This Week in Palestine week 33 2012
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Palestine Today 08 16 2012
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Palestine Today 08 15 2012
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Palestine Today 08 14 2012
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Palestine Today 08 13 2012
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This Week in Palestine week 32 2012
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Shepherd Shot by Israeli Army Denied Right to Sue
An Israeli commander has ruled that a Palestinian shepherd who was shot by the Israeli military three years ago will not be allowed to sue for damages.The Israeli daily Ha’aretz…
Israel to Detain Migrant Children in Prison
African children, whose parents bring them to Israel illegally will now be held in Givon Prison in Ramle, rather than a special facility for migrant youth, in violation of international…
Detainee Thiab Released From Israeli Prison
Palestinian political prisoner, Bilal Thiab was released on Thursday and was welcomed by his family and hundreds of residents at the al-Jalama Israeli military roadblock, near the northern West Bank…
Palestine Today 08 09 2012
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Israeli Mayor to Demolish UN Humanitarian Agency Emergency Shelter
Israeli Mayor of occupied Jerusalem, Nir Bakat, approved the demolition of two structures built by the United Nations (UN) as temporary emergency shelter for Palestinian families after Israel demolished their…
Released Mentally ill Prisoner Missing
A mentally ill prisoner from Jenin was released by the Israeli military at a checkpoint near Hebron on Tuesday and is now missing according to relatives.Ma’an News reported that Mohammad…
Israeli Military Confiscates Cows in Jordan Valley
Israeli occupation forces confiscated tens of cows owned by Palestinian citizens from the northern Jordan Valley village of Om Kharrouba on Tuesday.The Palestine News Network reported on Thursday that Israeli…
Hebron Area Residents Face More Violence
A Palestinian woman was wounded after she was attacked by Israeli settlers and the Israeli military conducted raids in other areas around Hebron on Thursday.According to the Palestine News Network,…
Israeli Occupation Forces Increase Oppression in Jenin Area
Israeli occupation forces raided the village of Yamoun in Jenin at dawn on Thursday which led to confrontations with local Palestinians.The Palestine News Network reported that six military vehicles raided…
Palestine Today 8 08 2012
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Prisoners On Hunger Strike Abused by Israeli Military
Four Palestinian political prisoners currently imprisoned in Israeli military jails under administrative detention orders are continuing their hunger strikes despite deteriorating health conditions and abuse by Israeli soldiers according to…
Romney Criticizes Israeli Kibbutzim
U.S. Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney criticized the Israeli kibbutz movement at an American fundraiser on Tuesday.Romney was quoted in Ha’aretz saying, “It’s individuals and their entrepreneurship which have driven…
Scandinavian Ship Will Attempt to Break Gaza Blockade
Scandinavian activists have launched a ship bound for Gaza in the hopes of breaking the Israeli blockade that has been imposed upon coastal residents since 2006.The leader of the Norwegian…
Israeli Military Expands Settlements Near Bethlehem
Israeli occupation forces began the expansion of Daniel and Eliezer settlements south of Bethlehem on Wednesday.Ahmad Salah, Coordinator of the Popular Committee Against Settlements in al-Khader told WAFA News that…
Palestine Today 08 07 2012
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Bedouin Livestock Confiscated in the Jordan Valley
On Tuesday, Israeli occupation forces confiscated the livestock of Palestinian Bedouins in the Jordan Valley and placed them in an Israeli military camp.The head of the Wadi al-Maleh village council,…
Israel Offers Prisoners Release in Exchange for Palestinian UN Bid
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced plans to release political prisoners in exchange for the Palestinian Authority dropping its upcoming bid for statehood recognition at the United Nations.In a…
Seven Palestinians Detained in Qalqiliya
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, Israeli occupation forces detained seven Palestinians in raids in and around Qalqilya in the northern West Bank.The Israeli army detained three people from…
Israel Plans to Divide al-Aqsa Mosque
Sheikh Mohammad Hussein, the Mufti of Jerusalem, spoke about Israeli plans to divide al-Aqsa mosque in order to provide Jews with access to the Muslim holy site.The plan is modeled…
Rafah Attack Raises Questions of Responsibility, Stability in Gaza
One day after a devastating attack near the Rafah crossing at the Egypt-Gaza border left more than a dozen Egyptian soldiers dead, authorities are struggling with who to blame.Sixteen Egyptian…
Palestine Today 08 06 2012
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New Regulation Bars Palestinians and Immigrants from Using Israeli Courts
Israeli Justice Minister Yaakov Neeman has enacted a new regulation that effectively limits the ability of Palestinians and immigrants to file lawsuits in Israeli courts.According to the Israeli daily Ha’aretz,…
Ahmad Sa’adat Urges Palestinian Unity and Resistance to Occupation
