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Israel has passed a law allowing executions, but only for Palestinian prisoners under specific circumstances. It is not a general death penalty for all prisoners, and it does not apply to Israeli citizens. Israel’s Knesset approved a law allowing the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners Passed 62–48 in March 2026. Applies exclusively to Palestinians in …
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that Israel’s underlying objective in Gaza is to empty the territory of its Palestinian population, warning that only an international force can prevent what he described as a plan of forced displacement. In a televised interview with Turkey’s TVNet channel on Saturday, Fidan stated that Israel “seeks to empty …
by Michael There have been stunning new developments in the Middle East. France and the Palestinian Authority have agreed to establish a joint committee to draft a constitution for a Palestinian state. Needless to say, this will give French President Emmanuel Macron a tremendous amount of power to shape what a future Palestinian government will …
Britain has stepped into something far larger than a symbolic vote at the United Nations, because when Keir Starmer recognized Palestine, he opened the door for Mahmoud Abbas to revive a demand that carries a number almost too big to grasp, £2 trillion, equal to the size of the entire British economy, and presented it …
by Michael The month of September has certainly begun with quite a bang. Yesterday, I listed 18 things that are going to happen during September and the early portion of October, and now we have another item to add to that list. On Twitter, French President Emmanuel Macron just announced that he will co-chair “the Conference on …
🚨NOW – Canada will recognize a Palestinian state in September. Zionists are in tears 👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/4vfrqBehw8 — ADAM (@AdameMedia) July 30, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will recognize a Palestinian state in September if the West Bank’s governing body agrees to make certain commitments. The prime minister said the Palestinian Authority must hold …
The United Nations General Assembly is likely to vote next week on a Palestinian draft resolution demanding Israel end “its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory” within six months. The Arab Group, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Non-Aligned Movement on Monday asked for the 193-member UN General Assembly to vote on Sept. …
It’s taken 7 lives of citizens from western countries for the mainstream media say we should suspend the sale of arms to Israel… This comes after Israel has taken the lives of 35,000 Palestinians including over 15,000 children… This proves it’s not just Israel that has been… pic.twitter.com/6vvFA32GUf — Pelham (@Resist_05) April 3, 2024 ❓Can …
Spain to recognize Palestinian statehood by July, its PM says Pedro Sanchez had previously announced joint move with three other European countries; statement comes as Palestinian UN mission announces application for full membership Today, 11:32 am Spain will recognize Palestinian statehood by July, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez told journalists during a Middle East tour, …
BREAKING: ⚡ 🇮🇱Netanyahu to Politico: We will enter Rafah, and the red line for us is not to repeat the October 7 attack We are about to end the last part of the war, and the fighting will not take more than two months and perhaps 6 or 4 weeks I do not see any …
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the occupation authorities to ready thousands of additional beds in prisons for the anticipated detention of more Palestinians amid the ongoing genocide in Gaza. The orders by the Prime Minister were directed at the finance, security, and police ministries to urgently “prepare thousands of spaces for new detainees …
NEW: Palestinian government submits resignation to Mahmud Abbas: Prime Ministerhttps://t.co/XaOqJ0Mtls — Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) February 26, 2024 Palestinian prime minister Mohammad Shtayyeh on Monday announced his government, which rules parts of the occupied West Bank, submitted its resignation, saying “new political measures” were needed given the changing reality in Gaza. “I submit the government’s resignation …
In a really upsetting twist at the United Nations, people are scratching their heads and feeling pretty frustrated with the United States for not supporting a plan to make Israel leave the place where Palestinians live. The International Court of Justice is spending a whole week talking about this, and lots of countries, 52 to …
Norway has agreed to help transfer frozen tax funds earmarked for the Palestinian Authority that were collected by Israel, the Norwegian Foreign Ministry says, providing vital funding to the Western-backed entity. “The temporary scheme will play a crucial role in preventing the Palestinian Authority from collapsing financially,” the Norwegian ministry says in a statement. https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-february-18-2024/
The US and several Arab partners are preparing a detailed plan for a comprehensive peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians that includes a “firm timeline” for a Palestinian state, according to a report Thursday, sparking immediate denunciations from senior members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet. According to the Washington Post report, citing US …
