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Al Qassam Brigades: “Prisoner swap will only be conducted by our termsâ€
The Al Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, stated on Saturday that its demands for a prisoner swap deal are nonnegotiable, and added that no matter what Israel tries,…
Las brigadas Al Qassam: “El intercambio de presos se realizará solamente según nuestras condicionesâ€
Las brigadas Al Qassam, el ala armado de Hamas, dijo el sábado que sus demandas por un intercambio de presos no son negociables. Añadieron que por más que Israel trate,…
Israeli sources: “Qassam shell fired from Gaza into the Western Negevâ€
Israeli military sources reported on Saturday that resistance fighters fired a homemade shell into the Western Negev. The shell landed in an open area causing no damage or injuries. Israeli…
Fuentes israelÃes: “Proyectil Qassam lanzado desde Gaza hacia el oeste de Negevâ€
Fuentes militares israelÃes informaron el sábado que combatientes de resistencia lanzaron un proyectil casero hacia el oeste de Negev. El proyectil aterrizó en un área abierto, sin herir ni dañar.Oficiales…
Renowned Palestinian Poet, Mahmoud Darwish, dies in Houston
Mahmoud Darwish, a renowned Palestinian poet, one of the intellectual figures known as the voice of the Palestinians in Diaspora and under occupation, died on Saturday evening at age 67…
Poeta palestino renombrado, Mahmoud Darwish, se muere en Huston
Mahmoud Darwish, poeta palestino renombrado, uno de las figuras intelectuales conocido como la voz de los palestinos en diáspora y bajo ocupación, se murió el sábado por la noche a…
Patients in Gaza call for the re-opening of Rafah crossing
As death toll in Gaza have reached 223 due to the ongoing Israeli siege on the Coastal Region, local residents are calling for an immediate international intervention to open the…
150 Palestinian prisoners in Israel to be released before September
150 Palestinian prisoners are to be released from Israeli prisons at the expected date of 25 August, though names have not yet been released. Local sources reported. Minister of Prisoner…
Army kidnaps a civilian from Bethlehem
Local sources reported on Saturday that the Israeli army erected a military roadblock in Jinata village, east of the West Bank city of Bethlehem and kidnapped a civilian from the…
Hamas police in Gaza releases 60 Fateh men
Palestinian security sources in the Gaza Strip reported that the Hamas police and security forces released on Friday 60 Fateh supporters who were arrested in recent days after interrogation revealed…
PolicÃa de Hamas en Gaza Libera a 60 Hombres de al Fateh
Fuentes de seguridad palestinas en la Franja de Gaza informaron que la policÃa de Hamas y las fuerzas de seguridad liberaron a 60 simpatizantes de Al Fatal, quienes habÃan sido…
Israel interrogates dozens of fleeing Fateh men on Shalit
The London-based Al Hayat Newspaper reported that it was informed by Egyptian sources that the Israeli security services interrogated dozens of Fateh men who fled out of the Gaza Strip…
Dayton: “Israel agreed to transfer to the P.A bullet-proof vests, 145 military vehiclesâ€
Lieutenant General Keith Dayton, the United States Security Coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority (P.A), stated in his first interview with the Israel media that Israel and the United…
Dayton: “Israel acuerda con P.A, chalecos anti-balas, y hasta 145 vehÃculos militares’
El Teniente General, Keith Dayton, Coordinador de Seguridad de los Estados Unidos, para Israel y la Autoridad Palestina, (P.A.), indicó en su primera entrevista a los medios de comunicación de…
Press Release: “Israeli Authorities Continue Ethnic Cleansing Campaign against Bedouins and Farmersâ€
The Jerusalem Legal Aid and Human Rights Center issued its monthly report stating that the Israeli Ethnic cleansing policy is escalating; especially, towards the Bedouins and farmers, e.g. the illegal…
This Week in Palestine week 32 2008
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Weekly peaceful protest of the wall at Al Khader village
