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Palestinian Hunger Striker Maher al-Akhras Wins His Freedom (VIDEOS)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli authorities on Thursday released Palestinian prisoner Maher al-Akhras, who had been on a hunger strike for 104 days. Al-Akhras was immediately escorted to the Najah hospital in Nablus, north […]

‘In My Heart, I am a Palestinian‘: Palestine Mourns Legendary Footballer Diego Armando Maradona
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The 20th century’s greatest footballer, Diego Armando Maradona, died in San Andrés, Argentina, at the age of 60. The Argentine Football Association reported that the cause of death was cardiac […]

Calling on International Civil Society to Join Them: Palestinians, Israelis Call for a Single Democratic State
By One Democratic State Campaign Editor’s Note: The following statement was issued by the One Democratic State Campaign (ODSC) on November 15, 2020. The ODSC is one the largest initiatives of Palestinians and Israelis championing […]

Bahraini Foreign Minister Lands in Israel, Promises Full Normalization
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Bahrain and Israel cemented their diplomatic agreement with a visit to Tel Aviv on Wednesday by a top Bahraini official. The Bahraini foreign minister Abdullatif al-Zayani arrived in Israel on […]

‘Today I Struck a Woman’: Witnessing the Destruction of Palestinian Livelihood in Jerusalem
I always hear about demolitions and confiscations after the fact. But this is the first time I witness the act of destruction in real-time; the first time I witness the turmoil experienced by the victims […]

WATCH: Employee of Israel’s National Emergency Service Caught Spitting at Image of Jesus
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Christian symbols are a form of “idol worship”, was the explanation provided by an Israeli health worker to justify his repeated spitting on Christian icons in the city of Jaffa. […]

Prominent Palestinian, Arab Public Figures Issue Letter of Solidarity with Corbyn
A group of prominent organizations, along with Palestinian and Arab public figures, issued a letter of solidarity with British MP Jeremy Corbyn following the decision of the Labor Party to suspend him based on ‘allegations […]

‘Race against Time’: Israel’s Settlement Expansion Sends Clear Message to the Biden Administration
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In a clear message to the next US administration, which will, presumably, be headed by Democratic President-elect Joe Biden, the Israeli government has decided to approve the construction of 108 […]

‘My Friends Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’: Netanyahu Speaks of His ‘Warm Relationship’ with US Democrats
By Palestine Chronicle Staff For Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the election victory of US Democratic presidential nominee, Joe Biden and his vice president, Kamala Harris will not make any difference as far as […]

‘Sorry, We Couldn’t Save You’: Gaza Mourns Death of Prisoner Kamal Abu Wa’ar (PHOTOS)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Palestinian justice activists in Gaza held an outdoor conference to protest the death of Palestinian prisoner Kamal Abu Wa’ar, who died in an Israeli prison on Tuesday, November 10. The […]

Netanyahu Responds to Biden’s Victory by Announcing New Settlement near Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Only hours after Democratic nominee Joe Biden was projected to be the 46th President of the United States, the Israeli government approved the construction of a new settlement adjacent to […]

WATCH: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on Israel, Palestine
By Palestine Chronicle Staff US President Donald Trump has arguably been the most staunch supporter of the state of Israel than any other US president since the launch of the so-called peace process in […]

Balfour Declaration Anniversary: Protests in UK, Palestine (PHOTOS)
Factories belonging to Israel’s largest arms manufacturer, Elbit System, woke up this morning to groups of protesters demanding their closure. Protests led by the direct action campaign group Palestine Action were organized to coincide with […]

‘We Must Defeat All Conspiracies’: Archbishop Atallah Hanna Condemns French Targeting of Islam, Muslims
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Palestinian Archbishop Atallah Hanna condemned the targeting of Muslims in France and around the world through degrading paintings and cartoons. Hanna, who is the Archbishop of the Sebastia Diocese of […]

Gaza Scholars Protest Macron’s Anti-Islam Provocation (PHOTOS)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff On Monday, Palestinian religious scholars in Gaza joined worldwide protests condemning inflammatory anti-Islamic practices and official statements by French media and government officials. Like many Muslims across the world, the […]