Ahmad Sa’adat, General Sectetary of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) and member of the Palestinian Legislative Council calls for an end to divisions within Palestinian society…
Gaza Power Outages Continue
The people in Gaza continue to suffer from rolling blackouts as its lone power plant is unable to meet the demands of residents and the Israeli occupation blocks access to…
Israel Refuses to Cooperate with UN Fact-Finding Mission
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has assembled a team of experts to investigate the expansion of Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.Ma’an News reported on Sunday that…
Non-Aligned Movement Meeting in Ramallah Cancelled
A meeting between Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Riyad al-Malki and the foreign ministers of twelve other countries which was scheduled for this past Sunday in Ramallah was cancelled when the…
Israeli Military Arrests Two More Children in Hebron
The Israeli army arrested 14-year-old Mohammad Atef Hamdan Taha and his brother Mahmoud, 13, in the old city of Hebron on Monday.The boys’ parents told the Palestine News Network that…
Israeli Military Confiscates Palestinian Land Near Bethlehem
Israeli Occupation Forces moved a military checkpoint near the village of al-Khader, south of Bethlehem, on Sunday. The move annexed 3,000 square meters of Palestinian land.According to Ma’an and WAFA…
Libya, Syria, And The Unquestioned Media Coverage: How Much Have We Learned?
Since the first weeks of the Libyan conflict, independent journalists clearly showed that facts in Libya were in neat contrast with what the big news agencies reported. While the Western…
This Week in Palestine week 31 2012
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PA to Discuss United Nations Bid Next Week
The Palestinian Authority will discuss next week when to go forward with future bids for state recognition at the United Nations.On Thursday PLO spokesperson Saed Erekat said the Palestinian Authority…
Israeli Military Arrests Mother of Released Prisoner
Israeli occupation forces arrested Najah Amin al-Ateli, mother of released prisoner Abeer Odeh, at her home in Rahat City on Thursday.The Palestine News Network reported that the Israeli intelligence service,…
Israeli Authorities Detain 6-Year-Old Mentally Disabled Child
A six-year-old mentally disabled girl who was born in Israel to parents who migrated from Sierra Leone was detained Thursday morning by Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority.Israeli newspaper Ha’aretz reported…
Israeli Military Destroys Property, Closes Road in Beit Jala
Israeli forces closed a rural road and bulldozed private property in the al-Makhrour area of Beit Jala near Bethlehem on Thursday.The bulldozers razed 500 meters of agricultural land belonging to…
Palestine Today 08 02 2012
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Solving the Water Crisis in Palestine
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has stated that solving the water crisis in Palestine is among his top priorities.Perhaps the first thing one notices upon arrival in Israel/Palestine is the distinct…
Property Demolished for Illegal Settlement Expansion
Israeli forces closed a road near Bethlehem in preparation for the demolition of Palestinian property.The Israeli military frequently confiscates land in the West Bank near the illegal separation barrier. On…
Palestine Today 008 01 2012
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Finance Agreement Entrenches Dependence on Israel
The debt crisis gripping the Palestinian Authority has forced Ramallah to turn to Israel for funding as it struggles to stay solvent.The Palestinian economy could not survive with the largesse…
Arafat’s Widow Asks for French Investigation Into His Death
Suha Arafat, widow of the late Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, formally requested a French investigation into the death of her husband in a French military hospital in 2004.Israeli newspaper Ha’aretz…
Israel Claims Arrest of Palestinian “Cells” in Hebron
Late Tuesday, it was reported that the Israeli military and intelligence service, Shabak, arrested members of two Palestinian “cells” in the Hebron area.Yesha News published the story on its Hebrew-language…
Israel Attacks Funeral Procession Near Hebron
The Israeli military attacked Palestinians in a funeral procession in the village of Beit Ummar north of Hebron on Tuesday.Yousef Abu Maria, spokesperson for the National Committee Against the Wall…
Israeli Settlers Uproot and Burn Olive Trees in Nabi Saleh
Israeli settlers uprooted and burned olive trees on Palestinian land in the village of Nabi Saleh on Wednesday.According to the Palestine News Network, a spokesman for the Palestinian Popular Resistance…
Palestinian Member of the Israeli Knesset to Speak in Ireland
Palestinian citizen of Israel Haneen Zoabi, who was elected to the Israeli Knesset in 2009, will embark on a speaking tour of Ireland next week according to a press release…
One Dead After Car Explosion in Gaza
A Palestinian man was killed after a car explosion in Gaza. No official word yet has been released as to the cause of the explosion.On Wednesday morning 22-year old Ayman…
Foreign Ministers to Meet in Ramallah This Weekend
Foreign ministers from twelve different countries will meet in Ramallah on Sunday to discuss the peace process and the Israeli occupation.According to Ma’an News, Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Riyad al-Malki…
Israeli Military Fires on Homes in Gaza
