AL BADHAN (الاراضي الفلسطينية) – Palestinian workers in the Israel-occupied West Bank are putting the final touches on a decommissioned … More
Tag: Palestine
In Jaffa, battered by ethnic unrest, locals unsure whether the scars can heal
Despite claims of coexistence, Jews and Arabs in Jaffa say longstanding issues need to be resolved in seaside city JAFFA … More
Palestinians cancel deal for soon-to-expire COVID-19 vaccines from Israel
The Palestinian Authority (PA) canceled a deal on Friday to receive soon-to-expire COVID-19 vaccines from Israel after an initial Israeli … More
Israel keen to establish ties with Southeast Asia’s Muslim nations – Envoy
KUALA LUMPUR: Israel is willing to work towards establishing ties with Southeast Asia’s Muslim majority nations, its ambassador to Singapore … More
Palestinians leery of new Israeli government
PA says Israel’s policies may prove ‘even worse’ with Bennett at helm, while Hamas says any Israeli government ‘must be … More
Bennett sworn in as prime minister, unseating Netanyahu after 12 years in power
Government approved 60-59; Yamina head heckled throughout his Knesset speech; Yesh Atid’s Yair Lapid becomes alternate PM; Netanyahu derides new … More
Shattered rooms show Gaza war’s toll on children
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) : The latest Gaza war is over, but its wreckage still litters the purple bedroom … More
Qatar pledges $500m for Gaza reconstruction
Qatar’s foreign minister says funds will go towards reconstruction following Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. Qatar has pledged $500m to reconstruction … More
Gaza fishermen back on the water after ceasefire
Israeli forces allowed a limited number of vessels to return to sea following a ceasefire in the recent conflict. The … More
Uneasy calm returns to Israeli village on Gaza border
NETIV HAASARA, Israel: In a small Israeli village bordering the Gaza Strip, people have stopped rushing into air raid shelters … More
Who will rebuild the Gaza Strip? And what obstacles stand in the way?
Gaza Strip residents took to the streets in celebration Friday — or to let out a sigh of relief — … More
EXPLAINER: What was the outcome of the latest Gaza war?
JERUSALEM (AP) : The cease-fire that took effect Friday appears to have halted 11 days of fighting between Israel and … More
Israeli police attack worshippers at Al Aqsa Mosque
Israeli forces have injured dozens of Palestinian worshipers at the Al Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem. The attacks wounded … More
Palestinians see victory in Gaza truce as Israel warns Hamas
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) : Palestinians rallied by the thousands Friday after a cease-fire took effect in the latest … More
On the sidelines, Hezbollah looms large over Gaza battle
BEIRUT (AP) : Ever since their last war in 2006, Israel and Lebanon’s powerful Hezbollah militia have constantly warned that … More
Israel and Hamas announce Gaza ceasefire
Israeli security cabinet and Hamas agree to Egyptian-brokered ceasefire to halt 11 days of fighting. Israel and Hamas agreed to … More
Calls for boycott due to false info, rumours: Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Malaysia says the call to boycott its product was made based on false information and rumours circulating on social … More
The dignity of Palestinians will resurrect the Arab Spring
Palestinians have reignited an urge for freedom that is irrepressible, and will spread all over. About 10 years ago, a desperate … More
How East Jerusalem flashpoint Sheikh Jarrah got its own hashtag
JERUSALEM : Israeli police in riot gear pushed a Palestinian protester to the ground in East Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood, … More
Fear and grief grip Gaza anew amid familiar glare
To the outside world, the scenes of rocket fire, bombing raids and angry protests in the Middle East this week … More
Turkish, Iranian leaders discuss Israeli attacks on Palestine
Global community should send Israel strong message of deterrence in face of reckless attacks, Erdogan tells Rouhani over phone ANKARA … More
Palestinians experiencing ‘catastrophe’ since 1948
Israel’s declaring its independence in historic Palestinian territories on May 14, 1948 marks the beginning of a series of disasters … More
Who is Hamas? Who supports Hamas? What you need to know
Hamas has controlled the Gaza Strip since 2007, repeatedly attacking Israel. It has a number of foreign allies. But where … More
Malaysia, Indonesia urge U.N. Security Council to stop Israeli ‘violence’
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) : Malaysia and Indonesia on Saturday (May 15) called on the United Nations Security Council to intervene … More
