Israeli occupation forces raid Palestinian cultural magazines
29 June 2014
Occupation forces confiscated computers and servers of popular Jerusalem magazine. Read more about Israeli occupation forces raid Palestinian cultural magazines
June 2014
In photos: Generations of Palestinian exile
27 June 2014
Photo series depicts a Palestinian refugee child with a grandparent, a first-generation refugee. Read more about In photos: Generations of Palestinian exile
Gaza mothers face another Ramadan without their imprisoned sons
Gaza City 27 June 2014
At weekly Gaza City vigil, parents of Palestinians in Israeli prisons urge more action to free their loved ones. Read more about Gaza mothers face another Ramadan without their imprisoned sons
“We don’t Dig apartheid!” Israeli activists disrupt NBC shoot in Jaffa - video
27 June 2014
Activists protesting Israel-subsidized NBC show “whitewashing apartheid” are greeted with racist slogans. Read more about “We don’t Dig apartheid!” Israeli activists disrupt NBC shoot in Jaffa - video
Israeli court extends Samer Issawi's detention
26 June 2014
Rearrested Palestinian prisoners who released in the October 2011 Gilad Shalit prisoner swap could be issued original sentences. Read more about Israeli court extends Samer Issawi's detention
Major setback for Israel-backed group's efforts to criminalize BDS in Australia
26 June 2014
A “lawfare” case brought by Israeli group Shurat HaDin was opposed even by Australian Zionist lobby groups. Read more about Major setback for Israel-backed group's efforts to criminalize BDS in Australia
California university comes to defense of professor targeted by Zionist groups
26 June 2014
Professor Rabab Abdulhadi says more needs to be done to protect scholars from “McCarthyist campaigns.” Read more about California university comes to defense of professor targeted by Zionist groups
Hunger strike over, but Israel prison torture continues
26 June 2014
Palestinian rights group calls for UN investigation into torture and accountability at International Criminal Court. Read more about Hunger strike over, but Israel prison torture continues
Bullet that killed Palestinian teen in use by Israel, says ballistics expert
26 June 2014
Of six Palestinian children killed by Israel this year, four were by bullets, one by airstrike and one by artillery. Read more about Bullet that killed Palestinian teen in use by Israel, says ballistics expert
Israeli plan to force-feed hunger strikers “cruel and inhuman,” say UN experts
25 June 2014
Bill’s sponsor says going on hunger strike is “terrorism.” Read more about Israeli plan to force-feed hunger strikers “cruel and inhuman,” say UN experts
Palestine's song sings on in "A Bird is Not a Stone"
25 June 2014
Well-known Celtic writers give their backing to translations of Palestinian verse. Read more about Palestine's song sings on in "A Bird is Not a Stone"
US academics condemn “barbaric” Israeli raids on Palestinian universities
25 June 2014
The assault on Palestinian campuses underscores the justification for the boycott of Israeli academic institutions, campaigners say. Read more about US academics condemn “barbaric” Israeli raids on Palestinian universities
French warning over business with settlements may have broader impact on Israeli economy
25 June 2014
New guidance warns that firms doing business with Israeli settlements could face legal action and “reputational risks.” Read more about French warning over business with settlements may have broader impact on Israeli economy
“Were you in a hurry to heaven?” Mother of teen killed by Israeli sniper speaks
24 June 2014
Monday was the fortieth day since an Israeli sniper fatally shot seventeen-year-old Nadim Siam Nuwara near Ofer military prison in the occupied West Bank. No one has been held accountable. Read more about “Were you in a hurry to heaven?” Mother of teen killed by Israeli sniper speaks
How a fishing reporter became a leading figure in the Islamophobia industry
24 June 2014
Dexter Van Zile from pro-Israel group CAMERA has impressed top figures in the pro-Israel lobby with his bigoted screeds. Read more about How a fishing reporter became a leading figure in the Islamophobia industry
Obama cites Israeli Supreme Court to justify killing Americans without trial
24 June 2014
What began as an Israeli method to suppress Palestinian resistance is now being used to kill people over a vast swath of territory with a population of hundreds of millions. Read more about Obama cites Israeli Supreme Court to justify killing Americans without trial
Israeli forces rearrest hunger striker Samer Issawi
23 June 2014
Reneging on deals, Israel has rearrested dozens of prisoners released in prisoner exchanges or agreements. Read more about Israeli forces rearrest hunger striker Samer Issawi
Oslo authorities offer flimsy excuse for investing in occupation profiteer
23 June 2014
Norwegian Council of Ethics seems unaware that supermarket tycoon Rami Levy is involved in major real estate project in the West Bank. Read more about Oslo authorities offer flimsy excuse for investing in occupation profiteer
