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President Boric Announces Chile Will Open Embassy in Palestine
President Gabriel Boric of Chile said Wednesday that he plans to open an embassy “in Palestine”, The New Arab reported. The announcement by the leftist president, who began his four-year term in March 2022, came […]
Promoting Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine Abroad: Regavim in Toronto
By Paul Salvatori Recently I attended an unsettling talk in Toronto, entitled “Bedouistan: How did we get here – and how do we get out???” It was delivered by Naomi Linder Kahn, one of […]
France Condemns Israel’s Expulsion of Palestinian-French Lawyer Salah Hamouri
France condemned on Sunday Israel’s forcible expulsion of Palestinian-French lawyer Salah Hamouri, who has been detained by Israel since March without charges or trial, saying the expulsion is against the law. “Today we condemn the […]
‘Jewish Dream’ Turns into Nightmare: ‘Fantasy Israel’ Faces Moment of Truth
By Ilan Pappe – The Palestine Chronicle The definition of Israel as an Apartheid State by Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch is a maturation of a long process of framing and reframing the […]
The Nakba Day Triumph: How the UN Is Correcting a Historical Wrong
The next Nakba Day will be officially commemorated by the United Nations General Assembly on May 15, 2023. The decision by the world’s largest democratic institution is significant, if not a game changer. For nearly […]
Cancer-Stricken Palestinian Prisoner Nasser Abu Hamid Rushed to Hospital
Nasser Abu Hamid, a critically ill Palestinian cancer patient serving a life sentence in Israeli jails, was rushed to the hospital on Sunday after a serious rise in his body temperature and a drop in […]
Report: Israeli Arms Exports Mark Significant Increase in 2021
Israeli weapons exports have seen a significant increase last year, Isreali media reported. Figures by the Israeli Defense Ministry’s International Defense Cooperation Directorate showed that the Israeli military and security exports “surged by 30 percent” […]
United States and Israel: Election Contradiction
By Alice Rothchild The predicted Republican tsunami now turned red puddle revealed that despite gerrymandering, voter suppression, and massive amounts of right-wing billionaire money and disinformation, US voters have major qualms about a MAGA […]
Human Rights Group: Israeli Army Adopts Lenient Policy for Shooting at Palestinians
Al-Meezan Centre for Human Rights said on Sunday that the Israeli army adopts a lenient policy for shooting at Palestinians. The statement followed the shooting of 18-year-old Mosab Nafal by Israeli soldiers. Nafal’s cousin was […]
UNGA Calls on Israel to Get Rid of Nuclear Arsenal
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The United Nations General Assembly’s First Committee stated last Friday that Israel must get rid of its nuclear arsenal and place its nuclear sites under the supervision of the International […]
Kimberley Process Plenary: Sanction Israeli Diamonds
By Sean Clinton As members of the Kimberley Process (KP) gather in plenary in Botswana this week the diamond industry is under pressure to ban trade in Russian diamonds that fund war crimes in Ukraine […]
Brazil: Bolsonaro’s Wife Wears Israeli Flag While Casting Vote
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Brazil’s First Lady Michelle Bolsonaro showed up at the polling station to vote in the country’s presidential elections wearing a T-shirt depicting an Israeli flag, Israeli media reported. Her husband, […]
Julian Assange – A Poem
By Timothy McCord (After reading “The Trial of Julian Assange” by Nils Melzer and after W.B. Yeats) I Say that Julian Assange Has paid a heavy toll. He lies in Belmarsh Prison; His liberty they […]
Diplomatic Delegation Visits Besieged West Bank City of Nablus
A diplomatic delegation visited on Wednesday the West Bank city of Nablus, which remains besieged by the Israeli army for the 16th consecutive day, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. The delegation, comprising diplomats […]
Egypt Urges Israel to Halt Escalations in Occupied West Bank
Egypt called on Thursday for an immediate end to Israeli attacks in the occupied West Bank, urging the international community to intervene. “Egypt is following with great concern the developments in the occupied Palestinian territories […]
It is official: Australia Drops Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital
