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PA Suppresses Protest Calling for Release of Political Prisoners in Nablus (VIDEO)
The Palestinian Authority security forces on Tuesday suppressed a protest in Nablus to demand the release of political prisoners held by the PA, Quds Press news site reported. Dozens of masked members of the PA […]
Israeli Government Revokes Palestinian FM’s Travel Permit over UN Move
The Palestinian foreign minister said on Sunday that Israel revoked his travel permit, as a part of a series of punitive steps taken by Israel’s new government, The New Arab reported. Riyad al-Malki said in […]
Report: Israeli Government Prepares Sanctions against Palestinian Authority
The new Israeli government is preparing a package of sanctions against Palestinian authority, including the withdrawal of VIP cards granted to PA officials, Quds Press reported on Sunday. The planned Israel sanctions are a response […]
PA Urges International Community to Boycott Israel’s Far-Right Government
The Palestinian Authority (PA) on Thursday called for an international boycott of Israel’s new far-right coalition government, which it says poses “an existential threat to the Palestinian people,” the Middle East Monitor reported. “The State […]
Leaked Audio Reveals Fierce Infighting inside Palestinian Authority Leadership
A top aide to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas was heard in newly released recordings on Tuesday cursing the Palestinian leader and insulting other members of the Palestinian leadership, The New Arab reported. The purported […]
Palestinians Call on FIFA to Condemn Israeli Killing of Palestinian Footballer
Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh has called on the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to condemn the killing of Ahmad Atef Mustafa Daraghma, a Palestinian soccer player, who was killed by Israeli forces […]
Palestinian Authority Targets Hamas-Linked Students, Activists in Arrest Campaign
Palestinian Authority security forces have arrested scores of civilians across the West Bank this week in a “politically motivated” campaign of arrests during the 35th anniversary of the establishment of Hamas, The New Arab reported. […]
PA Warns Hamas Activists against Anniversary Celebrations after Deadly Israeli Assaults
The Palestinian Authority (PA) has warned Hamas activists in the occupied West Bank against celebrations for the movement’s 35th anniversary, after repeated violent assaults by Israeli forces, according to Israeli media reports. PA security officials […]
Israel Imposes Closure on Jenin, Blocks Movement of Goods
The Israeli army imposed a closure on the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, preventing the movement of goods and commodities “until further notice”, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. […]
Germany Drops Legal Action against PA President Abbas for ‘Denying’ Holocaust
The Public Prosecutor in Berlin has dropped a lawsuit against Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, the PA Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday. “The Attorney General of the State of Berlin decided that the […]
Thousands of Palestinians in Gaza Commemorate 18th Anniversary of Arafat’s Death (PHOTOS)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Thousands of Palestinians in Gaza participated on Thursday in a rally to commemorate the 18th anniversary of former President Yasser Arafat’s death. The rally was organized by the Palestinian National […]
America’s Militarism Remains A Destabilizing Factor in South Africa, Occupied Palestine
By Iqbal Jassat South Africa has once again experienced America’s overarching intrusion into its domestic affairs. The frenzy generated by the US embassy’s “terror alert” raised the specter of bombs unleashed in the heart of […]
Palestinians Mark 18th Anniversary of Yasser Arafat’s Death
Palestinians on Thursday marked the 18th anniversary of the death of Yasser Arafat, the first president of Palestine and chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), with a rally and march through the streets of […]
For Lula’s Victory to Matter: A Proposal for a Unified Palestinian Foreign Policy
By Ramzy Baroud Palestinians and their supporters are justified in celebrating the election victory of the leftist presidential candidate, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, in Brazil’s runoff elections on October 30. But Lula’s victory […]
Birzeit University Students Accuse Palestinian Authority of Political Detentions
Eight Palestinian students continue to be detained by the Palestinian Authority after one was released on Monday, a source close to the students’ council at Birzeit University near Ramallah, told The New Arab. The students’ […]
