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Month: November 2019
Tunisian Schools Stand in Solidarity with Palestine
On Friday all of Tunisia’s schools organized a stand in solidarity and support of the Palestinian struggle, and against Mike Pompeo, the US secretary of state’s statements that legitimize Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian […]
Jewish Settlers Torch Palestinian Cars in Occupied West Bank
Palestinian officials say Jewish settlers attacked five villages in the occupied West Bank overnight, torching vehicles and olive trees, and leaving graffiti on the walls of homes. Ghassan Daghlas, a spokesman for the Nablus governorate, says the Jewish settlers set […]
Netanyahu Slams Indictment against him as ‘Attempted Coup’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the Israeli Attorney General’s decision Thursday to criminal indict him, calling it an attempted coup, Anadolu reports. In a televised speech shortly after the indictment was announced, Netanyahu claimed the investigation […]
Gaza Cancels Protests for Second Week in a Row
The weekly March of Return protests along the Gaza-Israel fence have been canceled for the second week in a row, Lebanon’s Al-Akhbar newspaper reported this morning. According to the paper, a number of reasons prompted the […]
Israeli Forces Detain Jerusalem Governor, again (VIDEO)
Israeli police today detained Jerusalem Governor Adnan Ghaith, according to eyewitnesses. The detention came after police raided Ghaith’s residence in Jerusalem’s Silwan neighborhood, the eyewitnesses told Anadolu Agency. #Watch The moment the occupation forces arrested […]
Israel May Face Third Election after Failure to Form Government
Israel moved closer towards holding a third election in less than a year on Wednesday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main challenger failed to form a government. Benny Gantz’s announcement that he would not meet […]
Netanyahu Indicted, to Face Prosecution in a First in Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been indicted on charges of bribery, fraud, breach of trust, making him the first sitting prime minister to face prosecution. The news comes as Israel’s caretaker government was ordered […]
Netanyahu Authorizes Bill to Annex Jordan Valley
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly agreed yesterday that Likud’s bill which stipulates annexation of the Jordan Valley should be passed to the Knesset for approval, Israeli media reported. According to the Times of Israel, this […]
Lebanon’s October Revolution: Resistance and the (Re-)production of Popular Culture
By Amal Ghazal I am following Lebanon’s October Revolution from Vancouver. Between me and the revolution stand two continents, an ocean, a sea and a 10-hour time difference. However, the connections between me and what […]
The Infallible Warrior: Honest Reflections on the Legacy of Yasser Arafat 15 Years after his Death
By Ramzy Baroud 15 years after the passing of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, the Palestinian people continue to reflect on his legacy. Thousands of images of “Abu Ammar” have been shared across numerous social […]
Netanyahu Visits West Bank Settlement to Celebrate US Announcement
Israel’s prime minister traveled to the West Bank on Tuesday to celebrate the US’ announcement that it does not consider Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories to be a violation of international law. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the […]
Palestinian Journalist Loses Left Eye after Being Shot by Israeli Sniper (VIDEOS)
Doctors at Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem yesterday removed the eye of Palestinian photojournalist Moath Amarneh who was shot by an Israeli sniper on Friday. A committee of specialists decided that Amarneh’s left eye must be […]
EU Position on Israeli Settlements Remains ‘Unchanged’
The European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini said on Monday that the EU’s position on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank remains “unchanged” adding that the settlements are […]
Canada Supports Pro-Palestine UN Resolution after 10 Years of Pro-Israel Votes
The Trudeau government yesterday backed a resolution to support the right of self-determination of the Palestinian people adopted by the UN General Assembly during a session of the Third Committee. The resolution was put forward […]
Will Netanyahu Face Punishment For War Crimes?
