19 December 2012
HR 35 was passed in August and equates Palestine solidarity activism on California campuses with anti-Semitism. The aim is to suppress free speech and criticism of Israel, say rights groups. Read more about Petitions condemn California resolution equating Palestine activism with anti-Semitism
19 December 2012
Israel arrests sister of hunger striker as rights group warns of prisoners’ deteriorating health. Read more about Israel “will never undermine our steadfastness”: hunger strikers speak out from prison
19 December 2012
On Human Rights Day, Shawan Jabarin discusses the Palestinian statehood vote and Israel’s attacks on journalists. Read more about UN move was meaningless if PA not serious about taking Israel to international court, says Al-Haq head
Gaza City 18 December 2012
A restaurant worker who served officials in the Gaza administration has been abducted at sea. Read more about Gaza fisherman jailed for serving Hamas coffee
18 December 2012
Many of the refugees are thought to be heading for Lebanon as violence in Syria worsens. Read more about Thousands of Palestinian refugees flee mounting Damascus-area violence, says UNRWA
18 December 2012
The strangely edited video differs substantially from what the Israeli soldiers said happened before she fatally shot Muhammad al-Salaymeh on his 17th birthday. Read more about Video contradicts Israeli occupation soldier's account of Hebron teen's killing
Ramallah 17 December 2012
“Made in Palestine” displays how inventions continue despite occupation. Read more about Plastic to petrol scheme unveiled at Ramallah science show
Gaza City 17 December 2012
Shireen Issawi speaks of the shock of seeing her brother in court. Read more about "My brother is dying": an urgent appeal from family of hunger striker Samer Issawi
17 December 2012
This is not the first time the Israeli embassy in Dublin has been responsible for messages that are even more unhinged than typical Israeli government propaganda. Read more about Israeli embassy’s Christmas message of hate: Bethlehem Palestinians would “lynch” Jesus and Mary as “Jews”
17 December 2012
Palestinian rights organizations and British charity War on Want urge NLWA to shun Veolia for its complicity in Israel’s violations of international law. Read more about Israel lobby boasts of role blocking presentation by Veolia opponents in London's Hackney Council