Report: US to Label Amnesty, HRW, Oxfam ‘Antisemitic’ Organizations
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The human rights group Amnesty International responded to reported accusations made earlier by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, in which he accused the group, among other organizations, of ‘antisemitism’. […]

Ramzy Baroud on ‘Palestine Deep Dive’: ‘Israel Targets the Very Fabric of Palestinian Society’ (Watch)
In this wide-ranging interview with Palestine Deep Dive, Palestinian academic, author and journalist Ramzy Baroud speaks about Maher al-Akhras, Palestinian prisoners, the Palestinian narrative and the challenge of overcoming media bias. This urgent conversation focuses […]

‘Tent of Solidarity’: Gazans Continue to Advocate Al-Akhras’ Freedom (PHOTOS)
By Fawzi Mahmoud The Popular Committee for Solidarity with the Prisoner Maher Al-Akhras staged a protest in Gaza following the Friday prayer as the latest show of solidarity with the Palestinian hunger striker. As of […]

Palestinians in Gaza Protest in Solidarity with Prisoner in Hunger Strike (PHOTOS)
Palestinians in Gaza staged an indefinite protest Tuesday at the building of the International Committee of the Red Cross in solidarity with a Palestinian prisoner who began a hunger strike 80 days ago against his […]

Second Top PLO Official: Hanan Ashrawi Contracts COVID-19
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Dr. Hanan Ashrawi became the second member of the PLO’s Executive Committee to test positive for Coronavirus, the official Palestinian news agency, WAFA reported on Monday. Ashrawi, a renowned Palestinian […]

Gaza Eases COVID Restrictions: Tawjihi Students Back in School (PHOTOS)
By Wafa Aludaini Gaza authorities began easing up COVID-19 restrictions Saturday, allowing Tawjihi students (final year of high school) to resume their studies, although under strict safety measures. Gaza’s Ministry of Education issued a statement […]

Che Guevara’s Daughter Calls for Direct Action, International Solidarity with Palestine (VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Aleida Guevara, the daughter of iconic revolutionary figure Ernesto Che Guevara, spoke to Al-Maydeen news network in Lebanon about her father, his views on the Middle East and Palestine. The […]

In Solidarity with Her Husband, Taghrid Al-Akhras Launches Hunger Strike (VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The wife of Palestinian prisoner and hunger striker Maher al-Akhras announced on Wednesday that she will be joining her husband in his ongoing hunger strike. Al-Akhras has just completed his […]

To Protect Gas Fields from Hezbollah: German Naval Technology on Its Way to Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli military officials are celebrating the imminent arrival of German missile boats, which they claim are designed to protect the Israeli natural gas industry from future attacks by the Lebanese […]

Harsh September: Detailed Infographic on the COVID-19 Surge in Palestine
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The month of September has been the harshest month in Palestine in terms of the spread of the COVID-19 disease according to the latest statistics released by the World Health […]

Israeli ‘Kamikaze Drones’ a Popular Item in the Azeri-Armenian War (VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Hats off to the engineers who designed it,” Hikmet Hajiyev, assistant to the president of Azerbaijan, said in reference to the Israeli-made attack drones which Azerbaijan is reportedly using in […]

‘The Big Brother’ of Palestine: Palestinians Mourn Emir of Kuwait
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, passed away at the age of 91. Known for his ceaseless diplomatic effort to bridge the gap between conflicting Arab countries, […]

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By Palestine Chronicle Staff Dear Friends and Readers, Over the years, The Palestine Chronicle has emerged as one of the most trusted, articulate and consistent voices on Palestine and Palestinian rights. Despite our limited […]

Two Palestinian Fishermen Shot Dead by Egyptian Navy (PHOTOS & VIDEOS)
Egyptian naval forces have shot dead two Palestinian fishermen, and wounded and arrested a third on Friday after they allegedly crossed into Egyptian territorial waters, Anadolu Agency reported. According to Nizar Ayyash, head of Gaza’s […]

Israel and Italy Cement Military Ties, Massive Arms to Be Exchanged
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Israeli and Italian governments concluded a major arms deal, according to a statement issued Wednesday by the Israeli Defense Ministry. According to Israeli sources, the deal would allow Israel […]