On Wednesday, Israeli soldiers used heavy artillery to fire at Palestinian homes and farms in several areas in Gaza.According to WAFA News, the Israeli military fired on Palestinian property east…
Palestine Today 07 31 2012
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‘Palestinians for Dignity’ Rejects EU Hypocrisy on Israeli Occupation
A Palestinian youth organization called ‘Palestinians for Dignity’ issued a statement on Monday regarding the hypocritical stance taken by the European Union in its decision to upgrade relations with Israel…
Tuesday Raids Follow Monday Killing
On Tuesday the Israeli military raided several refugee camps south of Hebron and detained two residents. Five more Palestinians were arrested simultaneously around the West Bank.The arrests of seven Palestinians…
Israeli Government Spends NIS 1.1 Billion on Settlements in 2011
Israeli newspaper Ha’aretz reported on Tuesday that the Israeli government spent NIS 1.1 billion on illegal settlements in the West Bank in 2011, an increase of 38 % over the…
Israel Blocks Roads in Salfit
In Salfit on Monday, the Israeli military closed two dirt roads used by farmers.The mayor of the Salfit village of Deir Istiya, Nathmi Salman told WAFA news that Israeli soldiers…
Al-Aqsa to be Converted into a Park by Israelis
The Jerusalem municipality has issued a decision to convert al-Aqsa mosque’s yards into public parks and gardens that would be open to the general public, according to Sheikh Kamal al-Khatib,…
Israel Arrests Palestinian with Special Needs in Hebron
The Israeli military arrested a young Palestinian with special needs after severely beating him in front of his parents, the media spokesperson of the Popular Committee Against Settlement in Beit…
Australia to Investigate Israeli Treatment of Palestinian Children
The Australian Foreign Affairs Minister, Bob Carr, announced on Monday that he plans to send officials from his office to Israel to observe trials of Palestinian children who are sentenced…
Palestine Today 07 30 2012
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Obama, Romney Fight to See Who Can Support Israel the Most
The United States has long been one of the fiercest allies of Israel on the international stage. The 2012 presidential election has highlighted this relationship, perhaps more than ever before,…
Israel Opens Fire on Homes in Gaza
In Gaza today, the Israeli military opened fire on Palestinian homes and farms in Khuza’a, a town east of Khan Younis. According to WAFA News, no injuries were reported.The areas…
Israel Detains 17 Across West Bank
Israeli Military Forces Detained 17 Palestinians across the West Bank Saturday morning including 3 teenagers and 6 children, including one 12-year-old, Ma’an News reported.Palestinian police reported in a statement that…
Israeli Settlers Attack a Child Near Hebron
Illegal Israeli settlers from Havat Ma’on in the south Hebron hills terrorized a Palestinian child and attacked international activists in the Humra valley area on Saturday according to a press…
Water Crisis in the West Bank and Gaza Continues
Israel gives illegal settlers 70 times more water than Palestinians in the West Bank according to the head of the Palestinian Water Authority and Ma’an News.On Sunday in Ramallah, Shaddad…
Huge Increase in Illegal Israeli Settlers in the West Bank
Israel reports that the influx of settlers to the West Bank has increased by 4.5 % bringing the total number of illegal Israeli settlers to 350,143, according to the Population…
This Week in Palestine week 30 2012
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Palestine Today 07 26 2012
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World Bank Declares Palestinian Economy Unfit for Statehood
The World Bank released a detailed report concluding that the economy of Palestine is unsuitable for statehood and incapable of sustaining itself without foreign aid.On Wednesday the World Bank released…
Palestine Today 07 25 2012
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Israeli Military Raids Hebron Area; Settlers Attack Palestinians
Israeli forces raided several neighborhoods in the areas in and around Hebron on Wednesday, detaining nine Palestinians in the process, while Israeli settlers simultaneously attacked Palestinians according to reports from…
Israel Constructs Military Tower in West Bank Agricultural Area
In the town of al-Kahder Tuesday, a group of Israeli settlers erected a military tower on agricultural land in the West Bank according to WAFA news.The coordinator of the popular…
Israel Returns Body of Slain Palestinian
The body of 22-year-old Jihad Abu Shaluf, a Palestinian killed by Israel at the Gazan border was returned on Wednesday, two weeks after his death, according to Ma’an News.Israeli soldiers…
Israel to Annex More of East Jerusalem
On Tuesday Israel announced plans to take full municipal control of a section of East Jerusalem that lies on the other side of its separation wall.Israeli officials in Tel Aviv…
Palestine Today 07 24 2012
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Israel Arrests Two Palestinian Children in Hebron
Israeli soldiers arrested two Palestinian children on Tuesday in the West Bank city of Hebron according to a statement the Palestinian Prisoner’s Club made to WAFA news.15-year-old Basel Mataryeh was…
UN Committee Decries Israeli Treatment of Palestinian Children
The United Nations Special Committee on Israeli Practices in the Occupied Territories issued a statement against the arrest, detention and mistreatment of Palestinian children by the Israeli military, the Palestine…
Does Netayahu’s Government Threaten Israeli’s Future?
