Against all odds, The Palestine Chronicle amplifies Palestinian voices and reports the truth about Gaza. But we can't do it without you. Your support sustains our powerful, independent model of journalism.
Land Day

Israel: March of Return is a ‘State of War’, Human Rights Laws Do Not Apply
In response to a petition filed by human rights groups against the disproportionate use of force and live ammunition against unarmed Palestinian protesters, Israeli Army said its actions were consistent with Israeli and international laws. […]

Gaza’s ‘March of Return’ Continues for 5th Week in Row (PHOTOS)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff For the 5th week in a row, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip continue taking part in the Great March of Return. On Friday, April 27, 2018, Israeli snipers killed three more […]

3 Palestinians Killed and Hundreds of Wounded at Gaza Border
Palestinian protesters gathered at the Gaza border for the fifth Friday in a row as part of the ongoing “Great March of Return”, which will culminate on May 15, the 70th anniversary of the Nakba […]

‘Pure Propaganda’: B’Tselem Slams Israeli Announcement to Look into Killings in Gaza
Israeli human rights group B’Tselem described the military’s announcement that the general staff investigation mechanism led by Brig. Gen. Motti Baruch will look into the incidents in which Palestinians were killed, focusing on civilian deaths, […]

Second Palestinian Journalist Shot by Israel Dies of His Wounds
Palestinian journalist Ahmed Abu Hussein today died of his wounds after being shot by Israeli snipers while covering mass protests at the Gaza Border. Abu Hussein was shot in the abdomen on April 13. #Breakingnews […]

Rights Groups: Israeli Army in Gaza Violates International and Israeli Law (VIDEO)
Israeli military practices at the Gaza border that left dozens of Palestinians dead and thousands injured constitute violations of both international law as well as Israeli law, two human rights groups said on Tuesday. The […]

Two Palestinians, One Deaf Teen, Latest Victims of Israeli Violence in Gaza
Two Palestinians, including a deaf teenager, have succumbed to wounds sustained during the ongoing “Great March of Return” protests in the besieged Gaza Strip. Deaf Palestinian child, Tahrir Wahba, note: "I want martyrdom not injury." […]

Under Israeli Pressure, EU Parliament Alters Resolution on Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff European Union (EU) Parliament adopted on Thursday a resolution on the situation in the Gaza Strip. The resolution, however was altered from its original script. Gaza. EU Parliament condemns killing of […]

Two More Palestinians Killed by Israeli Forces in Gaza
Protests have continued to take place on the Gaza border today as thousands of Palestinians demonstrate for the fourth week as part of the “Great March of Return”, leaving at least two dead and dozens […]

Media Cover-up: Shielding Israel is a Matter of Policy
By Ramzy Baroud The term ‘media bias’ does not do justice to the western corporate media’s relationship with Israel and Palestine. The relationship is, indeed, far more profound than mere partiality. It is not ignorance, […]

‘Women’s March for Gaza’: On April 20, Women Will Lead ‘March of Return’ (VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In the past few weeks, Palestinian women have been at the front lines of protests at the Gaza border. Pt. II: On Friday April 20th, Women of Gaza are marching to […]

We Need to Challenge the ICC Statement which Gives Israel the Benefit of the Doubt
By Ramona Wadi The International Criminal Court (ICC) is back on the scene, with more evidence that it gives Israel the benefit of the doubt. ICC Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda’s statement last Sunday indicated that […]

Standing up to Apartheid: Contextualizing the Great March of Return
By Haidar Eid – Gaza In the last 10 years, Israel has launched three massive genocidal wars of aggression on the occupied Gaza Strip. Many civilians were massacred by its indiscriminate bombing, condemned by UN experts […]

Palestinian Resistance from Deir Yassin to the Great March of Return
By Iqbal Jassat At a time South Africa is mourning the passing of the country’s beloved icon of the freedom struggle Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the world reels from the shock of Israel’s brutality. In full glare of […]

Two More Palestinians Killed by Israeli Forces in Gaza (VIDEO)
A Palestinian man identified as Abdullah Mohammad Shahri, 28, was shot dead by an Israeli sniper at the Gaza border, according to local medical sources. ??#Palestine || #Video || The martyrdom of Palestinian young Abdullah […]

