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Month: January 2025

Avenging the Dawabsheh Family Massacre: Who is Zaid Amer – Profile
By Robert Inlakesh Zaid Amer, a freed Palestinian prisoner, sought justice for the Dawabsheh family massacre, a harrowing tragedy that shocked the world. Freed Palestinian prisoner Zaid Amer was deported to the Gaza Strip, despite […]

11 US Doctors Stranded in Gaza as Israel Prevents Their Departure
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Despite a ceasefire, Israeli authorities have detained 11 US medical professionals in Gaza, preventing their departure due to an unexplained security issue. Israeli authorities have prevented 11 US doctors and […]

Displaced Palestinians Return to Northern Gaza as Hamas Outlines Post-War Plans
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Displaced Palestinians are returning to northern Gaza as Hamas leader Bassem Naim declares it a turning point in the conflict, outlining plans for governance and reconstruction after the war. Tens […]

LIVE BLOG: Zakaria Zubeidi, Dozens to Be Released | Israeli Massacre in Tubas – Day 481
By Palestine Chronicle Staff US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff is set to visit Gaza to monitor the implementation of the ceasefire. His trip includes an inspection of the Netzarim corridor. As Israel’s military […]

On the Long History of Gaza’s Sumud: Why the War Ended
By Ramzy Baroud It is important to recognize that Palestinians in Gaza stood their ground, despite immense losses, and prevailed. This can only be credited to them. The problem with political analysis is that […]

Ambassador Halperin Says Russians Leaving Israel amid Growing Emigration Woes
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Israeli ambassador to Moscow highlights the trend of Russians returning home after living in Israel. Israeli Ambassador to Moscow Simone Halperin has revealed that some Russians who recently moved […]

Israeli Attacks Injure Lebanese Civilians, Soldiers as Tensions Mount on Southern Border
By Palestine Chronicle Staff An Israeli airstrike on Nabatieh injured dozens, including civilians and soldiers, amid rising tensions in south Lebanon. The Lebanese Ministry of Health has reported that 24 people were injured in […]

US Senate Set to Vote on Sanctions against ICC over Israel War Crimes Warrants
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The US Senate is voting on a bill to sanction the ICC, raising concerns about international justice and accountability. The US Senate is set to begin voting on Tuesday on […]

Hamas Delegation Meets Egyptian Officials over Gaza Ceasefire, Prisoner Swap
A senior Hamas delegation has arrived in Cairo to discuss implementing the Gaza ceasefire and a phased detainee exchange agreement with Israel. A senior Hamas delegation led by Mohamed Darwish, the head of the movement’s […]

Israeli Forces Detain 25 Palestinians, Demolish Mosque in Jenin
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli forces detained 25 Palestinians and demolished a mosque in Jenin as part of the ongoing Operation Iron Wall, marking a new escalation in the occupied West Bank. Israeli occupation […]

Sheikh Salah Released after Detention – ‘Spreading Peace’ Committees Under Attack
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli police detained and interrogated Sheikh Raed Salah, targeting ‘Spreading Peace’ Committees in yet another controversial crackdown on Palestinian initiatives in Palestine 1948. On Tuesday, Israeli police detained Sheikh Raed […]

15,000 Israeli Soldiers Injured in Gaza War: Contradictory Figures Emerge
Conflicting reports from Israel’s Defense Ministry and army reveal a sharp discrepancy in the number of soldiers injured in the ongoing Gaza war. More than 15,000 Israeli soldiers have been injured in Israel’s genocidal war […]

Israel Holds Record Number of Palestinian Children without Charge – DCIP
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli forces are holding a record 112 Palestinian children in administrative detention, with no charge or trial. Israeli occupation forces are holding a record number of 112 Palestinian children in […]

‘Expel Israelis,’ Iranian FM Suggests amid Criticism of Trump’s Gaza Proposal
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Iran’s FM Araghchi rejects Gaza expulsion proposal, warns against attacks on nuclear facilities, and calls for serious diplomacy. In an exclusive interview with Sky News, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi […]

LIVE BLOG: Israel Resumes Bombing of South Lebanon, Injuring 24, as Thousands Return to Gaza – Day 480
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Palestinian Red Crescent reported retrieving ten decomposed bodies in Gaza while UNRWA pledged to continue its operations in the Strip. Meanwhile, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei stated that Gaza […]