A group of 150 non violent protesters marched in protest against the illegal wall on Friday midday at al Khader village nearby the West Bank city of Bethlehem. IMEMC’s correspondents…
Protesta pacÃfica semanal por el muro, en el pueblo de Al Khader
Un grupo de 150 manifestantes no-violentos, marcharon en protesta contra el muro ilegal, el viernes al mediodÃa, en el pueblo de al Khader, cercano a la ciudad de Belén, en…
The Israeli army attacks the nonviolent protest in Bil’in village
The Israeli army dispersed the weekly nonviolent protest located in Bil’in village north of the West Bank city of Ramallah on Friday midday with gas, guns and grenades.local sources reported.…
El ejército israelà ataca la protesta no-violenta en el pueblo de Bil’in
El ejército israelà dispersó la protesta en el pueblo de Bil’in al norte de Ramallah en Cisjordania el viernes a mediodÃa con gases, armas y granadas, reportaron fuentes locales.Después de…
The Israeli army attacks a non-violent protest at Al Ma’sara village
Local sources reported that the Israeli army attacked the weekly non-violent protest at al Ma'sara village south of the West Bank city of Bethlehem on Friday midday. A group of…
El ejército israelà ataca una protesta no-violenta en el pueblo de Al Ma’sara
Fuentes locales reportaron que el ejército israelà atacó la no-violenta protesta semanal en el pueblo de Al Ma’sara al sur de Belén en Cisjordania el viernes a mediodÃa.Un grupo de…
Death toll 233 due to the Israeli siege on the Gaza strip
Medical sources reported on Friday morning that the number of patients who have died in the Gaza Strip due to the Israeli siege has reached 233 as six more patients…
233 Victimas mortales, debido al asedio IsraelÃ, sobre la franja de Gaza
Fuentes medicas, informaron el viernes por la mañana, que el número de pacientes que han muerto en la franja de Gaza, debido al asedio IsraelÃ, ha alcanzado la cifra de…
Israeli army invades West Bank cities, kidnapping 3 civilians
The Israeli army invaded the West Bank cities of Jenin, Nablus and Tulkarem on Friday at dawn, local sources reported. In the West Bank city of Jenin, a number of…
Ejército israelà invade ciudades en Cisjordania secuestrándoles a 3 civiles
El ejército israelà invadió las ciudades de Jenin, Nablus y Tulkarem el viernes al amanecer, fuentes locales reportaron.En la ciudad de Jenin en Cisjordania, varios vehÃculos militares israelÃes invadieron la…
PRC: “Truce in Gaza could collapse in three weeksâ€
The Popular Resistance Committees (PRC) stated on Thursday that the fragile truce between Israel and the Hamas ruling part y in Gaza could collapse in three weeks. The truce started…
CRP: “La tregua en Gaza podrÃa fracasarse en tres semanasâ€
La Comité de Resistencia Popular (CRP) dijo el jueves que la tregua débil entre Israel y Hamas, el partido gobernante en Gaza, podrÃa fracasarse en tres semanas. La tregua empezó…
Israel issues bids for 447 settler homes in Jerusalem
The Israeli Housing Ministry issued on Thursday bids for the construction of hundreds of settler homes in Jabal Abu Ghneim (Har Homa) in Bethlehem district and Beitar Elit settlement near…
Israel presta ayudas para 447 casas de colonos en Jerusalén
El Ministerio Israelà de la Vivienda, presto el jueves, ayudas para la construcción de centenares de casas de colonos, en Jabal Abu Ghneim (Har Homa) en el distrito de Belén,…
PCHR Weekly Report: Palestinian youth killed, 2 injured in Israeli attacks
In its weekly summary of Israeli attacks for the week of 30 July – 06 August 2008, the Palestinian Center for Human Rights (PCHR) reports that Israeli forces killed a…
Movie director acquitted of ‘incitement’ charges
Mohammed Bakri, the Israeli-born director of the film 'Jenin, Jenin', has been acquitted of all charges by an Israeli judge. Bakri had been sued by Israeli soldiers who said his…
Small Plane crashes in Haifa airport, three Israelis killed
Israeli sources reported that a private small plane crashed while attempting to land in Haifa airport, on Thursday afternoon, killing three Israelis and wounded three others. Israeli online daily, Haaretz,…
