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Palestinian teen killed, 90 injured in West Bank clashes
Ramallah: A Palestinian teenager was killed and more than 90 protesters were injured in clashes with Israeli soldiers in the West Bank. The Palestinian Health Ministry said in a statement that Zeid…
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Palestine urges US to remove PLO from terror lists
Ramallah: The Palestinian Authority (PA) has urged the US to remove the Palestinian Liberation Organisation (PLO) from the lists of terror classified by the US Congress, a senior Palestinian official said. The…
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Israel sentences Palestinian jailbreakers to five more years
Jerusalem: An Israeli court has sentenced six Palestinian prisoners to five more years in prison for escaping from a maximum-security prison in 2021. The court found them guilty of “escaping custody” and…
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Israeli authorities force Palestinian to demolish his home
Jerusalem: The Israeli occupation forces on Thursday forced a Palestinian to self-demolish his home in occupied Jerusalem. The occupation authorities forced Muhannad Abu Kaf to demolish his house in the town of…
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Israeli military ID’s gun that may have slain Al Jazeera journalist
Jerusalem: The Israeli military has identified a soldier’s rifle that may have killed Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, but said it cannot be certain unless the Palestinians turn over the bullet…
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Palestinian twins named Shireen and Jenin after slain journalist
A Palestinian citizen chose to name his twins, Shireen and Jenin, after the name of the Al-Jazeera correspondent, Shireen Abu Akleh, who lost her life with a bullet to her head during her…
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Shireen Abu Akleh: Story of journalist slain by Israeli forces
Palestinian-American Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, was shot dead by the Israeli occupation forces in the city of Jenin on Wednesday. The Palestinian Ministry of Health stated that Abu Akleh died…
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Palestinians mark 74th anniversary of Nakba amid growing tensions with Israel
Palestinians held demonstrations on Sunday to mark the 74th anniversary of the Nakba, which coincides with tensions and escalation with the Israelis. The Palestinians on May 15 of each year commemorate the…
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US Secy extends support to family of slain journalist Shireen Abu Akleh
US State Secretary Antony Blinken on Sunday expressed his support to the family of slain Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh and called for a credible investigation into the circumstances of the killing,…
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Germany: Rallies to condemn assassination of journalist, Nakba day banned
Berlin: German police in the capital, Berlin, on Friday banned a demonstration commemorating Nakba day and condemning the assassination of Sheerin Abu Akleh, local media reported. Nakba day is celebrated every year…
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Birzeit University launches ‘Shireen Abu Akleh for Media Excellence’ award after slain journalist
Birzeit University in Palestine on Thursday announced the launch of an annual award, “Shireen Abu Akleh for Media Excellence,” dedicated to Palestinian media professionals, local media reported. The award bears the name of Al-Jazeera…
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‘Danger multiplies’ as Palestinian prisoner Khalil Awawda passes 70th day of hunger strike
Jerusalem: A 40-year-old Palestinian prisoner Khalil Awawda from the town of Idna, west of Hebron in the southern West Bank, who is in Ofer detention camp, has passed the 70th consecutive day of his…
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Palestine warns against allowing Israeli settlers to visit Al-Aqsa
Ramallah: Palestine has warned of consequences against allowing Israeli settlers to visit the compound of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in the old city of Jerusalem during the “Second Jewish Passover” on Sunday. “These…