Palestinian

Ireland says moving closer to recognizing Palestinian state

Ireland, alongside Spain and other EU nations, moves closer to recognizing Palestine formally, aiming for joint recognition to bolster peace efforts in the region.

By REUTERS
12/04/2024

'A revitalized PA is essential': US State Department welcomes PA cabinet nominations

US welcomes new Palestinian cabinet for peace and reform. Mustafa's dual-role cabinet aims to reform under President Abbas's leadership.

30/03/2024

Russia in UNSC: US has given Israel carte blanche to ignore ceasefire resolution

The US said that its abstention in the vote for Monday's resolution was due to the resolution's failure to condemn Hamas.

26/03/2024

Israel besieges two more Gaza hospitals, demands their evacuation

Israeli armored forces sealed off Al-Amal Hospital and carried out extensive bulldozing operations in its vicinity, the Red Crescent said in a statement.

By REUTERS
24/03/2024

'Iranian Holocaust': Palestinian flag placed on Mordechai's tomb as Jews celebrate Purim

Purim in Iran has been marred by accusations of genocide against Iranians and Palestinian flags in Esther and Mordechai's tombs.

23/03/2024

Attempted shooting attack in Dolev, authorities capture terrorist after hours-long aerial search

An exchange of fire was instigated with the terrorist, the IDF said. As part of the pursuit, a fighter jet and UAV were brought to the scene.

22/03/2024

IDF probes soldiers for mistakenly killing Palestinian convert to Judaism

The shooting incident on Thursday morning raised several questions, as the man who was shot, a Jewish convert, did not show indications of an attack.

PMO: Cabinet to hear limited pilot program to renew entry of Palestinian workers on Sunday

The reports that Netanyahu was considering allowing Palestinian workers to return sparked outrage among Likud MKs.

19/03/2024

Red Cross denies NGO's claim it's involved in terror 'pay-for-slay' policy

New Palestinian Media Watch expose quoted PLO Prisoner Affairs Authority chief, who described the Red Cross as “an essential partner in the process that enables payment to imprisoned Palestinians."

19/03/2024
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‘We see our history in their eyes’: Why Ireland is so staunchly pro-Palestinian

Irish people who back the Palestinians often ground their sympathies in the perception that both peoples were, or are, colonized — the Irish by the United Kingdom, and the Palestinians by Israel.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
19/03/2024
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