Barak: “A peace deal between Israel and the PA in 2008 is unlikelyâ€
Israeli Defense Minister, Ehud Barak, stated on Thursday that he does not believe that a peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Authority is possible before the end of this…
Israeli settlers attack British diplomats touring Hebron
The British Consulate in Israel reported on Thursday that a group of Israeli settlers attacked a delegation of British diplomats who were visiting the southern West Bank city of Hebron.…
Rice threatens more sanction on Iran
US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, threatened on Thursday that the United States will push for more sanctions on Iran after the Iranian leadership failed in responding to a bid…
Jenin, a city of strong women
In Jenin, Palestinian Women addresses the concerns of women as they face problems of raising a family and preparing for jobs when the home no longer has a man to…
Dozens suffer from Gas inhalation, 3 injured in Nil’in non-violent protest
The Israeli army attacked on Thursday midday a non violent protest in Nil’in village southern the central West Bank city of Ramallah, kidnapping 2, injuring 3 and causing dozens to…
Army kidnaps a civilian in Hebron
Local sources reported that Israeli soldiers invaded the southern West Bank city of Hebron and nearby villages on Thursday midday. Troops invaded Sureef village, north west of Hebron, and kidnapped…
Free Gaza Movement invites Israeli FM to welcome them as they sail to Gaza
A group of international peace activist invited the Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Tzipi Livni to welcome them in the Gaza Strip as they arrive from their planned sail from…
The Israeli army kidnaps a Palestinian girl from Bethlehem
The Israeli army kidnapped a Palestinian girl from Al Khader village near the West Bank city of Bethlehem on Thursday morning.The Palestinian Prisoners Society reported that the Israeli troops kidnapped…
Israeli troops invade West Bank cities, kidnap 6 civilians
The Israeli army attacked the West Bank cities of Jenin, Ramallah, Tubas and Tulkarem on Thursday at dawn, local sources reported.In the West Bank city of Jenin, a number of…
Palestinian escapes an assassinatioin attempt in Ireland, Palestinians accuse Israel
A deported Palestinian escaped an assassination attempt on Thursday morning in a drive-by shooting in Ireland sources in Dublin reported.According to sources, Jihad Ja’ara from Bethlehem, escaped an assassination attempt…
Israeli settlers to seize a Palestinian home in Jerusalem
Local sources reported that a group of Israeli settlers tried to seize a Palestinian home in the city of Jerusalem on Thursday dawn. Hatem Abd Al Kader, the assistant to…
Colonos IsraelÃes, se apoderan de una casa Palestina, en Jerusalén
Fuentes locales, informaron, que un grupo de colonos IsraelÃes, han intentado apoderarse de una casa palestina, de la ciudad de Jerusalén el jueves de madrugada. Hatem Abd Al Kader, el…
Israeli settlers prevent a prayer in Beit Sahour, assault worshippers
Israeli settlers assaulted Palestinian and International worshippers who were holding a prayer service at Ush Ghrab park in Beit Sahour Wednesday evening. As the mass started, the settlers, who organized…
Israeli human rights group: Officer who shot bound Palestinian should be punished
After the Israeli military announced Wednesday that an officer who shot a bound, gagged Palestinian at point blank range with a rubber-coated steel bullet would be dismissed from his post,…
Grupo de derechos humanos israelÃ: El oficial que disparo al palestino atado, deberÃa ser castigado
Después de que la milicia IsraelÃ, anunciara el miércoles, que el oficial que disparo a un Palestino atado y amordazado, a quemarropa con una bala de acero cubierta de goma,…
Detainees in Huwwara on hunger strike in protest to medical negligence
One of the Lawyers of the Palestinian Prisoners Society (PPS) reported on Wednesday that the detainees imprisoned at the Huwwara Israeli prison announced a hunger strike in protest to medical…
Soldiers kidnap a female member of Nablus city council
