News Highlights: Ismail Haniyeh says West Bank officials are responsible for the conditions at the Israeli-controlled Al Awja crossing into Gaza which was just opened in a new agreement; reports indicate the crossing is being used to force Palestinians to be collaborators. Palestinian teen dies at the Rafah border crossing, waiting to cross into Gaza. …
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Jul 31
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News Highlights: Human rights groups call for the immediate opening of the Rafah crossing at the Gaza border, indicating that 20 people have already died waiting to return to Gaza. Int’l. Federation of Journalists and the Palestinian Journalists Union both criticize the action by Hamas militants in seizing Palestinian newspapers; some Hamas legislators also condemn …
Jul 24
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News Highlights: Israel released more than 250 Palestinian political prisoners, the vast majority from Fateh. Most prisoners were forced to sign a pledge to stop resistance actions against Israel with the exception of a top leader of the PFLP. Abdulrahim Mallouh, deputy secretary-general of the PFLP said at a press conference after his release that …
Jul 17
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News Highlights: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas appoints new caretaker government after the 30-day mandate of the first one expired, despite many experts questioning the legality of such a move. Mahmoud Abbas makes a deal with Israel, that Israel will stop pursuing 178 “wanted” Fateh activists if they sign a pledge to stop resistance actions against …
Jul 10
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News Highlights: Palestinian lawyers that helped draft the Palestinian constitution accuse Mahmoud Abbas of overstepping his powers in appointing his emergency government. Dr. Mustafa Bargouthi says Israel is endangering the lives of 6000 Palestinians trapped at the Rafah crossing. UN report criticizes Israel’s separation wall for totally separating East Jerusalem from the West Bank and …
Jul 03
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News Highlights: Appointed Palestinian Authority cabinet will pay full salaries to government workers, but excludes those hired by the previous elected government since 2006. Senior Fateh official and adviser of Mahmoud Abbas, Hani al Hassan, is “fired” for criticizing the collaborators within the Fateh leadership that are serving American and Israeli interests. Israeli troops carry …
Jun 26
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News Highlights: Oxfam condemns the aid blockade of Gaza and criticizes the international community for using aid as a political weapon. Four way regional summit in Egypt produces little and is denounced by many Palestinians as too partisan and avoiding the important issues. Mustafa Bargouthi says Israel wants to weaken all Palestinian factions and create …
Jun 19
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News Highlights: Palestinians in Gaza try to stock up on basics, as Israel cuts fuel supplies to Gaza and UN officials warn of an impending humanitarian disaster if the Israeli siege continues. Mahmoud Abbas appoints new pro-Western cabinet, headed by Salam Fayad, after dissolving the unity government; Hamas officials say the move is illegal. Hundreds …
Jun 12
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News Highlights: Violent clashes continue between Hamas and Fateh militants in Gaza as 21 Palestinians die in 72 hours; secondary students have difficulty completing their final exams due to the fighting. EU agrees to resume aid to the Palestinian Authority, and calls on Israel to release Palestinian tax money it is refusing to transfer. Palestinian …
Jun 05
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News Highlights: Amnesty Int’l. says Israel’s separation wall should be torn down and it has caused death and suffering for Palestinians. Bethlehem residents protest at an Israeli checkpoint, as part of a week of activities to mark the 40th anniversary of Israel’s occupation of Arab lands. Israel sends ground troops and tanks about a kilometre …