Palestine: 2019 in Review, Speculations on 2020
To mark the end of the decade much has been written to sum up Palestine’s past year in review. Much of the news was not good, and as Ramzy Baroud notes in an article for […]
Land Day
Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian Youth, Injure Others in Gaza Protests
At least one Palestinian was killed and 32 others, including four children, were injured by Israeli forces while demonstrating along the fence separating besieged Gaza Strip from Israel, according to medical sources. Israeli troops fired […]
Israeli Tear-gas Bombs Kill Dozens of Birds in Sebastia
Dozens of birds suffocated to death due to an excessive amount of tear-gas bombs fired by Israeli forces throughout the Sebastia village, northwest of the northern occupied West Bank district of Nablus, on Thursday. Mayor […]
On the Meaning of Sumoud
In his poem “I Come from There,” Mahmoud Darwish distinguishes himself as the poet of resistance, insistent that he could make “a single word: Homeland” stand for Palestine, the place where he will always be […]
Land Day in Gaza – Live Blog
Tens of thousands of people gathered to the border, to take part in Land Day protests, also marking the one year anniversary of “The Great March of Return,” as the National Committee for Breaking the Siege […]
Two Palestinians Killed by Israeli Fire on Great Return March Anniversary
Israeli forces have killed a Palestinian man and a teenage boy and wounded 33 protesters, according to Palestinian medical officials. The protests mark the first anniversary of the often violent weekly border demonstrations in which […]
Million-Man March Sets off in Gaza on Land Day (VIDEO)
Injuries were reported among thousands of Palestinians who marched to the eastern borders of the besieged Gaza Strip, on Saturday, in commemoration of Land Day and as “The Great March of Return” protests mark one […]
Gaza Prepares for Massive Demonstration on March 30
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said that his movement is preparing for a massive demonstration on the occasion of Land Day, which marks the first anniversary of the Great March of Return and Breaking the Siege, […]
Palestinian Teen Succumbs to Wounds Sustained in Gaza Protests (VIDEO)
A 17-year-old Palestinian yesterday succumbed to wounds he had sustained during “the Great March of Return” protests in the besieged Gaza Strip. The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza confirmed that Ahmad Jihad Al-Aydi became […]
Pro-Palestine Candidate Wins New York Primary Elections (VIDEOS)
The US Democratic Party was sent into shock this week when a 28-year-old former organizer for Bernie Sanders’ presidential bid ousted a party veteran from his perch in Congress on a campaign of social justice, […]
Israel: March of Return is a ‘State of War’, Human Rights Laws Do Not Apply
In response to a petition filed by human rights groups against the disproportionate use of force and live ammunition against unarmed Palestinian protesters, Israeli Army said its actions were consistent with Israeli and international laws. […]
Gaza’s ‘March of Return’ Continues for 5th Week in Row (PHOTOS)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff For the 5th week in a row, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip continue taking part in the Great March of Return. On Friday, April 27, 2018, Israeli snipers killed three more […]
3 Palestinians Killed and Hundreds of Wounded at Gaza Border
Palestinian protesters gathered at the Gaza border for the fifth Friday in a row as part of the ongoing “Great March of Return”, which will culminate on May 15, the 70th anniversary of the Nakba […]
‘Pure Propaganda’: B’Tselem Slams Israeli Announcement to Look into Killings in Gaza
Israeli human rights group B’Tselem described the military’s announcement that the general staff investigation mechanism led by Brig. Gen. Motti Baruch will look into the incidents in which Palestinians were killed, focusing on civilian deaths, […]
Second Palestinian Journalist Shot by Israel Dies of His Wounds
Palestinian journalist Ahmed Abu Hussein today died of his wounds after being shot by Israeli snipers while covering mass protests at the Gaza Border. Abu Hussein was shot in the abdomen on April 13. #Breakingnews […]