In a move that is expected to rattle Tel Aviv, Australia has decided to drop its recognition of West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, The Guardian reported. The move is a reversal of a […]
BREAKING: Malaysian Authorities Arrest Mossad Agents, Free Kidnapped Palestinian in Kuala Lumpur
The Malaysian authorities have reportedly liberated a Palestinian activist from Gaza who has been kidnapped and interrogated by Israeli Mossad agents in Kuala Lumpur, Al Jazeera Arabic reported on Monday. The pan-Arab news network cited […]
Israel May Start Arming Ukraine, Diaspora Minister Nachman Shai Says
Israel should begin supplying military aid to Ukraine, Minister of Diaspora Affairs Nachman Shai announced on Twitter on Sunday. Claiming that Iran was reportedly transferring ballistic missiles to Russia, the politician tweeted: “There is no […]
Hidden Motives: Why Lapid is Not Serious about a Palestinian State
By Ramzy Baroud Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid threw a wrench into the works when he declared from the United Nations General Assembly podium: “An agreement with the Palestinians, based on two states for […]
‘Well of Solutions’ or Problems: Why Reforming the UN is Critical
By Ramzy Baroud The 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly was, in many ways, similar to the 76th session and many other previous sessions: at best, a stage for rosy rhetoric that […]
IN PHOTOS: ICRC Inaugurates Art Exhibition in Besieged Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Commemorating the 15th anniversary of the Gaza siege, the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza (ICRC) organized an art exhibition, entitled “Modern Visual Art Exhibit”. Palestine Chronicle Interviews […]
Japan Urges against Moves Harming Palestinian ‘Peace Process’, Including Illegal Settlements
Japan’s Prime Minister urged on Wednesday against any move that would harm the Palestinian peace process, including illegal Jewish settlements, Anadolu News Agency reported. Fumio Kishida reaffirmed Japan’s support for a two-state solution and “expressed […]
Will the United Nations Finally Deliver Justice for Palestine?
By Ramzy Baroud In his anticipated speech at the United Nations General Assembly on September 23, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas is expected to, once more, make a passionate plea for the recognition of Palestine […]
WATCH: Chilean President Boric Urges Solidarity for Palestine during UN Speech
Chilean President Gabriel Boric urged solidarity for Palestine during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. Boric said that the international community must “not normalize the permanent violations of human rights against […]
‘The Palestinian View’ – with Ramzy Baroud: Will the UN Deliver Justice for Palestine? (VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In the latest Palestine Chronicle episode of the “Palestinian View’, Ramzy Baroud raises the question “Will the United Nations Finally Deliver Justice for Palestine?” Baroud comments on the Palestinian Authority’s […]
Israel Summons Chile Envoy over after President Boric Canceled Ambassador’s Credential Ceremony
The Israeli Foreign Ministry has summoned Chile’s ambassador to rebuke him after Chilean President Gabriel Boric canceled the credential ceremony for the new Israeli ambassador to Santiago, Israeli media reported on Friday. Gil Artzyeli, the […]
Palestinian Aid Team Arrives in Flood-Devastated Pakistan to Help in Relief Efforts
A Palestinian aid team has arrived in Pakistan to help in the relief efforts following the devastating flood that affected different regions of the country, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. Palestinian Minister of […]
Chilean President Refuses Accreditation of Israeli Envoy over Killing of Palestinian Teenager
Chilean President Gabriel Boric refused to accept the credentials of newly-inaugurated Israeli ambassador Gil Artzyeli on Thursday, reportedly citing the Israeli occupation forces’ murder of a Palestinian teenager in the occupied West Bank, according to […]
Hamas Leader Haniyeh Visits Russia for Talks
Head of Hamas’ Political Bureau Ismail Haniyeh arrived in the Russian capital Moscow on Saturday accompanied by a senior delegation from the movement’s leadership. In a statement, Haniyeh’s media adviser, Taher Al-Nono, said that the […]
Palestinians Stage Protest outside UNRWA Headquarters, Burn Tires (PHOTOS)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff For eight years, thousands of victims of one of Israel’s most destructive wars on Gaza are still waiting for promised support from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for […]