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Palestinian Women
A Daughter of Nabi Saleh – Who Is Palestinian Icon Ahed Tamimi?
By Robert Inlakesh The story of Ahed Tamimi has come to embody, in many ways, the wider Palestinian experience under Israeli occupation. A daughter of Nabi Saleh, a Palestinian village cut off from the rest […]
‘We Are the Murabitat’: Who is Hanadi Halawani, Just Released from Israeli Prison
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Hanadi Halawani is not an ordinary ‘prisoner’. She has been detained numerous times in the past, simply because she has, for years, led a community group, mostly of Palestinian women, […]
39 Palestinian Women and Children Released from Israeli Detention
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Israeli military administration in the West Bank released after midnight on Sunday, 39 Palestinian women and children who were held in Israeli prisons. UPDATE: Al-Qassam Brigades releases a video […]
Was Al-Qassam Fighter Who Released Israeli Captives a Woman? – Fact Check
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A ‘mysterious’ figure with the Al-Qassam Brigades unit, who handed over Israeli and international captives, has ignited speculations in social media and throughout the Arab world. It all began when […]
‘No Pain like Mine’: The Story of Palestinian Prisoner Israa’ Ja’abis
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Starting on Friday, November 24, a prisoner swap between the Palestinian resistance and Israel began in stages. On Friday, 39 Palestinian prisoners were released. More prisoners were freed on Saturday. […]
Life Hanging in the Balance: The Perils of Pregnancy and Childbirth in Gaza
By Abdallah Aljamal – Gaza Mahmoud Tawfiq, a young man from Nuseirat refugee camp, spoke with the Palestine Chronicle and described the challenges he faced during his wife’s childbirth amid the conflict. “Doctors described my […]
‘I Love You, My Dear Moon’: Gaza Man Eulogizes His Sister, Killed by Israeli Airstrike
By Abdallah Aljamal – Gaza Salamah Al-Bayoumi and her young son, Ali, are some of the newest casualties of Israel’s brutal war on Gaza. The young mother and son were killed when an Israeli airstrike […]
ActionAid Says Pregnant Women in Gaza are Faced with Impossible Choice
ActionAid has expressed its profound concerns over pregnant Palestinian women in the Gaza Strip, “as they make the impossible choice of fleeing with no guarantee of safety or remaining at risk of almost certain death”. […]
Ambassador of Israeli Crimes: How Gilad Erdan Become Defender of Women’s Rights
By Ramzy Baroud A defender of war crimes, like Gilad Erdan, must not be allowed to serve two roles: an apologist for the mistreatment of women in Palestine, and a freedom fighter for women […]
Gaza’s Truck Driving Woman Sends a Message of Empowerment
By Mahmoud Ajjour – Gaza Samira Siam is a 63-year-old woman from Gaza and 30 years ago, she became Gaza’s first professional truck driver. 30 years ago, Samira Siam became Gaza’s first professional truck driver. […]
No Men Allowed: A Daughter, a Mother and a Heap of Papers at Qalandiya
By Tamar Fleishman I thought of all of these patients who have died across checkpoints and walls, without saying goodbye to their loved ones. The Palestinian woman was on a stretcher. She looked helpless, motionless, […]
‘Future Innovators’ of Palestine on Way to Panama for International Robot Competition
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Three young female students from Gaza have been selected to participate in the World Robot Olympiad International final, scheduled to be held in Panama on November 7-9, 2023. The ‘future […]
This is How a Palestinian Mother Turned Daughter’s Homework to a Dream Job – PHOTO GALLERY
By Mahmoud Ajjour – Gaza Ibtisam Awais, 37, is the owner of the Ibtisam Educational Aids Project. Working from her home in the Gaza Strip, she is able to provide for her three children while […]
Palestinian Charity Worker Begins Four-Year Sentence in Israeli Prison – VIDEO
Palestinian charity worker Aya Khatib began her four-year prison sentence in an Israeli prison on Monday, the Palestinian Prisoners’ Society (PSS) said in a statement. Khatib, 34, is a mother of two from the town […]
Humiliation vs. Self-Respect: The Untold Story of the Abuse of Palestinian Women in Hebron
By Ramzy Baroud Though the Hebron incident is a repeat of numerous violations of Palestinian rights and dignity spanning many years, there is still much we can learn from it. The humiliation of Palestinian […]