Palestine film festival debuts in Chile
23 June 2014
Hany Abu-Assad’s Oscar-nominated Omar featured at opening ceremony. Read more about Palestine film festival debuts in Chile
Angered by collaboration with Israel, Palestinians stone PA police - video
22 June 2014
Palestinians are increasingly outraged at Mahmoud Abbas’ support for the occupation. Read more about Angered by collaboration with Israel, Palestinians stone PA police - video
Two Palestinians shot dead as West Bank siege death toll rises to five - photos
22 June 2014
A sixth victim died of a heart attack while reportedly preventing Israeli soldiers from invading his home. Read more about Two Palestinians shot dead as West Bank siege death toll rises to five - photos
“This victory is for the Palestinians” - US Presbyterians vote to divest
21 June 2014
Church’s historic decision to dump stocks in occupation profiteers caps decade-long activist effort. Read more about “This victory is for the Palestinians” - US Presbyterians vote to divest
Palestinian police attack CNN crew, beat prisoners' mothers in Hebron
20 June 2014
Palestinian Authority using increasing brutality against journalists and citizens as it coordinates assault with Israel. Read more about Palestinian police attack CNN crew, beat prisoners' mothers in Hebron
Israeli forces kill two West Bank youths in ongoing attack
20 June 2014
Newborn baby among five children injured in Gaza air strike. Read more about Israeli forces kill two West Bank youths in ongoing attack
Israel orders dismantling of camera that captured murder of Palestinian boys
20 June 2014
“We will squish you like a bug,” military warns. Read more about Israel orders dismantling of camera that captured murder of Palestinian boys
Israel seizes political, military opportunity in teens’ disappearance -photos
19 June 2014
Israel has mobilized all its resources “to crush Hamas in the West Bank and destroy the recently formed unity government as well as collectively punish the Palestinian people,” says rights group. Read more about Israel seizes political, military opportunity in teens’ disappearance -photos
Israel preparing for "industrial-scale" torture of Palestinian hunger strikers
19 June 2014
Hunger strikers “are doing this for us, the Palestinian people,” says the son of a prisoner in an Israeli jail. Israel is planning to begin force-feeding hunger strikers. Read more about Israel preparing for "industrial-scale" torture of Palestinian hunger strikers
Israel elected to leadership of UN committee on “Decolonization”
19 June 2014
Israel’s election to UN body that also deals with Palestinian refugees comes as it massively expands its colonial settlements. Read more about Israel elected to leadership of UN committee on “Decolonization”
In photos: Israeli bulldozers raze Bedouin community
Beer Sheva 18 June 2014
Israeli forces have razed al-Araqib village dozens of times, but Bedouin residents vow to remain. Read more about In photos: Israeli bulldozers raze Bedouin community
Presbyterian divestment: tough love for Israel?
18 June 2014
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church to consider both divestment and revisiting the two-state solution. Read more about Presbyterian divestment: tough love for Israel?
UNESCO to consider Palestinian village's fate
18 June 2014
World Heritage Recognition may be last line of defense for West Bank village threatened with destruction by Israel’s wall. Read more about UNESCO to consider Palestinian village's fate
How the Jewish National Fund bluewashes Israeli apartheid
18 June 2014
Under the aegis of the United Nations, the JNF will present a panel of “experts” on water management in the region. Read more about How the Jewish National Fund bluewashes Israeli apartheid
Palestinian anger grows at Red Cross silence on hunger strikers, killings and arrests
18 June 2014
Rights advocates contrast ICRC’s silence on Palestinian prisoners with swift response to the alleged kidnapping of three Israeli settlers. Read more about Palestinian anger grows at Red Cross silence on hunger strikers, killings and arrests
International media ignore Israel's abduction of Palestinian teens
17 June 2014
No Western politicians have called for the release of seventeen boys seized by Israel during first ten days of June. Read more about International media ignore Israel's abduction of Palestinian teens
Palestinian poetry performed in Scots and English - watch and listen
17 June 2014
New video and audio of rare dual-language performances released. Read more about Palestinian poetry performed in Scots and English - watch and listen
Red Cross refuses to call on Israel to release Palestinian children held by army
16 June 2014
Supposedly neutral organization shows double standard with immediate call for settlers’ release. Read more about Red Cross refuses to call on Israel to release Palestinian children held by army
Kill a Palestinian “every hour,” says new Israeli Facebook page
16 June 2014
Former Knesset member demands public hangings. Read more about Kill a Palestinian “every hour,” says new Israeli Facebook page
