The Israeli Supreme Court has given its approval on the 11 June for the destruction of 10 buildings in Sur Bahir, East Jerusalem. Following this decision, on 18 June, Israeli…
Year: 2019
Japan offers to mediate between Palestinians and Israelis
Foreign Minister of Japan Taro Kono expressed in interview with Arab News his country’s interest in playing a part as an “honest broker” between Palestine and Israel. Palestinian authorities…
Palestinian youth on the fields of Settlers
With the average age of 22.4 years, Palestine‘s population is among the youngest in the world. As a result of the ongoing Israeli occupation, deteriorating economic situation and a lack…
Israeli soldier shoots Palestinian child, 100 bullet fragments found in his brain
10-year-old Palestinian Abdul Rahman Yasser Shteiwi was shot in the head by an Israeli soldier during a protest in the town of Kafr Qaddum in the occupied West Bank on…
U.S. Congresswoman, Rashida Tlaib, denounces Israel’s policies against Palestinians
In an interview published Saturday 13 July, U.S. Congresswoman, Rashida Tlaib, heavily condemned Israel’s policy towards Palestinians as she called for international solidarity. Tlaib, the first Palestinian-American to serve in…
“We are our own country”: Daily life in Balata refugee camp
Early afternoon, as the sun shines on top of the narrow alley streets, children play football and smile loudly. There seems to be no concern on their minds – but…
Israeli Ministry blocks the import of Palestinian dairy and meat products
As of 1 August, Israeli Authorities will prohibit the export of Palestinian meat and dairy products into East Jerusalem, a decision passed on 1 July this year. A large banner,…
Egyptian delegation meets with Palestinian leaders to discuss peace and national unity
Egyptian security officials held meetings with Palestinian leaders over the weekend to prevent a new flare-up of tensions between Israel and the Gaza Strip and promote stronger Palestinian national unity.…
Israel targeting access to health and health workers in Palestine
The right to health is a fundamental aspect of human rights and dignity. The access health, conceived as physical, mental and social well-being, not just absence of disease, is protected…
Israel requires students to pass "propaganda" course before overseas trips
Israeli authorities are demanding both Arab and Jewish high school students to pass an online course, deemed as “racist ideology”, prior to embarking on exchange programs abroad. The course has…