Israel’s Supreme Court has ruled that a Jewish settlement outpost in the West Bank was illegally built on privately-owned Palestinian land and has ordered their removal. The case involved…
Month: August 2020
Gaza, Israel tensions rise after bombing retaliation
Tension between Gaza and Israel has flared since August 6 after Gazans began to relaunch incendiary balloons and rockets into Israel. Israel has responded with almost daily bombing attacks on…
Israel, UAE agreement a “stab in the back” for Palestinian people
Israel and the United Arab Emirates have struck a historic deal last week that will lead to full diplomatic normalisation between the two nations, as the UAE becomes the first…
Egypt-Gaza crossing opens for 3 days, as Israel shuts Karem Abu Salem
The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt was temporarily opened yesterday for the first time since the pandemic began, allowing Palestinians to leave the besieged Strip. Gaza’s most southern border…
Palestine and Arab countries stand in solidarity with Beirut
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has declared a national day of mourning on Wednesday to show solidarity for Lebanon after a massive chemical explosion decimated the capital city of Beirut on…