UK denies visa to Palestinian theater director
16 June 2014
Nabil al-Raee told that UK thinks he will remain in country for “extended periods.” Read more about UK denies visa to Palestinian theater director
“My dearly loved Nadim was murdered in cold blood by Israeli soldiers”
15 June 2014
With no justice system available for Palestinians living under Israeli occupation, Siam Nuwara has launched a public campaign and petition called “No Visas for Killers.” Read more about “My dearly loved Nadim was murdered in cold blood by Israeli soldiers”
Name Israel an “apartheid state” and divest, Tutu tells US Presbyterians
15 June 2014
“I know firsthand that Israel has created an apartheid reality within its borders and through its occupation.” Read more about Name Israel an “apartheid state” and divest, Tutu tells US Presbyterians
Gaza farmers grow watermelon on former Israeli settlements
Gaza Strip 13 June 2014
Traders say that business is down compared to last year. Read more about Gaza farmers grow watermelon on former Israeli settlements
Elderly American couple held hostage in their home by Israeli soldiers
13 June 2014
Couple were locked in a room for 14 hours until worried relatives managed to free them and expel the Israeli soldiers. Read more about Elderly American couple held hostage in their home by Israeli soldiers
Sinead O'Connor says she's trying to cancel Israel gig after boycott calls
13 June 2014
The Irish singer says she was misled by her agent into booking Israel show. Read more about Sinead O'Connor says she's trying to cancel Israel gig after boycott calls
After reconciliation agreement, Hamas and Fatah united in press crackdown
Ramallah 12 June 2014
“This is the police state of Mahmoud Abbas,” says journalist hospitalized after beating by Palestinian Authority forces. Read more about After reconciliation agreement, Hamas and Fatah united in press crackdown
Ten years after world court ruling, widening the crack in Israel's wall
12 June 2014
From Palestine to Mexico, occupation’s profiteers are raking in millions. Read more about Ten years after world court ruling, widening the crack in Israel's wall
Ramallah art show subverts ideas of Palestinian masculinity, statehood
12 June 2014
Omarivs Ioseph Filivs’ The Ceremonial Vniform is impressive in its depth of exploration and beautifully crafted works. Read more about Ramallah art show subverts ideas of Palestinian masculinity, statehood
Swiss army knifes Palestinians with Israeli drone deal
12 June 2014
Swiss purchase of Israeli drones “field-tested” on Palestinians exposes as propaganda country’s claim to promote peace, human rights. Read more about Swiss army knifes Palestinians with Israeli drone deal
Administrative detainees on hunger strike issue their will as they stand "at the edge of death"
11 June 2014
Letter smuggled from Israeli prison calls for solidarity with hunger strikers. Read more about Administrative detainees on hunger strike issue their will as they stand "at the edge of death"
Palestine's rural women celebrated in London photography exhibition
11 June 2014
Specially-commissioned work shows “rhythm of harvesting women” of Biteen. Read more about Palestine's rural women celebrated in London photography exhibition
Video: Journalists “savagely” beaten by Palestinian Authority forces
11 June 2014
US-backed Palestinian Authority police attacked journalists and confiscated their cameras as they rallied against violations of press freedoms. Read more about Video: Journalists “savagely” beaten by Palestinian Authority forces
Israel demolishes activist camp, evicts Palestinian returnees from their village
11 June 2014
Police and land authorities intensify a crackdown on Palestinian citizens of Israel who returned to their ancestral villages. Read more about Israel demolishes activist camp, evicts Palestinian returnees from their village
Harry Potter star Jason Isaacs helping Israel “Dig” in to occupied Jerusalem
11 June 2014
Actor is starring in Israeli-government funded NBC show Palestinians say is intended to help Israel drive them out of Jerusalem. Read more about Harry Potter star Jason Isaacs helping Israel “Dig” in to occupied Jerusalem
G4S hires pro-Israel professor to whitewash war crimes
11 June 2014
Both authors of a new “independent review” commissioned by the Danish-British firm are known for their pro-Israel views. Read more about G4S hires pro-Israel professor to whitewash war crimes
Israeli hospital doctors say they will force-feed shackled Palestinian hunger strikers
10 June 2014
Bill that would allow doctors to force-feed hunger strikers passes first vote in Israel’s parliament. Read more about Israeli hospital doctors say they will force-feed shackled Palestinian hunger strikers
Why is Obama administration prosecuting sexual torture victim Rasmea Odeh?
10 June 2014
Human rights campaigners are calling on the Obama administration to drop charges a Palestinian-American community organizer who was tortured by Israel. Read more about Why is Obama administration prosecuting sexual torture victim Rasmea Odeh?