Difficult Months Ahead: Why Israel is Afraid of the Lions’ Den
By Ramzy Baroud This headline in the Israeli newspaper, the Jerusalem Post, only tells part of the story: “The Lions’ Den, Other Palestinian Groups are Endless Headache for Israel, PA.” It is true that […]
Israeli Analyst Says Lions’ Den’ is among ‘Dangerous Challenges’ Facing Israel
The recently-formed Lion’s Den armed Palestinian group is among the “dangerous challenges” facing Israel, an Israeli analyst said on Monday. Michael Milstein, the Head of the Palestinian Studies Forum at Moshe Dayan Centre for Middle […]
PA Prime Minister Shtayyeh Visits Jenin Refugee Camp
Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh paid a visit to the Jenin refugee camp on Sunday, the Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. Shtayyeh offered his condolences to the families of Abdullah Abu al-Teen, Mateen Dabaya, […]
US ‘Furious’ over PA President Abbas’s Comments to Putin: Report
The White House is “deeply disappointed” in Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’s comments to Putin, a spokesperson for the National Security Council (NSC) told Axios on Saturday. On Thursday, Abbas praised Russia’s “clear position” about […]
Palestinian Lions’ Den Fighters Dismiss PA Surrender Proposal
Palestinian fighters from the recently-formed Lions’ Den group have dismissed a proposal for them to surrender their arms, vowing “victory or martyrdom”, Israeli media reported on Monday. The Palestinian Authority (PA) recently offered the fighters […]
PA Prisoner Musab Shtayyeh Taken to Hospital Following Alleged Mistreatment
Musab Shtayyeh, a Palestinian prisoner held by the Palestinian Authority, was transferred to the hospital on Sunday following the deterioration of his health due to alleged mistreatment, lawyer Mustafa Shatat has revealed. “Musab Shtayyeh was […]
Palestinian Governor Sparks Outrage after Calling Mothers of Resistance Fighters ‘Deviant’
Comments by the Palestinian Authority’s Governor of Nablus describing mothers of dead Palestinian fighters as “deviant” have sparked fury in the West Bank, with a Palestinian resistance group calling for his resignation, The New Arab […]
Hidden Motives: Why Lapid is Not Serious about a Palestinian State
By Ramzy Baroud Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid threw a wrench into the works when he declared from the United Nations General Assembly podium: “An agreement with the Palestinians, based on two states for […]
PA Forces Rescue Jewish Settlers Who Entered Nablus
The Palestinian Authority’s security forces on Tuesday handed over to Israeli forces a group of Jewish settlers after they entered Nablus’ Old City in the northern West Bank and were found and stopped by Palestinian […]
‘The Palestinian View’ – with Ramzy Baroud: Which Side is the PA On? (VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The arrest of a prominent Palestinian activist, Musab Shtayyeh, and another Palestinian activist, by Palestinian Authority police on September 20 was not the first time that the notorious PA’s Preventive […]
From Nabulsi to Shtayyeh: Which Side is the PA On?
By Ramzy Baroud The arrest of a prominent Palestinian activist, Musab Shtayyeh, and another Palestinian activist, by Palestinian Authority police on September 20 was not the first time that the notorious PA’s Preventive Security […]
PA President Abbas: Israel Decided Not to Be Our Partner in Peace Process (VIDEOS)
Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas told world leaders gathering at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on Friday that Israel has decided not to be a partner for Palestinians in the peace process. “Israel […]
Will the United Nations Finally Deliver Justice for Palestine?
By Ramzy Baroud In his anticipated speech at the United Nations General Assembly on September 23, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas is expected to, once more, make a passionate plea for the recognition of Palestine […]
New Poll: 74% of Palestinians Want PA President Abbas to Resign
Over 70% of Palestinians want Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas to resign, Al-Risalah newspaper reported on Wednesday. According to the news site, the poll was conducted between September 13-17, ahead of Abbas’ speech before […]
‘The Palestinian View’ – with Ramzy Baroud: Will the UN Deliver Justice for Palestine? (VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In the latest Palestine Chronicle episode of the “Palestinian View’, Ramzy Baroud raises the question “Will the United Nations Finally Deliver Justice for Palestine?” Baroud comments on the Palestinian Authority’s […]