Tag: palestine
Israel Passes Law to Execute Palestinian Prisoners by Hanging
Israel's Knesset passed a discriminatory law that mandates Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks be killed by hanging. The bill is expected to be struck down by Israel's Supreme Court.
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Brothers Delivering Water in Gaza for UNICEF Killed by Israel
Two brothers, residents of Gaza City's Jabalia al-Nazla, were killed by Israeli soldiers on April 17 while driving a water truck for UNICEF.
Palestinian Students Trapped in Gaza by Israeli Border Closures
Approximately 1,000 Palestinian students remain trapped in Gaza despite having scholarships to attend universities abroad as Israel controls the borders and won't them out.
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Doctors Without Borders Continue Humanitarian Work in Gaza Despite Being Banned by Israel
Since January 1, Israel has blocked all aid and new international staff from getting to MSF in Gaza. And as of March 1, Israel forced all MSF international workers out of Gaza.
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Palestinian Christians Blocked from Traveling to Jerusalem, Celebrate Easter in Gaza City
Orthodox Christians in Gaza celebrated Easter at the Church of St. Porphyrius as Israel has prevented them from holding celebrations and reaching Jerusalem for the Holy Week of festivities.