Israeli army forces strapped a wounded Palestinian man to the hood of a military jeep during an arrest raid in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin on Saturday. A video circulating on social media and verified by Reuters showed a Palestinian resident of Jenin, Mujahed Azmi, on the jeep that passes through two ambulances. … Read more
More than 500 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli security forces and Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank since last year’s Israel-Hamas conflict. The United Nations human rights office condemned Israel’s use of force in the territory and the denial of medical aid. Israeli forces have cracked down in the West Bank, making thousands of arrests to prevent escalating violence. UN human rights monitors found violations of international law in the use of force by Israeli security forces, with some Palestinians killed not posing an imminent threat.
Recognizing the State of Palestine is fully in line with international law and UN resolutions, serving as an opportunity to revive the peace process between the two sides, according to Palestine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Dr Varsen Aghabekian Shahin. This recognition empowers the Palestinian government to fulfill its duties and address the daily needs of its citizens.
The Israeli military has lifted a ban on the sale of food to Gaza from Israel and the occupied West Bank amid international aid choking as a result of the battlefield offensive. Gaza traders have been given permission to resume purchasing food such as fresh fruit, vegetables, and dairy products from Israeli and Palestinian suppliers. The deliveries are vetted by the Israeli military at the Kerem Shalom border crossing, with only products for sale allowed and no charitable donations permitted. The flow of deliveries has been inconsistent, with prices often too high for cash-strapped families in Gaza.
The Israeli government is accused of pursuing a policy of ethnic cleansing to achieve maximum land with minimum Arabs, leading to a modern-day genocide. The propaganda machine distorts slogans to justify actions, while those advocating for peace and an end to slaughter are labeled as terrorist sympathizers.
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UNRWA described reports of attacks on families seeking shelter in Rafah as “horrifying”. Israeli air strikes killed at least 35 Palestinians in a designated area for the displaced in Rafah. The Israeli military targeted Hamas officials in Rafah, causing civilian casualties. The International Committee of the Red Cross reported an influx of casualties in Rafah. The Israeli military continued operations in Rafah despite a U.N. court ruling. Hamas fired rockets in response to Israeli attacks. Nearly 36,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s offensive in Gaza.
Israel is blocking the Spanish consulate in Jerusalem from providing services to Palestinians in the West Bank after Spain recognized Palestine. Israel accuses Spain, Ireland, and Norway of rewarding Hamas for attacking Israel. Spain’s Labour Minister used an expression that Israel sees as a call for its destruction. Spain is analyzing Israel’s decision to limit the consulate’s abilities to serve Palestinians.
Israel’s reaction to Norway, Ireland, and Spain recognizing the State of Palestine was expected. The European countries’ intentions are historic and assert the need for coexistence and recognition of the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination. Recognizing the State of Palestine is a condemnation of Israeli authoritarianism and their genocidal campaign. It is crucial for humanity’s survival, even if it means isolating Israel to achieve peace and end the slaughter.
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Israeli forces conducted a major operation in the West Bank city of Jenin, targeting armed militants from groups like Hamas and Islamic Jihad. The operation resulted in the deaths of seven Palestinians, including a doctor and a teacher. The hospital in Jenin was surrounded as the violence escalated, with heavy gunfire and armored vehicles in the streets. The West Bank has experienced increased violence in the aftermath of the war in Gaza, with hundreds of Palestinians killed, including armed militants and civilians, as well as several Israelis.
A Palestinian militant named Islam Hamaisa was killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank. Eight others were wounded and are being treated in stable condition. The Israeli army conducted the raid to eliminate a threat posed by Hamaisa, who was blamed for attacks against Israelis.