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At least 11,100 Palestinians are detained in Israeli prisons, according to a joint statement from the Palestinian Prisoner Society, Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association, and the Commission of Detainees Affairs. The statement highlights the concerning treatment of Palestinian detainees, including the holding of 49 women and 400
Palestinian Arabs
As Israel's war against Hamas militants intensifies, the country has begun mobilizing tens of thousands of reservists and repeating evacuation warnings in Gaza City, which has sparked opposition domestically and condemnation abroad. The call-up, announced last month, comes as ground and air forces press forward, striking parts of
Palestinian Arabs
US Senators Elizabeth Warren, Chris Van Hollen, and Peter Welch have written to the Department of State and USAID, expressing deep concern over the decision to award $30 million to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) amid a devastating famine crisis in Gaza. The senators cite reports of 994 Palestinians dying
Palestinian Arabs
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced Wednesday that Israel plans to annex 82% of the occupied West Bank, citing a desire to prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state. According to Smotrich, the annexation would involve "Israeli sovereignty" over the territory, with the Palestinian Authority running the affairs of
Palestinian Arabs
The Democratic National Committee's recent decision to create a task force on Palestinian rights, following a contentious meeting on the issue, marks a significant victory for proponents of change in US policy towards Israel. The outcome may have been disappointment for some, but it reflects the shifting tides
Palestinian Arabs
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attended the commemorative Victory Parade in China, marking 80 years since the end of World War II, and witnessed the growing instability in the international system. He emphasized the importance of sovereignty, citing the genocide in Gaza as an example of the need
Palestinian Arabs
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly planning to annex parts of the West Bank, amidst growing recognition of the state of Palestine by Western nations. This move comes after French President Emmanuel Macron announced that his country will recognize Palestine in September. Several other countries, including Canada, the UK,
Palestinian Arabs
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening at an alarming rate, with 13 more people, including three children, dying in the past 24 hours due to Israel-induced famine. The Gaza Health Ministry reported that the current hunger-related death toll has risen to 361 since October 7, 2023, when Israel launched
Palestinian Arabs
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has voiced his outrage at the Israeli government's refusal to allow aid into the Gaza Strip, terming the resulting famine as "man-made" and unacceptable in the 21st century. Speaking before the British Parliament, Lammy stressed the need for a comprehensive humanitarian
Palestinian Arabs
At least 12 Palestinians, including 7 children, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a camp housing displaced persons in the Al-Mawasi area, west of Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip. The airstrike, which occurred on Tuesday, also left several wounded survivors, who were rushed to nearby hospitals. The
Palestinian Arabs
Families of Israeli captives in Gaza have made a poignant appeal to US President Donald Trump to intervene in securing a swap deal with Palestinians, expressing concern that the continued occupation of Gaza City would undermine his vision for Middle East peace. The families delivered a statement outside the US
Palestinian Arabs
As the Israeli-Palestinian conflict rages on, two voices of moderation, Samer Sinijlawi and Gershon Baskin, are working tirelessly to promote a two-state solution and end the bloodshed. Born in East Jerusalem and serving five years in an Israeli prison for throwing stones, Sinijlawi has become a leading proponent of peace,