Gaza: To Break the Siege and Return
By Dr. Khaled Odetallah Throughout history, Gaza has played a prominent role in resisting the Zionist Enterprise in Palestine, our homeland. Its resistance has accomplished multiple historic milestones, creating distinctive shifts in the forms of […]

Palestinian Journalist Shot in Gaza was Cleared for US Grant (VIDEO)
The United States had approved a grant for a media company started by a Palestinian journalist who died last week after being wounded by Israeli fire while covering protests along the Israel-Gaza border, the US […]

Why Israel Feels Threatened by Popular Resistance in Palestine
By Ramzy Baroud Why did Israel kill many unarmed Gaza protesters and wound over 2,000 on Friday, March 30 and on the following days, when they clearly posed no threat to Israeli soldiers? Hundreds of […]

Erekat: Israeli Sniper Shooting of Palestinians reflects Cruel Mentality
Commenting on a video of an Israeli sniper shooting an unarmed Palestinian civilian near the Gaza border and expressing jubilation at the act, Saeb Erekat, secretary general of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation […]

Yasser Murtaja: Did You Take Us A Last Photo from Above?
By Huda Baroud Oh Yasser, we are bereaved now. We weep after you with words, as if our tears have found their way through our pens… We align our letters to mourn you. It’s all […]

Israeli Sniper Shoots Motionless Palestinian at Gaza Border to Sound of Cheers (VIDEO)
Footage has emerged which appears to show an Israeli sniper shooting a Palestinian to the sound of cheers. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says it will investigate the incident. In the video, which the IDF […]

Israeli Defence Minister Lieberman: No Innocent Civilians in Gaza
No Palestinians taking part in the Great March of Return are “innocent”, Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman said yesterday, referring to the protesters as “Hamas members”. “In the march of terror there were no innocent […]

Israelis Cheer as Palestinians Are Killed at the Gaza Border (VIDEOS)
A photo of young Israelis sitting atop a watchtower at the Gaza border and cheering as Israeli forces fired at Palestinian protesters has generated outrage on social media this weekend. Israeli Channel 2 journalist Nir […]

Following the Events at the Gaza Border, Gaza Hospitals Declare State of Emergency (VIDEO)
Doctors are struggling to treat thousands of Palestinians injured by Israeli forces during Friday’s protests along the Gaza-Israel border. Watch some of the Palestinians who were injured during the peaceful protest along Gaza's border with […]

UK Opposition Leader Corbyn Condemns Gaza ‘Outrage’
British Labor Party leader Jeremy Corbyn on Saturday condemned the “illegal and inhumane” violence against Palestinians by the Israeli state. In a statement read out outside government offices, Corbyn said: “The killing and wounding of […]

Palestinian and International Journalists Protest against Israeli Violations
Dozens of journalists gathered at Manara Square in Ramallah to condemn the killing of Palestinian cameraman and photographer Yasser Murtaja. Palestinian Journalists Syndicate said Israeli forces shot and injured 6 other journalists covering today's protests […]

Palestinian Journalist Yaser Murtaja Killed by Israel Sniper on Gaza Border
A Palestinian video journalist and photographer was shot dead by Israeli sniper fire today while covering The Great March of Return near Gaza’s eastern border. Though wearing a vest marked ‘PRESS’, Yaser Murtaja, co-founder of […]

Israeli Soldiers Kill Seven Palestinians, Including A Child, Injure 922 In Gaza
The Palestinian Health Ministry in the Gaza Strip has confirmed that Israeli soldiers killed, Friday, seven Palestinians, including one child, and injured 992 others, in several parts of the coastal region. An eighth Palestinian died […]

Protests around The World in Solidarity with Gaza (VIDEOS)
Following the Israeli massacre at the Gaza border, protests have taken place in cities and towns around the world and many other protests are scheduled for the coming days. Norway A protest in solidarity with […]

A Letter to CBC: Your Biased Coverage of the Land Day Massacre
By Hanna Kawas The following letter was sent yesterday to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) regarding their biased coverage of the Land Day massacre. This is just one example of the unbalanced reporting by the […]