‘Horse Riding is My Refuge’: Abu Shaaban Paves Way for Women Equestrians – PHOTO GALLERY
By Mahmoud Ajjour – Gaza Salwa Abu Shaaban is a 21-year-old student from Gaza City who aspires to become an international equestrian trainer. “I want to participate in jumping championships with local participation inside and […]
Israeli Occupation Forces Brutally Assault Palestinian Girl near Jericho
Israeli occupation forces raided several homes near the occupied West Bank city of Jericho and brutally assaulted a 17-year-old Palestinian girl. Israeli forces today brutally assaulted a Palestinian girl after raiding several homes in the […]
Report: Palestinian Prisoner Fatima Amarneh was Abused and Tortured after Arrest
Amarneh’s attorney said that the bruises on the prisoner’s body were still visible and that parts of her clothes had blood stains on them. Palestinian prisoner Fatima Amarneh, 41, from the northern West Bank city […]
On International Literacy Day, Palestine Women Fight Back against Neglect, Occupation
By Palestine Chronicle Staff These elderly Palestinian women were deprived of education in their younger years, but they maintained the dream, and are now, at last, getting a second chance. Many of Palestine’s illiterate […]
UN Urges Israeli Authorities to Investigate Forced-strip of Five Palestinian Women
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The United Nations deputy spokesperson told reporters that the incident “needs to be looked at” and “investigated thoroughly.” The United Nations called on Israeli authorities for an investigation into the […]
The Dessert Maker Who Does Not Eat Sweets: Hearing-Impaired Ayat Mutair Opens Gaza Shop – PHOTO GALLERY
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Ayat Mutair is a 40-year-old hearing-impaired woman from Gaza, who has managed to turn her home project of making desserts into a shop. Ayat Mutair has finally managed to turn […]
EXPLAINER: What Happened to the Hebron Women and Why Palestinians Are Vowing Revenge
By Palestine Chronicle Staff According to an investigation conducted by the Israeli rights group, B’Tselem, and reports by Israeli newspaper Haaretz, Israeli soldiers forced Palestinian women to undress, while attacking them using army dogs. […]
Kidney Transplant and Rebirth: A Palestinian Love Story
By Yousef Dawas Hard times either bring us together or break us apart. For the young couple, it was the former, not the latter. Anan stepped up to become Rima’s pillar of support. Anan Saadat […]
Women’s Voices From Gaza: Come My Children – Book Review
By Jim Miles (Women’s Voices From Gaza: Come My Children. Hekmat Al-Taweel. Ed. Ghada Ageel & Barbara Bill. University of Alberta Press, Edmonton, 2023.) The third book in the Women’s Voices From Gaza Series, Come […]
Gaza’s Female Fighters Celebrate International Boxing Day – Photo Gallery
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Young girls at Al-Mashtal Sports Club in Gaza City celebrated International Boxing Day, on August 27, by carrying out training drills with their coach Osama Ayoub. Al-Mashtal is a unique […]
Light the Road of Freedom: Women’s Voices From Gaza – Book Review
By Jim Miles Light the Road of Freedom – Women’s Voices From Gaza. Sahbaa Al-Barbari, Ed. Ghada Ageel & Barbara Bill. University of Alberta Press, Edmonton, 2021. This is the second volume in the series […]
Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Competition Kicks Off in Gaza (PHOTOS)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Four Palestinian teams competed in the women’s wheelchair basketball tournament held at the Saad Sayel Hall in Gaza City, starting Tuesday. On the first day, the Palestine Red Crescent faced […]
Women’s Voices From Gaza: A White Lie – Book Review
By Jim Miles (Women’s Voices From Gaza – A White Lie. Madeeha Hafez Albatta. Ed. Barbara Bill & Ghada Ageel. University of Alberta Press, Edmonton, 2020.) “A White Lie” is the first in a series […]
PROFILE: Heba Saadieh, First Palestinian to Referee in FIFA Women’s World Cup
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Originally from Palestine, lived and studied in Syria, became a refugee, again, in Malaysia, and eventually moved to Sweden. Heba Saadieh’s story is that of the quintessential Palestinian refugee, always […]
Unemployment Not an Option: A Gaza Woman with Small Shop and Big Dreams (PHOTOS)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Walaa wants to employ only women, as she understands the hardship faced by women in particular who are trying to enter the job market. Walaa Abu Hammad has a degree […]