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asiaone.comworld7 days ago
Israel Extends Detention of Palestinian Women's Football Player, Arrests Four Others Suspected of Terrorist Activities
An Israeli court extended the detention of 20-year-old Rand Halawani, a player on the Palestinian women's national football team, until Friday. Four other Palestinian women, including former national team player Natalie Abu Diyeh, were arrested Tuesday.
jewishpress.comworld10 days ago
Poll Finds 49% of U.S. Jews Under 35 Support Binational Israeli-Palestinian State
A May 31, 2026 poll by the Jewish Voter Resource Center shows 49 percent of American Jews under 35 support a single state for Israelis and Palestinians. The Forward and Arno Rosenfeld reported the results.
rte.ieworld15 days ago
Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir Faces International Condemnations Over Flotilla Detainees
France banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering its territory after video showed him with detained Gaza aid activists. More than a dozen governments summoned Israeli ambassadors or issued condemnations.
Al Jazeerapolitics24 days ago
German Police Use Force at Berlin Rally Marking Nakba Anniversary
German police assaulted demonstrators during a Nakba anniversary rally in Berlin on 15 May 2026. Video footage shows officers hitting and pepper-spraying protesters as thousands gathered to mark the 78th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba.
thehindu.compolitics32 days ago
Husam Zomlot Appointed Palestinian Ambassador to UK, Calls for Non-Violent Protests Against Israeli Occupation
Husam Zomlot, Palestine's new ambassador to the UK, has called for widespread non-violent protests against the Israeli occupation. He stated that the time for a physical fight is not now and that such protests should aim to force a return to long-collapsed peace talks between Isr…
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dohanews.coworld34 days ago
Former Palestinian Detainees Report Torture and Sexual Violence in Israeli Detention Centers
Former Palestinian detainees have described experiencing torture and sexual violence while held in Israeli detention centers. Al Jazeera correspondent Tareq Azzoum interviewed several survivors who said the effects of that trauma have continued after their release. The accounts a…
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channel4.compolitics34 days ago
British Museum Replaces 'Palestine' With 'Gaza' and 'West Bank' in Ancient Levant Displays
Husam Zomlot called the removal of the term an 'erasure' and met museum director Nicholas Cullinan in March without securing any commitment to restore it. The changes coincided with Britain's formal recognition of the state of Palestine in September 2025. The British Museum said…
Al Jazeeraworld36 days ago
Brazilian Activist Sends Letter from Israeli Prison to Daughter on Flotilla Involvement
A Brazilian activist imprisoned in Israel has written a letter to his daughter explaining his reasons for joining a humanitarian flotilla bound for Gaza. The letter describes the suffering of children in Gaza and expresses hopes for a better world. It was shared on the activist's…
nippon.comworld42 days ago
Palestinian Foreign Minister Addresses UN on Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Palestine's foreign minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin addressed the United Nations on the Israeli occupation. She stated that portraying it as a religious conflict is incorrect and emphasized Palestinian rights on ancestral land. The event occurred recently as of April 29, 2026.
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mondoweiss.networld44 days ago
Gaza Resident Powers Sewing Machine with Improvised Bicycle Amid Electricity Shortages
A Palestinian girl named Reem Aziz is pedaling a makeshift bicycle to generate power for her family's sewing machine in Gaza. This adaptation comes amid the enclave's largely destroyed power grid. The destruction stems from Israel's war, forcing residents to find alternative ener…
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al-monitor.comworld44 days ago
Abbas Loyalists Win Gaza Municipal Elections Majority
Loyalists of President Mahmoud Abbas won most races in recent Palestinian municipal elections, according to election officials. The vote marked the first inclusion of a Gaza city in nearly two decades and occurred amid ongoing conflict. Turnout varied between the West Bank and Ga…
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japantimes.co.jpworld45 days ago
Palestinian Elections Held in Gaza and West Bank with 17% Turnout Amid Boycotts
Elections held in Gaza and the occupied West Bank recorded only 17% voter participation. Boycotts arose due to alleged constitutional violations. Mustafa Barghouti, secretary-general of the Palestinian National Initiative, stated that the elections do not represent real reform.
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english.elpais.comworld47 days ago
Three Countries to Skip Eurovision 2025 Broadcast Over Israel's Participation
National broadcasters in Ireland, Spain and Slovenia have decided not to air the Eurovision Song Contest this year due to Israel's participation. Slovenia will instead broadcast a series of Palestinian films. The contest, marking its 70th anniversary, is set for May in Vienna wit…
indiatoday.intoday.inworld48 days ago
Indian String Theory Physicists Issue Statement of Solidarity with Academics in Conflict-Affected Regions
A group of prominent Indian physicists specializing in string theory has voiced support for academics in Iran, Palestine and Lebanon. They condemned attacks on universities and civilian institutions amid conflicts. The statement highlights concerns over impacts on education durin…
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Spain, Slovenia, Ireland Seek EU Debate on Suspending Israel Agreement
Spain, Slovenia, and Ireland have formally requested the European Union to discuss suspending its association agreement with Israel due to alleged human rights violations. The request cites worsening conditions in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon. The countries argue that Israel…
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Stones Thrown at Ambulance in West Bank Confrontation
Israeli settlers were caught on camera throwing stones at a Palestinian ambulance heading to Ramallah. The incident occurred in the occupied West Bank. @MarioNawfal reported the event, which highlights ongoing tensions in the region.
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