Palestinian Christians Light Christmas Tree at Gaza City’s Holy Family Church
Palestinian Christians at Gaza City's Holy Family Church lit their Christmas tree for the first time since Israel's genocidal war on Gaza.
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Christians in Gaza Remember Pope Francis
Gaza City, Palestine — For the few hundred Christians left in Gaza sheltering in churches, the news of Pope Francis’ passing on April 21 has been a hard blow. Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, had consistently stayed in touch with the Holy…
‘Colorful Neighborhood’ in Gaza Celebrates Ramadan with Vibrant Colors
Gaza City, Gaza, Palestine — Palestinians celebrating the holy month of Ramadan 2023 are greeted by colorful art-filled walls lining the streets and corridors down some of the oldest lanes of the ‘old city’ in the Gaza Strip.
Walls bear a bright, artistic, colorful painting…
Israeli Forces Kill 11 Palestinians and Shoot Over 100 During Raid on Nablus
Nablus, Occupied West Bank, Palestine – At least 11 Palestinians were killed on Feb. 22, 2023, in a large Israeli army incursion into the northern West Bank city of Nablus. Three of the dead were elderly and one was a child. More than 100 were…
Nablus Siege Lifted After 3+ Weeks of Collective Punishment
"This is a situation of occupation. With occupation, as you know, you ultimately can’t do anything about it. As you can see, it’s humiliating."
Israeli Forces Assault Mourners of Young Man Dead After Israeli Attack on Al-Aqsa
Old City, Occupied East Jerusalem, Palestine – A week after attacking the funeral of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, Israeli forces attacked the funeral of 21 year old Walid al-Sharif. On May 14, al-Sharif had succumbed from injuries sustained during confrontations at Al-Aqsa Mosque on…
Israeli Settlers Celebrate Capturing Jerusalem, Police Arrest Palestinians
Old City, Occupied East Jerusalem, Palestine – Celebrating the Israeli capture of Jerusalem in 1967, thousands of Israeli nationalists marched thru Palestinian corridors of the Old City on May 29, periodically chanting “death to Arabs” while taking provocative tours under the guard of police. At…
Israeli Forces Clear Al-Aqsa for Settlers’ Tours
Old City, Occupied East Jerusalem, Palestine – On May, 5, 2022, heavily armed Israeli forces cracked down on Palestinians worshipping inside the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. Dozens were injured, an ancient pulpit was damaged and the prayer area of the mosque was sealed off by Israeli…
Last Friday Prayer of Ramadan at Al-Aqsa Draws 160K Despite Strict Measures by Israeli Forces
Old City, Occupied East Jerusalem, Palestine – At least 160,000 people gathered at Al-Aqsa Mosque on April 29 to perform the last Jummah Friday prayers of Ramadan 2022. After an early morning storming of Al-Aqsa by Israeli forces left dozens injured, and despite strict security…
Al-Aqsa Mosque Stormed: Israeli Police Detain 400, Injure 153
Old City, Occupied East Jerusalem, Palestine – At least 153 people were hospitalized Friday after Israeli police stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. As tensions are rising, these were the first confrontations at Temple Mount since the start of Ramadan on April 2, 2022. The…
Israeli Forces Stifle Religious Freedoms During Ramadan
Amidst rising tensions between Palestinians and Israeli security forces, Israeli police are restricting the movement of Palestinians in Jerusalem during the holy month of Ramadan. Over 8,000 police are deployed through the city, while Israel’s foreign minister made a “provocative” visit to Damascus Gate and…