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Judaization of the Ibrahimi Mosque – What is Israel’s Endgame in Al-Khalil
By Fayha Shalash – Ramallah Currently, 63 percent of the mosque is under Israeli control and there are constant attempts to transform it into a synagogue by changing its features. Last week, Palestinian residents from […]
Israeli Forces Confiscate Books Depicting Palestinian Flag from Students in East Jerusalem
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli forces have confiscated hundreds of books depicting the Palestinian flag from students in East Jerusalem, according to a report published by Israeli newspaper Haaretz. “Since the start of the […]
Hamas Slams Israel over Decision to Turn Jerusalem Citadel into Jewish Museum
The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas condemned on Wednesday Israel’s transformation of the ancient Palestinian historical site, the Citadel of Jerusalem, into a Jewish museum with the new name of the Tower of David Museum, […]
Israeli Authorities to Build 400 New Illegal Settlement Homes in East Jerusalem
The Israeli municipality in Jerusalem has announced plans to build 400 illegal settlement homes in the occupied town of Abu Dis, to the east of Occupied Jerusalem, The Times of Israel reported on Monday. The […]
Arab League Launches Conference in Support of Jerusalem (VIDEO)
Arab leaders met at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo to discuss support for the Palestinians living under Israeli occupation in Jerusalem, the official news agency WAFA reported. The conference aims at presenting the issue […]
Jewish Settlers Write Hate Slogans on Church Wall in Jerusalem
Jewish settlers have written racist slurs in Hebrew on the wall of the Armenian Church in Occupied East Jerusalem, Anadolu News Agency reported. The incident took place late Thursday, the High Presidency Committee of Churches […]
Jewish Organizations Call on Ben-Gvir to Allow ‘Slaughter Offering’ at Al-Aqsa
Jewish organizations called on Israel’s newly-appointed National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to allow the ritual slaughter of lamb in Al-Aqsa Mosque to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Passover, Israeli media reported on Wednesday. According to […]
‘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 […]
WATCH: Israeli Lawmaker Storms Bab al-Rahma Islamic Cemetery in Jerusalem
In a provocative step, extremist Israeli lawmaker and rabbi Yehuda Glick stormed on Thursday the Bab al-Rahma Islamic cemetery, adjacent to al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. Yehuda Glick storms […]
IN PHOTOS: Palestinians in Sheikh Jarrah Take Part in Anti-Occupation Protest
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In spite of continued Israeli repression, Palestinians in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah continue to protest Israeli plans to evict Palestinian residents from their homes and replace them […]
Rights Group: US Plans to Build Diplomatic Compound on Palestinian Land in East Jerusalem
Rights organization Adalah said on Sunday that the US is planning to build a diplomatic complex on private property confiscated from Palestinians in occupied East Jerusalem, Anadolu News Agency reported. In a statement, the Legal […]
Palestinian Attorneys Foil Settler Attempt to ‘Evict’ Families from Sheikh Jarrah
Palestinian attorneys Thursday foiled an attempt by Israeli settlers to “evict” Palestinian families from their houses in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. sheikhjarrahunitsofficial: Statement issued by […]
Israeli Court Postpones Expulsion of Palestinian Family from Silwan
The Israeli High Court delayed on Wednesday a decision to expel a Palestinian family from its home in the occupied Jerusalem’s neighborhood of Silwan, Safa news agency reported. The court, according to Safa, said it […]
Jerusalem Churches Slam Israel’s ‘Judaization’ of Land near Al-Aqsa Mosque
The Higher Presidential Committee of Church Affairs in Palestine condemned on Tuesday the decision by the Israeli Justice Ministry to register ownership of Palestinian land adjacent to Al-Aqsa Mosque, Petra News Agency has reported. The […]
Grand Mufti of Jerusalem Warns Israeli Excavations Could Cause the Collapse of Al-Aqsa Mosque
The Grand Mufti of Jerusalem and the Palestinian territories, Mohammad Hussein, warned on Monday that the ongoing excavations carried out by the Israeli Antiquities Authority (IAA) and Elad settlement group near and under the foundations […]
Israeli Authorities Force Palestinian to Demolish His Own House in East Jerusalem