The Ahrar Center for Detainees Studies and Human Rights reported on Wednesday that Israeli troops broke into the home of Dr. Majeda Fidda, 42, member of Nablus Municipality and kidnapped…
Israeli Prime Minster pledges to release 150 Palestinian prisoners, says PA official
Israeli Prime Minister, Ehud Olmert, pledged to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday that Israel will consider the release of 150 Palestinian prisoners, said Palestinian negotiator, Saeb Eriqat. The Palestinian…
El PM israelà promete poner en libertad a 150 presos palestinos según informa un oficial palestino
El primer ministro israelà Ehud Olmert prometió al presidente palestino Mahmoud Abbas el miércoles que Israel considerará ponerles en libertad a 150 presos palestinos, dijo Saeb Erigat, negociador palestino.El negociador…
Palestine Today 080608
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Gaza organizations caught in the crossfire
In the past two weeks, the Hamas-dominated interior ministry in Gaza has closed scores of Gaza-based non-governmental organizations (NGOs). According to Al Mezan Center for Human Rights in Gaza City,…
Israel releases 5 Palestinian prisoners in final stage of Hezbollah prisoner exchange
The Israeli daily Haaretz news reported on Wednesday morning that Israel released five Palestinian prisoners as part of a swap deal with the Lebanese Hezbollah group that brought back the…
Israel pone en libertad a 5 presos palestinos en la etapa final del intercambio Hezbollah de presos
El diario Haaretz News reportó el miércoles por la mañana que Israel puso en libertad a cinco presos palestinos como parte de un acuerdo de intercambio con el grupo lÃbano…
The Israeli army troops invade west bank cities, kidnap 5 civilians
The Israeli army troops invaded the West Bank cities of Hebron, Jenin , Tubas , Qalqilia and Ramallah on Wednesday morning and kidnapped five Palestinian civilians, local sources reported. In…
Fuerzas israelÃes invaden ciudades en Cisjordania y secuestran a 5 civiles
Tropas israelÃes invadieron las ciudades de Hebrón, Jenin, Tubas, Qalqilia y Ramallah en Cisjordania el miércoles por la mañana y secuestraron a cinco civiles palestinos, según informaron fuentes locales. En…
The Israeli army kidnaps a member of Nablus’ city council
The Israeli army invaded the west bank city of Nablus on Wednesday morning and kidnapped 7 civilians among them a member of Nablus' city council, reported local sources. Israeli troops…
El ejército IsraelÃ, secuestra a un miembro del ayuntamiento de Nablus
El ejército IsraelÃ, invadió la ciudad de Nablus, en Cisjordania, el miércoles por la mañana, y secuestro a 7 civiles, entre ellos un miembro del ayuntamiento de Nablus, informaron Fuentes…
Police arrest Anarchists at protest outside home of Army Commander
Israeli police attacked dozens of peace activists, members of the Anarchist movement in Israel, who were staging a protest in front of the home of Israeli Army Colonel, Aviv Reshef,…
La policÃa arresta a Anarquistas en protesta en el exterior de la casa del Comandante del Ejército
La policÃa IsraelÃ, ataco a docenas de activistas pacÃficos, miembros del movimiento Anarquista de Israel, que organizaron una manifestación, frente a la casa del Coronel del Ejercito IsraelÃ, Aviv Reshef,…
Some Palestinian refugees in Iraq will be moved to Scandinavia
The United Nations Refugee Agency stated on Tuesday that some of the Palestinian Refugees who are stranded in Iraq will be relocated under a settlement program in Iceland and Sweden.…
Algunos refugiados palestinos en Irak se trasladarán a Escandinava
La Agencia de Refugiados de la Organización de Naciones Unidas dijo el martes que algunos refugiados palestinos que están con problemas de volver a casa en Irak se trasladarán bajo…
Omert, Abbas, to meet in Jerusalem on Wednesday
Israeli sources reported on Tuesday that Israeli Prime Minister, Ehud Olmert, and the Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, are slated to meet on Wednesday in Jerusalem to discuss the current political…
Omert, Abbas se reunirán el miércoles en Jerusalén
