On Saturday, the Israeli army continued the ethnic cleansing of the Palestinians in several parts of the Gaza Strip, killing dozens of Palestinians, including many women and children, and wounding many more. In Rafah, in the Gaza Strip’s southmost part, the army fired missiles and shells at homes in several parts of the city, killing more than 16 Palestinians, including women and children, and wounding dozens. The army bombarded Arabiya area, north of Rafah, Salam neighborhood, east of the city and the Al-Barazil neighborhood, south of the city, in addition to many neighborhoods, such as Al-Jenina, an-Nahda and Shouka town, … Continue reading Day 218 Update: “Including Many Children, Israel Kills Dozens In Gaza”

The Israeli bombing of Rafah continued throughout the day and evening on Sunday, day 219 of the Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip – bringing the official death toll to over 35,000, although at least 7,000 remain missing and unaccounted for, likely under the rubble of what had been their homes before Israeli forces bombed every part of Gaza. Palestinian civilians, forced to flee three, four, five and six times, have had thousands of fliers dropped from Israeli helicopters today, Sunday, telling them to move once again. Images emerging from Rafah show people fleeing for their lives, trying to find … Continue reading Day 219 Updated: Tens of Thousands Flee for their Lives as Israeli Bombs Drop

Israeli forces abducted, on Sunday, seventeen Palestinian citizens, including a father and son, in the southern West Bank governorates of Bethlehem and Hebron. In the Bethlehem governorate, Israeli forces abducted, on Sunday morning, thirteen Palestinian citizens, after storming and searching their homes in several towns and villages of the governorate. Media sources said that occupation soldiers abducted Anas Hilmi Taqatqa, 35, and Adham Faisal Taqatqa, 20, after invading their homes in the town of Beit Fajjar, southwest of Bethlehem. In the village of Umm Salamuna, southwest of Bethlehem, the army broke into and searched the homes of Ali Ahmad Taqatqa, 30, Mahmoud Riyad … Continue reading Israeli Army Abducts 17 Palestinians in Bethlehem, Hebron

Israeli forces abducted, on Sunday, two Palestinian young men, including a formed prisoner, in the village of Qibya, west of Ramallah, and a child in the town of Silwan, in occupied Jerusalem, in the central occupied West Bank. At dawn on Sunday, Israeli forces assaulted and abducted two Palestinian young men in the village of Qibya, west of Ramallah in the central occupied West Bank. Media sources said that occupation forces invaded the homes of the former prisoner, Ali Muhammad Ghaidan, and the young man, Bahaa Daloul, before assaulting and abducting them. North of Ramallah, Israeli soldiers opened fire, on Sunday afternoon, … Continue reading Israeli Forces Abduct Three Palestinians in Ramallah, Jerusalem

On Monday, Israeli soldiers invaded Tal town, southwest of Nablus in the occupied West Bank’s northern part and injured many Palestinians. Media sources said several military vehicles invaded the town and closed streets, leading to protests before the soldiers fired live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets, and gas bombs. Medical sources at the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said the soldiers shot a young man with a rubber-coated steel bullet in the shoulder. They added that at least ten Palestinians were treated for the severe effects of tear gas inhalation. In related news, the soldiers invaded the Jabal At-Tawil area in … Continue reading Israeli Soldiers Injure Several Palestinians In Nablus

RAMALLAH, Sunday, May 12, 2024 (WAFA) – Defense for Children International (DCI) has documented instances of the Israeli occupation forces using three children as human shields during their recent incursion into the Tulkarem refugee camp on May 5-6. In a statement released today, DCI recounted the testimonies of the three children, each telling their ordeal separately. The children described how Israeli soldiers forced them to walk ahead of them in the alleys of the camp while homes were being searched and residents instructed to leave. In two instances, soldiers allegedly placed their rifles on the shoulders of two children and fired … Continue reading Defense for Children International: “Israeli forces used three children as human shields”

On Sunday morning, Israeli soldiers killed a young Palestinian man and injured a teenage boy, in Balata refugee camp, north of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank’s northern part. The Palestinian Health Ministry said the soldiers killed Samer Nasser Rommana, 27, after shooting him in the head. The Health Ministry added that the soldiers also shot a teenage boy, 16, with a live round in the back, causing moderate wounds. Media sources said several armored military vehicles, including bulldozers, the eastern area of Nablus, through Al-Quds Street, before invading the Balata refugee camp. The sources added that many Palestinians protested the … Continue reading Israeli Soldiers Kill A Palestinian In Nablus

Two years ago, Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot by Israeli forces while reporting in the occupied West Bank, on May 11, 2022. In addition to targeting and executing Shireen and injuring her cameraman and other staff, Israeli soldiers also attacked her funeral, pushing and beating mourners and nearly knocking the casket to the ground. Al Jazeera spoke with Yousef Munayyer, head of the Palestine/Israel Program at the Arab Center Washington DC, about the lack of accountability in her killing, which helped pave the way for the rampant Israeli abuses taking place in Gaza. “What we have seen Israel do in … Continue reading Two Years Since Shireen Abu Akleh Killed by Israeli Forces; Still No Justice

As US blocks heavy weapons, Israel expands its attack of Rafah. Biden administration reports that Israel’s use of U.S.-provided weapons in Gaza “likely violated international humanitarian law”. Food catastrophe looms as Israel continues to block aid trucks. South Africa wants ICJ to intervene in Rafah. UN General Assembly strongly supports Palestine’s quest for statehood. Israel withholds millions it owes Palestinian Authority. UN wants investigation into mass graves in Gaza. Freedom Flotilla stands with students. By IAK staff, from reports Israeli war cabinet votes to expand Rafah operation area. Axios reports: Amid growing U.S. concerns about the humanitarian situation in Rafah, the Israeli security … Continue reading Fighter jets, attack drones hammer Rafah; catastrophe looms

Earlier Saturday, Israeli soldiers invaded the town of Asira al-Shamaliya and the village of Qusin in the Nablus governorate, in the occupied West Bank’s northern part. Several army vehicles invaded Asira al-Shamaliya, before driving through the various neighborhoods and closing streets. Local sources said that the soldiers the village of Qusin east of Nablus, before storming and ransacking many homes. The soldiers interrogated many Palestinians while inspecting their ID cards, before withdrawing. In related news, the army fired many flares around the town of Aqraba, east of Nablus. (Source / 13.05.2024) Continue reading Israeli Soldiers Invade Towns Near Nablus