Elham Joulani walks through a crowd of her students in the halls of the Girls School of Jerusalem situated in the Moroccan Gate neighbourhood. Tugging at her arms and dress,…
Year: 2019
In Gaza, maternal deaths on the rise amid lack of family planning
The mortality rate of pregnant women in Gaza has declined over the last 25 years. But new data from the Ministry of Health points to a worrying trend showing maternal…
The commodification of Palestinian prisoners; women bare the costs
Private Israeli companies profit millions every year from the incarceration of Palestinians. And with around 40 per cent of males living in the occupied Territories detained at some point in…
Malaysia plans to open embassy to Palestine
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…
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,…