Israeli occupation authorities on Sunday forced a Palestinian to demolish his own house in the Wadi al-Joz neighborhood in occupied East Jerusalem, under the pretext of being built without a permit, the official Palestinian news […]
In Photos: Massive Gaza Rally Affirms Solidarity with Jerusalem, West Bank
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Thousands of Palestinians took to the streets in a large rally in Gaza City on Friday, in support and solidarity with Palestinians at Al-Aqsa Mosque, which was stormed by Israeli […]
Palestinian Bedouins Warn of Israeli Campaign to Displace Them, Judaize Naqab Area
The Higher Steering Committee for Arabs in the Negev (HSCAN) has warned of a “frantic” Israeli campaign to Judaize the Naqab desert and displace its indigenous Bedouin population, the Middle East Monitor reported. The statement […]
Church Leaders Denounce ‘Illegal’ Takeover of Property by ‘Extremist’ Settlers in Jerusalem
Palestinian Greek Orthodox Church leaders have denounced on Tuesday the “illegal” takeover of church property in occupied East Jerusalem by Israeli “extremists”, the Middle East Monitor reported. The property in question is the Petra Hotel, […]
WATCH: Jewish Settlers Occupy Historic Building in East Jerusalem’s Christian Quarter
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Members of a Jewish settler organization on Sunday moved into the Petra Hotel, in occupied East Jerusalem’s Old City, the Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported. Palestinian Christians in Jerusalem consider the […]
Israeli Forces Raze Palestinian Stores near Jerusalem
Israeli occupation authorities razed Palestinian stores on Wednesday in the town of Hizma, near Jerusalem, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. Mayor of Hizma, Nofan Salahaddin, said that a sizable Israeli police force escorted […]
Palestinian Legal Expert Reveals Israel’s Motives behind Sheikh Jarrah Evictions (VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “This is broad daylight theft, but it’s something that has been going on for decades.”, Palestinian writer and legal researcher Budour Hassan said in an interview with UK-based media platform […]
Israeli Authorities Issue 110 Demolition Orders in Palestinian Town inside Israel
Israeli occupation authorities issued on Tuesday 110 demolition orders against homes and commercial shops in the Arab town of Tira, in the 1948-occupied land, citing many pretexts to justify the demolitions, the official Palestinian news […]
‘Europeans for Al-Quds’ Presents Jerusalem Report in the Italian Parliament (PHOTOS)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The association Europeans for Al-Quds held a press conference in the Italian Parliament on Thursday, February 17, to present its report “Jerusalem 2021, Judaization Sparks Confrontation”. The comprehensive report, published […]
Palestinian Mayor Warns: Israel Plans to Steal Ancient Palestinian Archeological Site (VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Palestinian Mayor of Qarawat Bani Hassan, Ibrahim Assi, said on Wednesday that Israeli authorities are seeking to steal the archaeological site of Dar Al-Darb, Shehab News Agency reported. Qarawat Bani […]
Greek Orthodox Patriarch: Israeli Extremists Threaten Christian Presence in Jerusalem
The Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem has accused radical Israeli groups of threatening the presence of Christians in the holy city, Reuters reported. In a column in the Times of London on Saturday, Theophilos III […]
20 Palestinians Displaced as Israel Forces Family to Demolish House in Jerusalem (VIDEO)
Three Palestinian households of 20 members, in the occupied Jerusalem neighborhood of Silwan, became homeless on Saturday after they were forced by the Israeli municipality of Jerusalem to demolish the building where they live, the […]
Jewish Settlers Erect Menorah on Islamic Mosque Roof near Jerusalem
Jewish settlers on Thursday erected a big menorah on the roof of a historical mosque in the village of Nabi Samwil, northwest of Jerusalem, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. Anas Obeid, a resident […]
Israeli Forces Demolish Mosque near Nablus
Israeli occupation authorities Thursday morning demolished a mosque in the town of Duma, near the occupied West Bank of Nablus, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. Ghassan Daghlas, an official who monitors illegal Jewish […]
Israeli Forces Continue Demolition of Muslim Cemetery in Jerusalem
For the ninth day in a row, Israeli forces are continuing to bulldoze the Yusufiya cemetery near Al-Aqsa Mosque in the occupied city of Jerusalem, local media reported on Tuesday. The head of the Islamic […]