By Iqbal Jassat Has Netanyahu’s criminal conduct grown in leaps and bounds? It certainly has even though his coterie of fellow thugs and band of die-hard white supremacists deny it. The folly and contempt whereby […]
Argentina, Uruguay Slammed for Playing Football Match in Israel
Boycott Campaign – Palestine (BCP) yesterday condemned Argentina and Uruguay for playing an international friendly match in Tel Aviv. Despite Israel’s recent aggression on Gaza killing 35 Palestinians, Argentina and Uruguay national football teams are […]
Palestine Calls for Arab League Emergency Meeting over US Position on Settlements
Palestine called today for an emergency meeting of the Arab League Council at the ministerial level as soon as possible to discuss the US administration’s recent position on illegal Israeli settlement in lands occupied in […]
Palestinian Prisoner Transferred to Prison Clinic despite Risk of Death
Palestinian political prisoner Sami Abu Diak who has been diagnosed with cancer has been sent back to Israel’s Al-Ramla prison clinic despite reports that it lacks the specialist care he requires. The transfer from Assaf Harofeh Medical […]
Israeli President Rivlin does not Want Coalition Government with Arabs
Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin has asked the head of the Blue and White Party, Benny Gantz, not to form a government backed by the Arab-majority parties, Kan reported yesterday. According to the Israeli broadcaster, Rivlin extended […]
TRT: Palestine Chronicle Editor Discusses US Decision on Illegal Jewish Settlements (VIDEO)
TRT World News: The Trump administration has announced it will no longer consider Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank to be illegal, reversing 50 years of policy. The announcement is seen as a boost […]
US: Israeli Jewish Settlements Consistent with International Law
The United States on Monday effectively backed Israel’s right to build Jewish settlements on the occupied West Bank by abandoning its four-decade position that they were “inconsistent with international law”, reports Reuters. The announcement by […]
Trump’s Administration Disappointed with Netanyahu
US President Donald Trump’s administration feels frustrated and disappointed with Israel in general and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in particular, Ynet News reported US officials saying yesterday. The Israeli website reported White House sources saying: “Americans are […]
Palestinian Prisoner Placed in Solitary Confinement after 40 Years in Israeli Jail
Palestinian prisoner Nael Barghouthi yesterday entered his 40th year in Israeli jails yesterday and was placed in solitary confinement for seven days, the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society (PPS) said. Barghouthi, the longest-serving Palestinian prisoner in Israeli […]
Global Solidarity with Palestinian Photojournalist Shot in the Eye
A Palestinian freelance photographer who was shot by Israeli soldiers while covering a demonstration in the occupied West Bank has drawn international attention, with journalists voicing solidarity by posting photos of themselves wearing eye patches […]
How Western Media Bias Allows Israel to Getaway with Murder in Gaza
By Ramzy Baroud An Israeli attack on Gaza was imminent, and not because of any provocations by Palestinian groups in the besieged, impoverished Gaza Strip. The Israeli military escalation was foreseeable because it factors neatly in […]
There is only One Legitimate Alternative to UNRWA; the Palestinian Right of Return
By Ramona Wadi Since allegations about the misconduct and corruption of some staff members at the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) came to light, both defenses and criticism of the agency […]
Israeli Forces Attack Journalists Protesting in Solidarity with Injured Photojournalist (VIDEO)
Dozens of journalists Sunday suffered from suffocation after inhaling tear gas fired at them by Israeli forces during a solidarity sit-in in support of injured photojournalist Moath Amarneh, to the north of the occupied West […]
UNRWA Mourns Loss of Young Student at its Gaza School
The United Nations Work and Refugee Agency (UNRWA) mourned the death of a student at one of its schools in a statement, a copy of which was sent to MEMO. Matthias Schmale, director of UNRWA […]
Great March of Return Postponed, amid ongoing Israeli Aggression
The Higher National Commission of the Great March of Return and Breaking of the Gaza Siege decided to postpone the Friday protests, amid the ongoing Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip. It is an unequivalent war, individual resistance against military #Gaza_Under_Attack […]
UN Votes to Renew UNRWA Mandate
The overwhelming vote at the United Nations General Assembly’s Fourth Committee in favor of renewing the mandate of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) dominated the front page of the three […]