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Israel frees Palestinian prisoner Karim Younis after 40 yrs in jail
The Israeli authotirities on Thursday released the longest-serving Palestinian prisoner Karim Younis, after 40 years in jail. 66-year-old dean of the Palestinian prisoners was released after he completed his 40-year sentence in…
- Middle East
Benjamin Netanyahu slams ‘despicable’ UN vote on Palestine
Tel Aviv: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed the United Nations General Assembly Saturday for a resolution passed the previous day to refer Israel’s “occupation… of Palestinian territory” to the International Court of…
- Middle East
Palestinians hail UN vote on Israel’s occupation of Palestine
Ramallah: Palestinian authorities have welcomed the UN vote in favour of a resolution asking the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to give an opinion on the legal consequences of Israel’s occupation of…
- Middle East
Over 130 Palestinian journalists detained by Israel in 2022
Jerusalem: Israeli occupation has detained more than 130 Palestinian journalists during the year 2022, in clear violation of all international laws and norms that guarantee freedom of opinion and expression. This came…
- Middle East
Palestine rejects Netanyahu’s remarks on strengthening settlements in West Bank
Ramallah: Palestinian authorities have rejected the remarks of Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu on strengthening settlements in the West Bank. “The announcement is contradictory to all resolutions of international legitimacy, most notably…
- Middle East
Chile government plans to open embassy in Palestine territories
The Chilean government on Thursday announced plans to open an embassy in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories. This came in a speech delivered by Chilean President Gabriel Boric at a Christmas party with…
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Facebook suspends page of Palestinian newspaper Al-Quds
Facebook a few hours ago reportedly suspended the page of the Palestinian newspaper Al-Quds. The page which has around 10 million followers was suspended without any explanation. Al-Quds which is the oldest…
- Middle East
US Republican senators urge FBI to shut probe into Shireen Abu Akleh’s death
A group of Republican senators in the United States (US) wrote to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Justice (DoJ) urging them to shut down their investigation into…
- Middle East
Cancer-stricken Palestinian prisoner Nasser Abu Hamid slips into coma
The cancer-stricken Palestinian prisoner Nasser Abu Hamid slipped into a coma on Sunday and was moved from Ramle clinic prison, where he was staying, to the Israeli Assaf Harofeh hospital. In a…
- Middle East
Palestine welcomes UN resolution affirming its sovereignty over natural resources
Palestine on Thursday welcomed the United Nations’ vote in favour of a resolution affirming its right to sovereignty over its natural resources. Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad Al-Maliki said in a statement, a…
- Middle East
FIFA WC: Israeli cops crackdown on Palestinians celebrating Morocco’s win
The Israeli police on December 10 cracked down on Palestinians for celebrating Morocco’s win over Portugal in the ongoing FIFA World Cup. it is to be noted that Morocco defeated Portugal 1-0…
- Middle East
Palestine slams US pressure over updating companies operating in Israeli settlements
Ramallah: Palestine has slammed the US move to pressure the UN not to update its list of companies operating in Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad Al-Maliki…