Dying on the Road to Freedom: Scenes from the Great March of Return to the North
By Ramzy Baroud An elderly Palestinian man died on the journey home, while another, overcome with joy, ululated, clapped, and sang. A young boy gently held the hand of his great-grandfather as they took […]

Victory Sign: Mordechai Kedar’s Orientalism and Unstoppable Palestinian Resilience
By Ramzy Baroud Mordechai Kedar’s views on Palestinian resistance reveal a deep misunderstanding of Palestinian culture and resolve, which continues to defy Israeli military power and ideology. Mordechai Kedar is promoted in Israeli media […]

Sheikh Qassem: No Deadline Extensions, Resistance Will Decide the Response
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Hezbollah’s Sheikh Naim Qassem rejects delays in Israel’s withdrawal, asserting Lebanon’s sovereignty. Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem has firmly rejected any extension of the deadline for the withdrawal of the […]

898 Military Checkpoints: The Human Cost of Israel’s ‘Complete Domination’ of the West Bank
By Fayha Shalash – Ramallah Akram Saleh, a Palestinian from a small town near Ramallah, lives with his children under the same roof, yet they only communicate online. The reason behind this painful separation? Israel. […]

Day 7 of Israeli Raid in Jenin – 16 Killed, Dozens of Homes Destroyed
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli forces have demolished dozens of homes in Jenin, displacing thousands as their invasion enters its seventh day. Israeli occupation forces have blown up dozens of homes in the Jenin […]

Israeli Minister Cancels Trip to Belgium over ‘Security Warnings’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli Minister Amichai Chikli canceled his trip to the European Parliament, citing security concerns, but human rights groups suggest another reason. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested Minister of […]

Netanyahu Makes 7th Court Appearance in Corruption Trial after Month-Long Pause
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returned to court in his ongoing corruption trial, facing charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared before the […]

‘Palestine is for Palestinians’ – Jordan Rejects Trump’s Call to Resettle Gaza Population
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Jordan firmly rejects any plans for the resettlement of Palestinians outside their homeland, emphasizing a solution must remain on Palestinian soil. Jordan has rejected any talk of the resettlement of […]

Two Palestinians Killed as Israeli Forces Expand Military Operations in Tulkarm
By Palestine Chronicle Staff An Israeli drone strike killed two Palestinians near Tulkarm, sparking further clashes amid military escalation in the West Bank. Two Palestinians were killed on Monday in an Israeli drone strike […]

‘Total Surrender’ – Israeli Officials React Return of Displaced Palestinians
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The reopening of the Netzarim corridor and the return of displaced Palestinians to northern Gaza have ignited heated criticism within Israel, with officials labeling the move as a ‘total surrender’. […]

‘Victory for Our People’ – Palestinians Return to Northern Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Displaced Palestinians in Gaza are finally returning to their homes, marking a powerful step toward resilience after months of devastating war. Thousands of displaced Palestinians returned to northern Gaza on […]

LIVE BLOG: 300,000 Palestinians Return to the North as Israel Intensifies Attacks on Jenin – Day 479
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A million Palestinians are returning to the north as Al-Rashid Street reopens for pedestrians in both directions starting at 7 AM today. Meanwhile, Israeli Channel 12 reports that the Israeli […]

‘Red Freedom Has a Door’ – Story Behind Sinwar’s Poetic Verse During Gaza Battle
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Yahya Sinwar’s recitation of Shawqi’s iconic verse in the battlefields of Palestine underscores the enduring struggle for freedom, drawing parallels between historical and contemporary resistance. On Friday, January 24, 2025, […]

‘Removing Pretexts’ – Islamic Jihad Agrees to Release Yehud in Exchange for 30 Prisoners
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Islamic Jihad’s deputy secretary-general Mohammed al-Hindi confirmed that an agreement for the release of Israeli captive Arbel Yehud is imminent, with negotiations nearing completion. Mohammed al-Hindi, deputy secretary-general of the […]

The ‘West’: Suppressing Dissent while Enabling Genocide – PART TWO
By Jeremy Salt This is the second part of an article by Professor Jeremy Salt, delving into the relentless backlash faced by those who dare to speak out for Palestine. In the US, Daniel Pipes’ […]