PALESTINE – In violation of the agreed upon ceasefire, Israeli forces on Saturday launched heavy attacks across Gaza Strip, with dozens of strikes and artillery shelling. According to witnesses and local sources, the Israeli army blew up residential buildings and facilities by carrying out airstrikes and detonating booby-trapped vehicles in the eastern parts of Rafah […]
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5 Palestinians Killed in Rafah by Israeli Forces
PALESTINE – 5 Palestinians were on Friday killed in what Israeli forces claimed that the victims had emerged from a tunnel in Rafah city in southern Gaza, where Israeli army controls under the Gaza ceasefire deal. In a statement, the army claimed that its forces from the Nahal Brigade combat team detected five armed men […]
Israel Says Attacks on Gaza Strip Killed Hamas Members
ISRAEL – After claiming that Hamas had violated ceasefire on Thursday, Israeli forces carried out attacks on Gaza Strip and said that 2 Hamas members were killed. In a joint statement, the Israeli army and the Israeli Security Agency (ISA) said the attacks Wednesday killed Abdallah Abu Shamala, described as the head of Hamas’ Naval […]
Gaza Ceasefire Violation: Israeli Strikes on Gaza Strip Kill 3
PALESTINE – At least 3 Palestinians were on Thursday killed and several others injured in fresh Israeli strikes on Gaza Strip despite ceasefire. This comes a day after another 25 Palestinians were on Wednesday killed and dozens injured in numerous targeted attacks across the strip. The Gaza’s Civil Defense agency reported in a statement that […]
Hamas Rejects UN Security Council’s Gaza Resolution Vote
PALESTINE – Hamas have rejected the adoption of the American-drafted Gaza resolution which was adopted by the UN Security Council on Monday. The resolution was adopted after the Security Council members voted in favor, allowing the establishment of the Board of Peace and an International Stabilization Force (ISF) in the Gaza Strip. “The resolution imposes […]
Multinational Force in Gaza Aims at Stripping Palestinians the Right to Govern Own Affairs; Palestinian Factions
PALESTINE – The Palestinian resistance factions said in a statement on Sunday that the American proposal for the deployment of a multinational force in Gaza is an attempt to sideline Palestinian decision-making. In a joint statement, the factions said the proposed mandate would pave the way for “external domination over the Palestinian national decision,” shifting […]
Palestinian Teen Killed During Israeli Raids in West Bank
PALESTINE – A Palestinian teen was on Sunday killed, while another one sustained injuries during Israeli army raids at the Askar refugee camp in Nablus, West Bank according to medics. Ameed Hassan, director of ambulance and emergency services at the Palestinian Red Crescent in Nablus, said two youths were injured during clashes with Israeli forces […]
Southern Gaza Strip Suffers Flooding After Heavy Rains
PALESTINE – Tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in Khan Younis, Southern Gaza Strip were on Saturday flooded after heavy rains. The Gaza Civil Defense said in a statement that its teams responded to the situation after dozens of tents in the refugee camps were submerged in rainwater in several areas of Al-Mawasi, western Khan Younis. Since […]
Unarmed German Police Officers Deployed in Palestinian Territories
PALESTINE – Local media on Wednesday reported that Germany had deployed unarmed police officers in the Palestinian territories, whose tasks are to help stabilize the situation and further strengthen local civilian security forces. “A functioning police force is indispensable for lasting peace in the Middle East,” Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt told German Press Agency (dpa), […]
Released Palestinian Woman Recounts Sexual Torture in Israeli Prison
PALESTINE – In a statement released by the Palestinian Center for Human Rights (PCHR), a recently released Palestinian woman described her sexual torture in Israeli prison. The statement documented the testimony of the former detainee, identified as N.A., and revealed an “organized and systematic practice of sexual torture including rape, forced stripping, forced filming, sexual […]
Palestinian Child Killed by Unexploded Israeli Ordnance in Gaza
PALESTINE – A Palestinian child was on Saturday killed by unexploded Israeli ordnance in Gaza Strip according to local reports. The official Palestinian news agency WAFA, citing sources, reported that the explosion occurred in the southern city of Khan Younis. Unexploded munitions used by the Israeli army during attacks on Gaza continue to pose a […]
Hamas Returns the Remains of Sgt. Maj. Lior Rudaeff
PALESTINE – On Friday night, Hamas returned the remains of an Israeli hostage identified as Lior Rudaeff as part of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. A statement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said army forces received a coffin from Red Cross teams in the Gaza Strip, containing the remains. The office said the remains […]
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz Declares Border Closure with Egypt
ISRAEL – The Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared that border with Egypt was closed and was now a military zone according to local reports on Thursday. “We are declaring war. Anyone who enters the restricted area will be harmed,” Katz said during a discussion late Wednesday. Army Radio said the defense minister agreed with […]
Israeli Hostage Remains Handed Over by Hamas Under Gaza Ceasefire Deal
PALESTINE – Hamas on Tuesday handed over another Israeli hostage remains under the Gaza ceasefire deal. A statement by the Israeli military said a coffin of a deceased hostage had been transferred to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and was on the way to Israeli troops in Gaza. Later, the Israeli Prime […]
2 Palestinians Killed in Occupied West Bank
PALESTINE – In the occupied West Bank on Monday, 2 Palestinians aged 17 and 19 years old were killed by Israeli army fire and attack by Israeli settlers according to local officials. Ahmed Rubhi al-Atrash, 19, was shot in the head at close range by an illegal settler at the northern entrance to Hebron, WAF […]