How Israel and Mubarak stole billions of gas dollars from the Egyptian people
9 June 2014
Up to 11 billion dollars was lost due to corrupt gas deals brokered with Israeli intelligence agents. Read more about How Israel and Mubarak stole billions of gas dollars from the Egyptian people
Don't let Israeli army brainwash you, warns powerful short film - watch
9 June 2014
Attempt to enlist young Christians is one of the most pressing issues facing Palestinians in Israel. Read more about Don't let Israeli army brainwash you, warns powerful short film - watch
“I felt something hot inside”: Palestinian teen describes Nakba Day shooting by Israeli soldiers
9 June 2014
New security camera footage captures the moment a Palestinian teen was shot by Israeli soldiers during Nakba Day protest. Read more about “I felt something hot inside”: Palestinian teen describes Nakba Day shooting by Israeli soldiers
Video: Palestinian villagers expel Israeli soldiers from West Bank home
7 June 2014
This video shows villagers in Silwad, east of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, expelling a group of Israeli soldiers from a home they occupied. Read more about Video: Palestinian villagers expel Israeli soldiers from West Bank home
Netanyahu threatens to force-feed hunger striking Palestinian prisoners
6 June 2014
Israel Prison Service refuses to negotiate as hunger strike enters 45th day. Read more about Netanyahu threatens to force-feed hunger striking Palestinian prisoners
Why did The New York Times ignore Palestine's Christians during Pope's visit?
6 June 2014
Is the “journal of record” supporting Israeli strategy to strip Palestinian Christians of their identity? Read more about Why did The New York Times ignore Palestine's Christians during Pope's visit?
G4S "to end" Israel prison contracts as pressure mounts over torture complicity
6 June 2014
The news comes after dozens of campaigners disrupted the prison profiteer’s annual shareholder meeting in London. Read more about G4S "to end" Israel prison contracts as pressure mounts over torture complicity
Los Angeles to threaten campus Palestine activists with "law enforcement"
6 June 2014
A lawyer for families of victims of Israel’s attack on the Mavi Marmara aid boat to Gaza in 2010 tells us why the arrest warrants are “historic,” students at UCLA sign an ethics statement against paid propaganda trips and UC Santa Cruz passes divestment. Read more about Los Angeles to threaten campus Palestine activists with "law enforcement"
Reconciliation confronts both Hamas and Abbas with opportunities and dangers
Cairo 5 June 2014
It remains to be seen whether both camps will take a genuinely joint approach towards managing Palestinians’ internal affairs. Read more about Reconciliation confronts both Hamas and Abbas with opportunities and dangers
Canadian “peace coordinator” barred by Israel for ten years
5 June 2014
The barring of MCC peace worker is not an isolated incident, but part of an apparent Israeli campaign against human rights and solidarity organizations. Read more about Canadian “peace coordinator” barred by Israel for ten years
The Month in Pictures: May 2014
4 June 2014
A monthly roundup of photographs documenting Palestine, Palestinian life, politics and culture, and international solidarity with Palestine. Read more about The Month in Pictures: May 2014
Large majority votes for MLA resolution condemning Israeli restrictions on academics
4 June 2014
It calls on the State Department “to contest Israel’s denials of entry to the West Bank by United States academics who have been invited to teach, confer, or do research at Palestinian universities.” Read more about Large majority votes for MLA resolution condemning Israeli restrictions on academics
Violent threats made against Canadian exhibition on oppression of Palestine and First Nations
San Francisco 3 June 2014
Churches who helped take aboriginal children away from their parents proved reluctant to cooperate with the Victoria show. Read more about Violent threats made against Canadian exhibition on oppression of Palestine and First Nations
Did you know? Palestine’s knafeh is now “Israeli” too?
3 June 2014
This is the latest example of blatant cultural appropriation of indigenous Palestinian and regional culture to add to a long list that already includes falafel, hummus and olive oil. Read more about Did you know? Palestine’s knafeh is now “Israeli” too?
Why are US lawmakers more enraged over Hamas-Abbas deal than AIPAC?
3 June 2014
Despite Israel’s bluster, it remains closely allied with the Palestinian Authority, on which it relies to maintain control of millions of Palestinians. Read more about Why are US lawmakers more enraged over Hamas-Abbas deal than AIPAC?
Hamas and Abbas driven together by desperation
2 June 2014
Hamas’ deal with Abbas is a short-term fix for a movement in deep crisis. Read more about Hamas and Abbas driven together by desperation
Turkish court issues "historic" arrest warrants for Israeli army commanders
2 June 2014
A tenth Turkish civilian has died after a four-year coma. He was shot in the head by Israeli commandos who raided the Mavi Marmara humanitarian aid boat in May 2010. Read more about Turkish court issues "historic" arrest warrants for Israeli army commanders
“Top secret” Shin Bet memo suggested dead Arafat would benefit Israel
2 June 2014
The memo, revealed in a book to be published this week by British-Israeli political scientist Ahron Bregman adds evidence to support the thesis that Arafat was assassinated. Read more about “Top secret” Shin Bet memo suggested dead Arafat would benefit Israel