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‘Fascist Behavior’ – Hamas Condemns Israeli Soldiers for Burning Quran Copies in Gaza
The Palestinian Resistance movement Hamas condemned the actions of Israeli soldiers who burned copies of the Quran and destroyed mosques in the Gaza Strip, calling these acts “fascist behavior filled with hatred and criminality.” In […]

Anti-Muslim Crimes – Israel’s Hand in Instigating the Racist UK Riots
By Robert Inlakesh Whipping up Islamophobia amongst people who are already clearly racists, directing that anger towards Palestinians, is clearly part of an agenda. The United Kingdom’s recent social unrest has grabbed international headlines, as […]

‘Violation of Religious Freedom’ – Thousands of Ganzans Unable to Perform Hajj
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The closure of the Rafah crossing and the ongoing genocide have stopped 2,500 Gaza pilgrims, including accompanying missions, from traveling to perform Hajj. At least 2,500 Palestinians were prevented from […]

The Mosque by the Sea – Why Did Israel Bomb Al-Hassaina Islamic Landmark
By Abdallah Aljamal – Gaza The Palestine Chronicle spoke with Salah Haroun, who cannot stop thinking of the spiritual void left by the destruction of Al-Hassaina Mosque, especially during Ramadan. Since the beginning of its […]

Amid Israeli Genocide – Gaza’s Faith Unbroken (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
By Mahmoud Ajjour – Gaza Faith is a central component in the lives of Palestinians. Gaza, now undergoing an Israeli genocide, is in greater need of its faith than ever before. The Palestine Chronicle joined […]

The Mystery of the Kneeling Palestinian Fighter – VIDEO
By Palestine Chronicle Staff When a Palestinian fighter was mortally wounded in an Israeli strike at Khan Yunis, only one thing was on his mind. Israeli channel Youm7 broadcast on Friday footage documenting the […]

WWII, Again – This is How Netanyahu Plans to ‘De-Radicalize’ Gaza
By Romana Rubeo Benjamin Netanyahu wants to fix Islam, not necessarily everywhere, but certainly in the besieged Gaza Strip. Benjamin Netanyahu wants to fix Islam, not necessarily everywhere, but certainly in the besieged Gaza […]

Palestine Celebrates the Prophet’s Birthday – PHOTO GALLERY
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Palestine Chronicle attended several celebrations held in Gaza, including events at schools and others are local mosques, on the occasion of Prophet Mohammed’s birthday. Palestinians in Gaza celebrated Prophet […]

Sweden’s Quran Burning Enthusiast is Mossad Agent, Iranian Intelligence Claims
An Iraqi immigrant to Sweden is burning the Quran for reasons that have nothing to do with freedom of expression, or even Islam. An official Iranian investigation claims to have the answers as to why […]

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 […]

The Cutest Children Eid Photos You Will Ever See
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Saturday, July 1, is the final day of the Muslim Holiday, Eid Al-Adha. The Palestine Chronicle correspondent in Gaza took hundreds of photos through the Eid festivities, starting with the […]

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 […]

Besieged Gaza Welcomes the Joy of Eid Al-Adha (PHOTOS)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff It is Eid Al-Adha, and Palestine, like the rest of the Muslim world and Muslim communities everywhere, is ready to receive one of the most special days of the year. […]

As 100,000 Muslims Attend Eid Morning Prayer, Israeli Forces Raid Al-Aqsa Mosque
As over 100,000 Muslim worshippers attended the morning Eid prayer at Al-Aqsa Mosque, Israeli occupation forces stormed the Muslim holy compound, forced worshippers out of the Bab al-Rahma prayer area, and arrested some, the official […]

Narendra Modi’s Genocidal Policies: A Replica Of Israeli Despotism against Palestinians
By Iqbal Jassat It is not uncommon for Modi to publicly make bizarre islamophobic statements that inevitably spill over into disastrous anti-Muslim riots. In one such callous speech, he linked India’s historic Muslim icons to […]