Fuentes israelÃes informaron el martes que el Primero Ministro IsraelÃ, Ehud Olmert, y el Presidente Palestino, Mahmoud Abbas, programan reunirse el miércoles en Jerusalén para discutir la situación polÃtica actual.Fuentes…
Palestine Today 080508
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El ejército IsraelÃ, secuestra a un abogado de la ciudad de Tulkarem
Fuentes locales, informaron que fuerzas armadas militares IsraelÃes, han invadido la ciudad de Belén, en Cisjordania, y han secuestrado a un abogado. Testigos oculares, han dicho, que tropas IsraelÃes, han…
Israeli settlers attack Hebron city injuring an old man
Local sources reported that a number of Israeli settlers attacked the West Bank city of Hebron on Tuesday morning causing the injury of an old man. Eye witnesses reported that…
Colonos israelÃes atacan la ciudad de Hebron, hiriéndole a un anciano
Fuentes locales reportaron que varios colonos israelÃes atacaron Hebron en Cisjordania el martes por la mañana, hiriéndole a un anciano.Testigos informaron que colonos israelÃes tiraron coches palestinos con piedras. Además…
Barak: ‘If you miss Gaza raids, don’t worry – they’ll come’
Defense Minister and Labor Party leader Ehud Barak criticized his political rivals on Monday, equating them with hosts of reality television shows, and told his constituents that a military operation…
Barak: ‘Si fallais las incursiones en Gaza, no os preocupeis – vendran’
El Ministro de Defensa, y lÃder del Partido Laboral, Ehud Barak, criticó a sus rivales polÃticos, el lunes, comparándoles con presentadores de televisión de programas de ‘reality’, y dijo a…
Fulbright scholars denied rights to travel
The U.S. state department has cancelled the visas of the 3 remaining Palestinian scholars set to study in the States citing unspecified security concerns. The New York Times reported yesterday…
Niegan derecho de ingreso a EEUU a becarios de la Fulbright
El Departamento de Estado norteamericano canceló las visas de los tres becarios palestinos restantes que se disponÃan a viajar a los Estados Unidos, citando cuestiones de seguridad no especificadas. .…
The Israeli army invades West Bank cities, kidnapping 11civilians
Local sources reported that the Israeli army invaded the West Bank cities of Jenin, Tubas, Tulkarem , Hebron and Nablus on Tuesday morning, kidnapping 10 civilians. The Israeli army invaded…
Sabastiya, the city that died
Once a popular tourist attraction, the ancient city of Sabastiya, located ten kilometers from Nablus, is being economically strangled. Treachorous bypass roads make the trip difficult and can take several…
Hamas hold Abbas responsible for Bir Zeit University incidents
Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, held the Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, responsible for clashes which took place between Fateh members and security forces, and members of the Islamic Block at Bir…
Hamas considera responsable a Abbas, de los incidentes de la Universidad Bir Zeit
El Movimiento de Resistencia Islámica, Hamas, sostiene, que el Presidente palestino, Mahmoud Abbas, es responsable de los enfrentamientos que se produjeron entre miembros de Fateh, y fuerzas de seguridad, y…
Lawyer among 60 activists bringing medical supplies to Gaza
On August 5th, activists will be taking to the high seas in an effort to get much needed medical supplies to the ailing residents of the besieged Gaza strip. …
Barakeh: “Three years after Shfa-Amr massacre, Israel is still chasing the victimsâ€
Mohammad Barakeh, Arab member of Knesset, secretary-general of the Hadash movement in Israel, stated on the third anniversary of the Shfa-Amr massacre on Monday, that the Arab residents are until…
87 members of Hallas family who fled Gaza, arrived in Jericho
The Maan News Agency reported on Monday that 87 members of Hallas family, supporters of Fateh movement, who fled out of the Gaza Strip after clashing with Hamas’ security forces…
87 miembros de la familia de Hallas, que huyeron de Gaza, han llegado a Jerico
