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Month: August 2024
The Latest from Jenin – Resistance Roundup – Day 330
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Jenin Brigade, along with Al-Qassam Brigades, have managed to kill and wound a number of Israeli soldiers in the Damaj neighborhood in the Jenin refugee camp, north of the […]
Pledging Not to Worship – Logic behind Israel’s Bizarre Restrictions at Al-Aqsa Mosque
By Fayha Shalash – Ramallah Israel’s long history of occupation of Palestine does not only target Palestinians but also includes desecrating and destroying their holy sites. Total control over the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem […]
Marking Another Deadly Attack – Israeli Airstrike Hits Baptist Hospital in Gaza City
By Palestine Chronicle Staff An Israeli bombing targeted the Baptist Hospital in Gaza City on Saturday, killing and wounding a number of Palestinians. The Civil Defense in Gaza confirmed that people were killed and […]
‘Unlikely to Be Enough’ – WHO Chief Concerned about Polio Vaccination Period in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The polio vaccination campaign for children under 10 will begin in Gaza on Sunday and will last three days in each zone. The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that […]
‘No Validity’ – UN Rapporteur Rejects Israel’s Claim to Self-Defense in West Bank
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Francesca Albanese argued that “as an ongoing unlawful use of force,” Israel’s occupation of the occupied Palestinian Territories cannot be justified by any claim of self-defense. The UN Special Rapporteur […]
Renewed Israeli Air and Ground Strikes – 41 Palestinians Killed in Gaza
Israeli artillery struck the Abu Yousef family home, located west of Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip, killing at least nine civilians. At least 41 Palestinians have been killed due to Israeli occupation forces’ bombings […]
Double Operation – Israeli Commander, Soldiers Wounded in Coordinated West Bank Assaults
By Romana Rubeo Hamas praised the “heroic double operation” in a statement, saying that it “sends a clear message that the resistance will remain strong”. The commander of the Gush Etzion Brigade, along with […]
Israel Strikes Aid Convoy Organized by Anera – Four Palestinians Killed
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The attack on Anera’s convoy comes only few days after another attack on a World Food Program’s (WFP) vehicle. The American Near East Refugee Aid (Anera) announced on Friday that […]
Intense Clashes in Jenin – Israeli Soldier Killed amid Ongoing Military Offensive
On the fourth day of the Israeli military operation in the northern West Bank, an Israeli soldier was reportedly killed during clashes in Jenin. The Israeli army has continued its large-scale military operation in the […]
GAZA LIVE BLOG: Battles in Jenin | New Massacre at Baptist Hospital | Ansarallah: New Operation – Day 330
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli forces sent more vehicles and bulldozers to several areas in the eastern neighborhood of Jenin as Palestinian fighters continued to clash with invading soldiers, killing one and injuring others. […]
‘Just a Gazan Trying to Live His Life’ – Israeli Strike Kills Loved Vlogger from Gaza
By Nurah Tape – The Palestine Chronicle Social media has allowed millions around the world to not only gain a first-hand account of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza but to emotionally connect with those […]
Israel’s ‘Deadly Warfare Tactics Exceed International Standards’ in West Bank – UN
“Our humanitarian colleagues warn that deadly warfare tactics that seem to exceed international standards for law enforcement are still occurring in the north.” The UN has called for an immediate cessation of Israel’s large-scale military […]
‘Unwavering Commitment’ – Harris Rejects American Arms Embargo on Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Pushed on whether she would back any change from President Joe Biden’s policy regarding military assistance to Israel, Harris replied with a simple “No.” In her first interview as the […]
‘Black August’ – Army Warned of ‘Sinking in Gaza Mud’ amid Stalled Negotiations
By Romana Rubeo The Israeli journalist also criticized Israel’s insistence on “holding the Philadelphi Corridor and the Netzarim axis, which remains a key point of contention in the ongoing negotiations.” The Israeli army is […]
‘For First Time’ – UN Says Israel is Allowing Displaced to Return to Parts of Deir al-Balah
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “This is the first time where return is officially allowed to an evacuated area.” Israeli authorities are allowing displaced Palestinians to return to specific areas in the central Gaza city […]
