reading in the Knesset on Wednesday. The bill’s explanation stated: “For many years already the state […]
Duma Attack: Settler’s Confession Dismissed by Israeli Court (VIDEOS)
An Israeli court on Tuesday threw out a confession given by a teenage settler – who cannot be named for legal reasons – in which he admitted his participation in an arson attack on a […]
Palestinian Refugee Agency to Reduce Gaza Work after Trump Aid Cuts (VIDEO)
The UN Palestinian refugee agency facing a major funding shortfall after US aid cuts is planning to defer payment of salaries and suspend some of its operations in Gaza, an official said Tuesday. The UN […]
Open Letter: A Call for the NDP to Withdraw from the Canada-Israel Interparliamentary Group
The undersigned are appalled by the recent deaths in Gaza. At least 110 Palestinians have been killed and thousands injured by sniper fire and noxious gas used by the Israeli military. The recent violence takes […]
Israel Detains Palestinian Mothers Visiting Jailed Sons
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli authorities have detained two mothers of Palestinian prisoners as they were visiting them in the Rimon prison facility. The mothers are from the Tuqu’ town east of Bethlehem. Their children, […]
UN Chief Antonio Guterres: Gaza on ‘Brink of War’
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the “most serious escalation” of violence in the Gaza Strip places the besieged enclave on the “brink of war”. The UN chief said he is “shocked” by Israel’s […]
Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian Protester at Gaza Border
Israeli troops have shot dead a Palestinian man on the Gaza border with Israel, Palestinian officials have said. Gaza’s health ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra said on Monday that 24-year-old Sabri Ahmad Abu Khader was killed […]
Israeli Public Swimming Pool Separates Jewish and Palestinian Citizens (VIDEO)
A public swimming pool in southern Israel has “separate hours” for Jewish and Palestinian citizens, “a practice that is undeclared but nevertheless familiar to visitors”, reported Haaretz. The pool is located in Mabu’im, a community […]
Israel Frees 18-Year-Old Palestinian Prisoner after He Goes Blind (VIDEOS)
Israel on Sunday released 18-year-old Palestinian detainee Hassan Tamimi who was “subjected to medical negligence” following which he lost his sight. ?? Palestinian Teen Lost His Sight in Israeli Jails .Hassan Tamimi, has been left blind […]
Israel Extends Detention of Palestinian Lawmaker Khalida Jarrar
The Israeli military court of Ofer extended the administrative detention of leading member of the Palestinian socialist resistance group, the PFLP Khalida Jarrar for three months, for the third time in a row. Jarrar, 54, […]