Rights Groups: Israeli Army in Gaza Violates International and Israeli Law (VIDEO)
Israeli military practices at the Gaza border that left dozens of Palestinians dead and thousands injured constitute violations of both international law as well as Israeli law, two human rights groups said on Tuesday. The […]
Two Palestinians, One Deaf Teen, Latest Victims of Israeli Violence in Gaza
Two Palestinians, including a deaf teenager, have succumbed to wounds sustained during the ongoing “Great March of Return” protests in the besieged Gaza Strip. Deaf Palestinian child, Tahrir Wahba, note: "I want martyrdom not injury." […]
Under Israeli Pressure, EU Parliament Alters Resolution on Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff European Union (EU) Parliament adopted on Thursday a resolution on the situation in the Gaza Strip. The resolution, however was altered from its original script. Gaza. EU Parliament condemns killing of […]
Two More Palestinians Killed by Israeli Forces in Gaza
Protests have continued to take place on the Gaza border today as thousands of Palestinians demonstrate for the fourth week as part of the “Great March of Return”, leaving at least two dead and dozens […]
Media Cover-up: Shielding Israel is a Matter of Policy
By Ramzy Baroud The term ‘media bias’ does not do justice to the western corporate media’s relationship with Israel and Palestine. The relationship is, indeed, far more profound than mere partiality. It is not ignorance, […]
‘Women’s March for Gaza’: On April 20, Women Will Lead ‘March of Return’ (VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In the past few weeks, Palestinian women have been at the front lines of protests at the Gaza border. Pt. II: On Friday April 20th, Women of Gaza are marching to […]
We Need to Challenge the ICC Statement which Gives Israel the Benefit of the Doubt
By Ramona Wadi The International Criminal Court (ICC) is back on the scene, with more evidence that it gives Israel the benefit of the doubt. ICC Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda’s statement last Sunday indicated that […]
Standing up to Apartheid: Contextualizing the Great March of Return
By Haidar Eid – Gaza In the last 10 years, Israel has launched three massive genocidal wars of aggression on the occupied Gaza Strip. Many civilians were massacred by its indiscriminate bombing, condemned by UN experts […]
Palestinian Resistance from Deir Yassin to the Great March of Return
By Iqbal Jassat At a time South Africa is mourning the passing of the country’s beloved icon of the freedom struggle Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the world reels from the shock of Israel’s brutality. In full glare of […]
Two More Palestinians Killed by Israeli Forces in Gaza (VIDEO)
A Palestinian man identified as Abdullah Mohammad Shahri, 28, was shot dead by an Israeli sniper at the Gaza border, according to local medical sources. ??#Palestine || #Video || The martyrdom of Palestinian young Abdullah […]
Gaza: To Break the Siege and Return
By Dr. Khaled Odetallah Throughout history, Gaza has played a prominent role in resisting the Zionist Enterprise in Palestine, our homeland. Its resistance has accomplished multiple historic milestones, creating distinctive shifts in the forms of […]
Palestinian Journalist Shot in Gaza was Cleared for US Grant (VIDEO)
The United States had approved a grant for a media company started by a Palestinian journalist who died last week after being wounded by Israeli fire while covering protests along the Israel-Gaza border, the US […]
Why Israel Feels Threatened by Popular Resistance in Palestine
By Ramzy Baroud Why did Israel kill many unarmed Gaza protesters and wound over 2,000 on Friday, March 30 and on the following days, when they clearly posed no threat to Israeli soldiers? Hundreds of […]
Erekat: Israeli Sniper Shooting of Palestinians reflects Cruel Mentality
Commenting on a video of an Israeli sniper shooting an unarmed Palestinian civilian near the Gaza border and expressing jubilation at the act, Saeb Erekat, secretary general of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation […]
Yasser Murtaja: Did You Take Us A Last Photo from Above?
By Huda Baroud Oh Yasser, we are bereaved now. We weep after you with words, as if our tears have found their way through our pens… We align our letters to mourn you. It’s all […]