Leaving Behind Death and Destruction – Israeli Occupation Army Withdraws from Khan Yunis
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Meanwhile, Israeli occupation forces continued their offensive in different parts of the besieged Strip claiming the lives of many including a child and injuring several others. The Israeli occupation army […]
‘Content Posted Online’ – British Police Arrest Rights Activist, Sarah Wilkinson
By Nurah Tape – The Palestine Chronicle British police arrested human rights activist Sarah Wilkinson after raiding her home on Thursday reportedly for “content that she has posted online,” and subsequently released her on […]
Stalling Gaza Talks – Israel Approves Philadelphi Route Control despite Gallant’s Opposition
By Romana Rubeo According to the report, the families of Israeli captives held in Gaza slammed the decision, stating that Netanyahu “doesn’t miss an opportunity to guarantee there won’t be a deal.” The Israeli […]
‘Initial Commitment’ – WHO Says Israel Agreed to Limited Humanitarian Pauses for Polio Vaccination
While he welcomed the initial humanitarian pauses during the campaign, Peeperkorn confessed nonetheless that the “area-specific humanitarian pauses” are not “ideal”. The World Health Organization (WHO) representative for the Occupied Palestinian Territory Rik Peeperkorn announced […]
Israeli Soldier Killed in Jenin Ambush – Army Claims Hamas Leader Eliminated in Strike
The Israeli army is continuing its military operation in the northern West Bank for the third consecutive day, an operation that has been described as the largest in the West Bank since 2002. Israeli forces […]
GAZA LIVE BLOG: Israeli Commander Injured | Escalation in Lebanon | Army Leaves Khan Yunis – Day 329
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Haaretz reported, citing informed sources, that the Israeli security cabinet approves remaining in the Philadelphi corridor despite opposition from the defense minister. The Israeli occupation army said it assassinated Wissam […]
Expanding the Battlefield – Resistance Roundup – Day 328
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Though Israel has decided to extend its war from Gaza to the West Bank, Palestinian Resistance groups also now perceive their operations in Gaza and the West Bank as a […]
What is Israel’s Aim in the West Bank and Will It Succeed? – ANALYSIS
By Ramzy Baroud & Romana Rubeo What is the context behind the operation launched by the Israeli army and targeting northern West Bank cities and refugee camps? At precisely 01:30 am on Wednesday, the Israeli […]
‘Pleading for A Deal’ – Israeli Captives’ Families Breach Gaza Fence
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Negotiation efforts have been stalled due to Netanyahu’s refusal to meet Hamas’ demands which include an immediate and complete ceasefire and withdrawal of Israeli forces to the border areas. Families […]
‘Stop this Criminal Aggression’ – Meshaal Urges Students to Resume Campus Protests
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Nearly 2,500 people were arrested at pro-Palestinian rallies at college and university campuses across the United States earlier this year. As the new academic year gets underway, senior Hamas official […]
‘Completely Unacceptable’ – EU Chief Slams Israeli FM’s Call to Displace Palestinians in West Bank
By Nurah Tape – The Palestine Chronicle The EU’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, has slammed the call by Israel’s foreign minister to displace Palestinians in the occupied West Bank as “completely unacceptable”. Addressing reporters […]
‘No Business As Usual’ – Amnesty Urges EU to Respect ICJ and Halt Arms, Trade with Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “There can be no business as usual with a state maintaining a brutal, unlawful occupation and perpetrating serious violations of international law, including war crimes and crimes against humanity, on […]
‘It Harms Israel’s Security’ – US Sanctions Settlers Violence in West Bank
“Extremist settler violence in the West Bank causes intense human suffering, harms Israel’s security, and undermines the prospect for peace and stability in the region,” Miller stated. The United States announced Wednesday that it imposed […]
Refusing Combat in Gaza – Ten Israeli Soldiers Might Face Trial
KAN mentioned that different battalions in other brigades have also voiced similar difficulties of combat in Gaza. Twenty Israeli soldiers belonging to an infantry brigade have refused to return to the battlefield in the Gaza […]
‘Resistance Will Continue’ – Life and Legacy of Mohammed Jaber ‘Abu Shujaa’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff From a young age, Abu Shujaa was involved in resistance activities against the Israeli occupation, leading to his first arrest at 17. The Israeli occupation army announced on Thursday that […]