Palestinians

EU Backs Effort to Prosecute Israeli Military Officials for Human Rights Violations

(MEMO) — The European Union is funding a project to prosecute Israel Defence Forces (IDF) officers for committing violations against Palestinian civilians, according to Israel Hayom, which quotes a local human rights organisation. The pro-Israel group NGO Monitor analyses the funding and performance of non-governmental organisations which keep an eye on violations committed by the IDF. “Following the […]

Palestinian Authority Police Violently Suppress West Bank Protests

Demonstrators had denounced ‘shameful’ Palestinian Authority (PA) sanctions in Gaza; activists vow that protests will continue. (MEE) — Palestinians reacted with anger and condemnation on Thursday to Palestinian Authority (PA) national security forces violently repressing a protest the night before in the West Bank city of Ramallah, during which demonstrators had demanded to lift punitive PA measures on […]

UN General Assembly Condemns Israel for Excessive Force Against Civilians

(MEE) — The UN General Assembly condemned Israel on Wednesday for excessive use of force against Palestinian civilians and asked UN chief Antonio Guterres to recommend an “international protection mechanism” for the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The General Assembly adopted a resolution with 120 votes in favour, eight against and 45 abstentions. Algeria, Turkey and the Palestinians put […]

Death on the Gaza Border: More Palestinian Protests, Israel Using Live Rounds

Four Palestinians protesters were killed and about 100 wounded on Friday, in the 11th consecutive week of clashes along the border between the Gaza Strip and southern Israel. One of the victims who was killed was a 15-year old boy. Another protester was shot in the face with a tear canister that, literally, had to be surgically remove. There have been 126 Palestinians killed, over 3,600 wounded by live ammunition. [...]

Israeli Troops Kill Four Palestinians, Injure Over 600 at Gaza Border

At least 124 Palestinians, including journalists and medics, have been fatally shot by Israelis in Gaza since late March. (MEE) — Israeli troops killed four Palestinians and wounded hundreds of others on Friday with live fire and tear gas used against protesters at the Gaza border, medics said. At least 124 Palestinians, including journalists and medics, have been […]

At Least 525 Palestinians Wounded by Israeli Troops on Gaza Border

(MEMO) — At least 525 Palestinians have been wounded on the Gaza border by Israeli occupation forces who violently suppressed protests as part of Al-Quds Day, the Ministry of Health said today. The Gaza Ministry of Health said at least seven people were in critical condition as a result of their injuries. Israeli soldiers fired tear gas […]

Israeli Minister Calls for ‘Preventative Killings’ of Palestinians Who Launch Kites

(MEMO) — An Israeli minister has said today that Palestinians who launch kites from Gaza should be assassinated. Israel’s Public Security Minister, Gilad Erdan, made the comments while speaking at an event in the city of Sderot, close to the border with Gaza. Erdan is a member of the ruling Likud party and has previously worked as […]

Female Palestinian Paramedic Shot Dead by Israeli Forces in Gaza

(MEE) — A Palestinian female paramedic was shot dead on Friday by Israeli forces inside the Gaza Strip. The killing took place during Friday protests as Palestinians continued to march with the Great March of Return initiative. The initiative calls on the right of return for Palestinian refugees displaced in 1948 from their towns and villages in what is […]

Israel Rains Airstrikes on Gaza after Hamas and Islamic Jihad Launch Rockets

The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) carried out 35 airstrikes across Gaza after Palestinian militants launched a barrage of rockets toward Israel. In a rare joint statement, Hamas and Islamic Jihad shared responsibility for Tuesday’s rocket-and-mortar attacks, as Islamic Jihad vowed to take revenge after a deadly attack against its members last week. [...]