Malaysia’s prime minister, Mahathir Mohammad, announced last week that his country will open an embassy to Palestine, as support for the Palestinian struggle grows in the Asian nation. Acknowledging that…
Month: October 2019
Israel considers suspending Palestinian exports and imports
The Israeli government announced plans on Friday to halt imports and exports to the West Bank and Gaza Strip following Palestine’s halt on imports of Israeli calves. “Israel is proposing…
Palestinian Authority bans nearly 60 websites critical of the government
The Palestinian Authority (PA) blocked 59 websites and social media pages critical of President Mahmoud Abbas’ government in an alleged crackdown on opposition and press freedom. The PA accused the…
Israeli employers collect millions from illegal Palestinian work permit trade
The illegal trade of work permits cost 20,000 Palestinians a total of $140 million just last year, all profited by brokers and Israeli companies. A study by the Bank of…
After Supreme Court rules Israel can withhold bodies, Palestinians push to fight internationally
On 18 April 2016, Abd al-Hamid Abu Srour told his mom he was going out to buy ice cream and promised he would be back soon. Not too long after…
Deadly bone infections threaten Palestinians shot by Israeli gunfire
Over 1,000 Palestinians in Gaza have developed bone infections after being injured by Israeli weapons. The spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and lack of necessary medications is further exacerbating this health…
Palestinian arrested for waving Yemeni flag at football match against Saudi Arabia
The Palestinian Authority arrested a football fan for protesting the war in Yemen during last week’s dual World Cup-Asian Cup qualifier between Saudi Arabia and Palestine in Ramallah. Ahmad Al-Yumni,…
Palestinian Officials start process to demarcate maritime borders
Both “legal and procedural steps” have been taken by Palestinian Officials this week to define maritime borders off the coast of Gaza according to Al-Monitor. On 8 October, Foreign Minister…
Barghouti: Elections are the People’s Right
There are at least six compelling reasons for exerting all possible effort to hold elections in Palestine. The first is that elections are a right that has been usurped from…
Gaza farmers call on UN to sell produce in the West Bank
Palestinian farmers have called on the UN to put pressure on Israel to allow them to market and sell their produce in the West Bank. Farmers sat outside the headquarters…