Egypt’s Al-Azhar Condemns ‘Terrorist Zionist Entity’, Burning of Holy Quran
Egypt’s, and one of the Muslim world’s most important religious institutions lashed out at Israel: These crimes are consistent with “the brutal nature of the colonial entity. Egypt’s Al-Azhar strongly condemned on Saturday the recent […]

Amid Tears of Joy, Thousands of Palestinians Head to Mecca for Pilgrimage
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Starting on Monday, and continuing for four consecutive days, 2,508 Palestinian pilgrims from Gaza will head to Saudi Arabia to perform the annual pilgrimage. The total number of Palestinian pilgrims […]

Islamic-Christian Committee Warns: Israel to Turn Bab Al-Rahma Mosque into a synagogue
‘The Islamic-Christian Committee in Support of Jerusalem and its Sanctuaries’ yesterday warned that the Israeli occupation is planning to turn the Bab Al-Rahma Prayer Hall into a Jewish synagogue, Quds Press reported. Bab Al-Rahma is […]

IN PHOTOS: Gaza Gets Ready for Eid al-Fitr
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In preparation for the Muslim holiday, Eid al-Fitr, shoppers in Gaza flocked to the markets, purchasing food, toys, clothes, and other supplies. Eid Al Fitr 2023 is expected to fall […]

In Photos: Palestine Chronicle Joins Laylat al-Qadr Celebrations in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Muslims throughout the world celebrated Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Destiny), which is believed to fall on the 27th day of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Palestinian Muslims joined that celebration, […]

Quest for Religious War: How Israel is Unifying Arabs and Muslims around Palestine
By Ramzy Baroud By ordering a brutal attack against Palestinian worshipers inside Al-Aqsa Mosque on the 14th day of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu knew very well that […]

Jordan’s King Says Muslims Have ‘Duty to Deter Israeli Escalation’ in Jerusalem
Jordan’s King Abdullah II said Sunday that Muslims have a duty to “safeguard” Jerusalem’s holy sites, in a meeting in Amman with Muslim and Christian religious leaders from the occupied city, The New Arab reported. […]

In Photos: First Friday Tarawih Prayers in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Palestinians performed Tarawih prayers at Al-Khalidi Mosque on the first Friday of Ramadan. Tarawih prayers are special Sunnah prayers that involve reading long extracts from the Holy Quran and performing […]

Gaza Greets Ramadan with Hope and Festivities (PHOTOS)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff For Palestinians in Gaza, as elsewhere throughout the Occupied Palestinian Territory, the month of Ramadan, despite its obvious hardship, is also a respite, and an opportunity. The holy month of […]

As Ramadan Grows Near, Gaza Artist Prepares Beautiful Lanterns (PHOTOS)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Reham Shurrab is a Palestinian woman who lives in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip. She excels in the art of designing and producing Ramadan lanterns. Lanterns are considered […]

Muslim Civil Rights in Canada Under Attack by Country’s Intelligence Services
By Iqbal Jassat If Canada is hailed as a country known for its ethnocultural and religious diversity, why is it targeting Muslims? A recent report published by The Conversation has revealed shocking facts about what […]

Netflix’s Mo: From PC to Egalitarian Comedy
By Jamil Khader Everybody loves Mo, Netflix’s tragi-comic series created by Mo(hammed) Amer and Ramy Yousef. Palestinian commentators love it for putting Palestine back at the center of mainstream American popular culture. Mo not only […]

Palestinians Celebrate Birthday of Prophet Mohammed with Nasheed and Festivities (PHOTOS)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Muslims throughout Palestine, and the world celebrated Mawlid – the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed – with songs, nasheed, Quranic recitations, and community gatherings. In Gaza, as in Egypt and […]

IN PHOTOS: Gaza Mourns Passing of Prominent Egyptian Scholar Yusef al-Qaradawi
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A funeral tent was erected in Gaza City on Tuesday afternoon to honor prominent Egyptian Muslim scholar, Sheikh Yusef al-Qaradawi, who passed away on Monday in Doha, at the age […]

Modi’s Repression Resembles Apartheid South Africa and Israel
By Iqbal Jassat Narendra Modi’s BJP-led government has yet again come under fire from human rights organizations for abuse of power under India’s draconian anti-terror law known as the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). In […]