Is Israel’s move to the hardline far right hurting its international standing? The Netanyahu government’s treatment of Occupied Palestine may harm the long-term solvency of the Israeli state.Murtaza Hussein, writing…
Arab League Fully Supports PA at United Nations
The Arab League has announced on Monday that it will unanimously support the Palestinian bid for statehood recognition in the United Nations General Assembly.On Monday evening the Arab League announced…
Palestine Today 07 23 2012
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Israel Issues Demolition Orders for 8 Palestinian Villages
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak on Sunday ordered the demolition of 8 Palestinian villages in the hills south of Hebron because the Israeli military needs the land for training exercises,…
Israeli Settler Activity Continues
Israeli settlers seized Palestinian land in several areas around the West Bank on Sunday and Monday according to WAFA news.On Sunday, near the village of Yatta south of Hebron, Israeli…
Palestinian Statehood Discussed at Arab League
The Arab League met in Doha, Qatar on Sunday to discuss Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ planned bid for further UN member recognition, reports Ma’an News. The Palestinian Authority has spent…
Hamas Denies Imminent Separation of Gaza and West Bank
Hamas official Mahmoud Zahhar stated on Sunday that the Gaza Strip will not break away from the Palestinian Authority and the West Bank in the near future.Mahmoud Zahhar, a senior…
This Week in Palestine week 20 2012
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Mashaal – Mursi Meeting May Bring Relief for Gaza
Hamas party leader Khalid Mashaal met with Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi on Wednesday evening to discuss the future of Gaza’s relationship with Egypt.On Wednesday Hamas leader Khalid Mashaal met for…
Palestine Today 07 19 2012
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Tawjihi Exam Results Announced Today
On Thursday, the Palestinian Authority Ministry of Education announced the 2012 results for the country-wide Tawjihi exams. Over 87,000 students sat for the Tawjihi exams, similar to high school exit…
Erekat Appeals to International Community
Saeb Erekat, Chief Palestinian Negotiator, dispatched a letter to the international community urging them to “examine their bilateral agreements with Israel to ensure that they are not unwittingly supporting Israel’s…
Hamas Asks Egypt to Allow More Fuel into Gaza
On Wednesday, Hamas urged Egypt’s new president to defy the Israeli siege on Gaza and allow more fuel to enter the area, according to Ma’an news.During a demonstration in the…
Egyptian-Palestinian Talks Progress in Cairo
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met with newly-elected Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi on Tuesday evening in Cairo to begin a two-day series of discussions regarding their nations’ future.Multiple agencies have reported…
Palestine Today 07 18 2012
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100 Year Old Silwan Building Destroyed by Israel
The Israeli Municipality of Jerusalem demolished a Palestinian building in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Silwan on Wednesday, according to WAFA news.Jawad Siyam, director of Wadi Hilweh information center in…
Palestinian Detained Attempting to Leave Gaza for Medical Treatment
A Palestinian man who was attempting to travel from Gaza to Jerusalem for medical treatment was detained due to travel restrictions in the third such case this month according to…
Palestinian Teen Hospitalized After Beating by Israeli Soldiers
A teenager from a Bethlehem village was seriously injured two days ago when Israeli soldiers beat him during an arrest raid, a lawyer for the Palestinian Ministry of Prisoners Affairs…
Kadima Party Leaves Netanyahu Coalition Over Draft Dispute
Late Tuesday night news broke that Israel’s Kadima Party dropped out of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s grand coalition government over the Prime Minister’s surrender to ultra-Orthodox political groups.Multiple news agencies reported…
Palestine Today 07 17 2012
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Village South of Hebron Celebrates Nonviolent Resistance
The fifth annual festival of nonviolent popular resistance was celebrated by Palestinians in the village of Um Fagarah in the hills south of Hebron on Saturday according to Ma’an news.The…