“Britain, together with its allies, will consider recognizing a Palestinian state This was stated by British Foreign Minister David Cameron at a meeting with ambassadors of Arab states. “We have a responsibility because we must begin to define what a Palestinian state will look like, what it will include, how it will work… While this …
It’s disheartening to see the discontinuation of funding for UNRWA, impacting the lives of Palestinian refugees. The plea from President Abbas underscores the crucial role this agency plays. Meanwhile, Zelensky’s proposal sheds light on the intricate dynamics of global support, emphasizing the need for funds to directly benefit nations facing crises. In the midst of …
In an interview with NBC at the World Economic Forum in Davos on 19 January, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud laid out the conditions needed to continue with the Saudi plan to normalize with Israel. The Saudi FM said that “the only way we can credibly address the aftermath of what has …
Free Palestine mobs just shut down the Manhattan Bridge, Williamsburg Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge, and Holland Tunnel. If MAGA was doing this, every federal department would be on the case. It would be over in 2 seconds. pic.twitter.com/4FSuDMvjXM — End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) January 8, 2024 Pro-Palestine protesters in NYC simultaneously blocked off the Holland Tunnel, Brooklyn …
Outrage as videos of Israeli soldiers admitting to targeting Palestinian children emerge https://www.arabnews.com/node/2433646/media LONDON: Videos of Israeli soldiers openly confessing to targeting Palestinian children have sparked widespread outrage across social media platforms. In one particularly distressing recording, an Israeli soldier is seen admitting on camera his intention to harm an infant, ultimately resorting to killing …
🚨🇮🇱 Israel has announced the names of 300 Palestinians, 95% of them children terrorists, who will be freed under the agreement with Hamas. pic.twitter.com/yGN4GzJMpk — Terror Alarm (@Terror_Alarm) November 22, 2023 IDF expected to intensify combat operations in Gaza before pause in fighting begins, with focus on clearing terror strongholds in eastern Gaza. via @MaarivOnline …
Both Egypt and Jordan want nothing to do with the Palestinians. Both countries have a long and bloody history with them, both forced them out of their countries in front of tanks and bayonets after coup attempts, assassinations, and mass violence. King Abdullah II of Jordan declares that Palestinian refugees is his "red line" "There …
by Chris Black Telling civilians to flee a war zone, opening up a corridor then bombing and killing women and children is something only Israel is allowed to do without repercussions. It is being universally reported that it is happening, and there is all of this video of it happening. New York Post: An airstrike …
Palestinian Islamic Jihad: We announce the official entry of the West Bank into the Battle of al-Aqsa Storm, and the battle may soon be extended into the occupied country. pic.twitter.com/zlMuWjoXs1 — Iran Observer (@IranObserver0) October 12, 2023
The leader of Hamas just called for a Global Day of Jihad this Friday. Do not leave your homes that day unless there is an emergency. Avoid public transit. Avoid airplanes. Avoid public events. — Joey Mannarino 🇺🇸 (@JoeyMannarino) October 11, 2023 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 The leader of the Palestinian terrorist organization Hamas has called on Muslims …
by Georgeo57 Under international law, occupying powers are obligated to ensure the basic necessities of the occupied population, including food, water, and fuel supplies. The Fourth Geneva Convention, which is part of the Geneva Conventions, states that “occupying powers shall ensure the supply of food and medical supplies to the occupied territory, and in particular …
In the year 2023, a huge crowd of people holding Palestinian flags outside the Sydney Opera House in Australia are chanting “gas the Jews.” They’re just resisting occupation, guys! https://t.co/Jcmm9zZKU8 — Greg Price (@greg_price11) October 10, 2023
via timesofisrael signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on June 14, 2023. (Jade GAO / POOL / AFP) BEIJING — China said Wednesday it has established a “strategic partnership” with the Palestinian Authority during a visit to Beijing by PA President Mahmoud Abbas. The announcement marks another step in China’s …
Breaking News Israel: US weapons left behind in Afghanistan used to attack Israel. A high-ranking Israel Defense Forces (IDF) commander said US weapons left in Afghanistan by the Biden administration were found in the hands of Palestinian groups active in the Gaza Strip. The… pic.twitter.com/AHCYpEIkcO — Jim Ferguson (@JimFergusonUK) October 8, 2023 🔥🚨DEVELOPING: Middle East …
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced during their meeting in Beijing on Wednesday the establishment of a bilateral strategic partnership, China Central Television (CCTV) reported. “Having encountered epochal global changes and new challenges in the Middle East, China is ready to strengthen its coordination and cooperation with Palestine to promote an …