La Agencia de Noticias Ma´an, informaron el lunes, que 87 miembros de la familia Hallas, partidarios del movimiento Fateh, que huyeron de la Franja de Gaza, después del enfrentamiento con…
Israeli High Court: “Olmert could be suspended if he fails to comply with police requestsâ€
Israeli online daily, Haaretz, reported that the High Court of Justice rejected a petition submitted a Yoav Yitzhak, an Israeli journalist who demanded the Israel’s Prime Minister, Ehud Olmert, should…
Ashkenazi: “We know Shalit is alive, we know where he is being heldâ€
Israeli Army Chief of Staff, Gabi Ashkenazi, stated on Monday that Israel is practicing all efforts on all levels to secure the release of the captured soldier, Gilad Shalit. He…
PA forces assault civilians in a funeral of a boy who was killed by the Israeli army near Ramallah
Palestinian Security forces loyal to the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas of Fatah attacked the funeral of a Palestinian boy on Monday afternoon. The boy had been killed by the Israeli…
Palestine Today 080408
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Death toll in Gaza Strip reaches 227
Medical sources reported on Monday midday that the number of patients who have died in the Gaza Strip due to the Israeli siege has reached 227 as one more patient…
Total de Muertes en la Franja de Gaza Arriba a 227
Fuentes médicas informaron hoy que el número de pacientes muertos en Gaza producto del estado de sitio ha llegado a 227, con la muerte de uno más fallecido hoyLas fuentes…
Israeli army invades Khan Younis in Gaza
Local sources reported that the Israeli army invaded the city of Khan Younis in the south of the Gaza strip on Monday midday. A group of Israeli military vehicles accompanied…
Israeli settlers attack an old man andwife in Hebron
Local sources reported that a group of Israeli settlers attacked an old man and his wife in the West Bank city of Hebron on Monday midday. Israeli settlers attacked Na'eem…
Colonos IsraelÃes Atacan a Anciano y su Esposa en Hebrón
Un grupos de colonos israelÃes atacaron, Na’eem Abd Al-Salam, un adulto mayor, y su esposa en la ciudad de Hebrón en la Ribera Occidental del Jordán hoy. Les golpearon y…
Israeli settlers attack Yasuf village south of Salfit
Local sources reported that a group of Israeli settlers attacked Yasuf village southern the West Bank city of Salfit on Monday midday. Israeli settlers attacked civilians in the village and…
Colonos israelÃes atacan el pueblo de Yasuf, al sur de Salfit
Fuentes locales informaron que un grupo de colonos atacaron a civiles en Yasuf hoy, y dispararon un fuerte contingente de armas de fuego, bajo la presencia del ejército israelÃ. Producto…
The Israeli army invades west bank cities kidnapping civilians
The Israeli army invaded several cities in the west Bank on Monday morning kidnapping civilians, local sources reported. The Israeli army invaded several villages in the city of Hebron. Israeli…
The Israeli army attacks Palestinian shepherds in Tubas city.
Local sources reported that the Israeli army attacked Palestinian shepherds in the West Bank city of Tubas on Monday morning. Local sources reported that a number of Israeli troops attacked…
17-year-old boy shot in Nil’in pronounced dead
17-year-old Yousif Amira, who was shot in the nearby Nil'in village on Wednesday evening, has been pronounced dead, Palestinian medical sources in the central West Bank city of Ramallah told…
Chico de 17 años, disparado en Nil’in declarado muerto
Yousif Amira, de 17 años de edad, que fue disparado en las cercanÃas del pueblo de Nil’in, el miércoles por la noche, ha sido declarado muerto, según han dicho al…
Israeli gunboats open fire on Palestinian fishermen
Israeli gunboats opened fire early on Monday morning on Palestinian fishermen on both northern and southern Gaza shores. Palestinian security sources told media outlets that the Israeli gunboats fired at…
The Israeli army imposes curfew on villages in Bethlehem city and kidnaps a civilian
The Israeli army invaded Za'tara, Fredes, and Beit Tumar villages in the West Bank city of Bethlehem and imposed curfew. Local sources reported that a huge Israeli military force invaded…