Hamas decries Israel’s closure of vital Gaza commercial border
Israeli PM Netanyahu, tired of incendiary kites, has closed Gaza's commercial border crossing; Hamas calls the decision a 'crime'; HRW calls it 'collective punishment'.
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Another Palestinian village faces home demolitions: welcome to Abu Nuwar
Nearly one tenth of the residents of Palestinian village Abu al Nuwar just became homeless thanks to an illegal Israeli policy of home demolition.
The ‘ultimate deal’ that Jared Kushner is proposing for Palestine would strip the people of all their dignity
Jared Kushner is ignorant, or apathetic about Middle East peace. After 70 years of resistance, Palestinians have no intention of selling out to "the…
Elor Azaria Receives Hero’s Welcome at Scene of Hebron Shooting
Elor Azaria shot an injured, unarmed Palestinian in 2016 & served a short sentence in prison. Back at the scene of his crime, he…
Gaza Women’s March – News Roundup
July 3rd: Great March protest specifically by and for the women of Gaza, in honor of their steadfastness in the face of siege. 1000s…
Thanks to pervasive Israel-centric myths, Australia ends direct aid to Palestinian Authority
Thanks to pro-Israel talking points, Australia has decided to end its direct aid program to the Palestinian Authority. Australian funds should not go toward…
Is Israel becoming a promised land of impunity for crooks and fraudsters?
Israel has become a haven for financial fraudsters. Dealers in binary options and the like find law enforcement officers who are lenient or complicit,…
Palestinian women in Gaza call for solidarity as they march to break the siege on July 3
Organizers of the Great March of Return are seeking worldwide support for a Women's March to take place on July 3, 2018, just 1…
Palestinians in Hebron say Israeli forces strip-searched them on their way home
In Hebron, arguably the most systemically discriminatory city in the region, Israeli forces have taken to the humiliating practice of strip-searching Palestinians.
France prevents Gaza-bound flotilla from docking in Seine
Police in France have prevented two boats from a Gaza Strip-bound flotilla from docking in Seine River, despite subjecting the vessels to extensive searches…