Palestine

Iran reiterates support for Palestinian right to self-determinatio,  accountability for Zionist war crimes

On the anniversary of the establishment of the Zionist regime, called Nakba Day, the Iranian Foreign Ministry reaffirmed the inalienable right of the Palestinian nation to self-determination, underscoring the legal and moral responsibility of the international community to halt the genocide in Gaza and prosecute and punish the Zionist war criminals. 

PA president lifts ban on operations of Al Jazeera TV inside Palestinian territory

Al Jazeera's Ramallah bureau chief has announced that the news channel could resume working in the Palestinian territories after president Mahmoud Abbas lifted a ban in place since January.

US seeking to eliminate security office coordinating with Palestinian Authority: Report

The administration of President Donald Trump plans to eliminate the position of US security coordinator for the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip, according to several media reports.

Muslim groups urge UK PM to recognise Palestine, cease arms exports to Israel

Hundreds of prominent Muslim organisations and individuals have signed a letter, urging UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to recognise a Palestinian state and cease all military support to Israel.

Palestinian President appoints close aide as PLO deputy

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has appointed a close aide as vice president, the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) has announced.

Palestinian Authority president calls Hamas ‘sons of dogs’ over Gaza war

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has called Hamas “sons of dogs”, demanding the release of the remaining Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip and the disarmament of the group.

Palestinian activist denied release for son’s birth: Wife

Mahmoud Khalil, the pro-Palestinian activist who has been arrested in the United States pending his deportation, has missed the birth of his son after being refused temporary release to attend the birth, his wife has stated.

EU to enhance financial support for Palestinian Authority

The European Union will increase its financial support for the Palestinian Authority with a three-year package worth around 1.6 billion euros ($1.8 billion), the European Commissioner responsible for the Middle East has stated in an interview with Reuters.

France could recognise Palestinian state within months: Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron has stated that Paris could recognise a Palestinian state in June, adding that in turn some countries in the Middle East could recognise "the state of Israel."

Palestinian Mahmoud Khalil calls himself ‘Political prisoner’ over US arrest

Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University graduate student who the administration of US President Donald Trump is seeking to deport for his role in pro-Palestinian protests, has called himself a “political prisoner”, in his first direct comments since detention.

American protesters demand release of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil

Demonstrators gathered Saturday outside US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) headquarters in Washington, DC to demand the release of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil -- a green card holder and recent Columbia University graduate who helped organize campus protests last year.

Iran’s FM to visit New York to attend meeting on ME developments: Spokesperson

The spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi will travel to New York to participate in a meeting regarding developments in the Middle East, particularly Palestine.

Palestinian Authority orders closure of several Al Jazeera digital platforms

The Magistrate Court of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank has ordered the shutting down of several Al Jazeera websites for four months – the latest restriction by the Palestinian Authority (PA) on the Qatari-based network.

Palestinian Authority temporarily bans Al Jazeera, citing “inciting material”

The Palestinian Authority (PA) has temporarily suspended Al Jazeera's operations in the occupied West Bank over 'inciting material,' according to the news agency Wafa.

Palestine’s president picks a successor

Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority (PA), has named Rawhi Fattouh, the head of the Palestinian National Council, as his successor after years of delaying presidential elections in the West Bank.

PSG soccer fans unfurl giant ‘Free Palestine’ banner

Days before a soccer match between France and the Israeli regime, Paris-Saint Germain fans unveiled a huge Free Palestine banner before their Champions League game against Atletico Madrid kicked off on Wednesday. 

Ex Iran FM: Israeli-Palestinian conflict should not be framed as an Iran-Israel dispute

A senior Iranian politician has stressed the importance of framing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict correctly in global public opinion, stating that Iran must ensure that the issue of Palestine is not perceived as a conflict between Tehran and Tel Aviv.

Palestinian groups, including, Hamas, Fatah, agree to achieve ‘comprehensive national unity’ under PLO

14 Palestinian groups, including Hamas and Fatah, have agreed in the Chinese capital of Beijing to achieve "a comprehensive national unity" under the umbrella of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).

Hamas, Fatah to meet in Beijing within days

Rival Palestinian groups Hamas and Fatah are scheduled to meet in the Chinese capital Beijing on July 20 to discuss intra-Palestinian reconciliation.

Iranian acting FM meets UNGA president, talks Palestine

Iran’s Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri, in a meeting with the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)’s President Dennis Francis, called for more efforts on the part of the world body to stop Israel's crimes in Gaza.

Trump names Biden ‘very bad Palestinian’ in US presidential debate jab

Donald Trump has called US President Joe Biden “a very bad Palestinian” who doesn’t want to help Israel “finish the job” against Hamas in its war on the Gaza Strip which has so far killed more than 37,500 people.

Armenia says recognised Palestinian statehood

Yerevan has officially recognised a Palestinian state, the Armenian foreign ministry has announced, the latest country to do so despite opposition from Israel.

Slovenia approves recognition of  Palestinian state

Slovenia has voted in favour of the recognition of a Palestinian state, making it the fourth country in Europe to do so in the last month.

UN experts urge all member states to recognize Palestinian statehood

A group of UN experts have called on all nations to follow the example of 146 member states and recognize Palestinian statehood.

Saudi textbooks remove Palestine from most maps: Report

Saudi textbooks have removed the name “Palestine” from most maps where it previously appeared, a study by an Israeli think-tank claimed.

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