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MKs to initiate bill to evacuate area near Negev industrial zone
The Knesset Interior and Environment Committee intends to initiate a bill that, if passed, would bring about the evacuation of territory within a five-kilometer radius of the Ramat Hovav industrial zone in the Negev. Committee Chairman MK Ophir Pines-Paz announced during a tour of the zone for committee members on Wednesday that hazardous materials render the area unsafe. Should the initiative become law, it would mean that seven unrecognized Bedouin villages would need to be demolished. According to Pines-Paz, such an evacuation could only take place with the consent of the Bedouin residents.
The Knesset Interior and Environment Committee intends to initiate a bill that, if passed, would bring about the evacuation of territory within a five-kilometer radius of the Ramat Hovav industrial zone in the Negev. Committee Chairman MK Ophir Pines-Paz announced during a tour of the zone for committee members on Wednesday that hazardous materials render the area unsafe. Should the initiative become law, it would mean that seven unrecognized Bedouin villages would need to be demolished. According to Pines-Paz, such an evacuation could only take place with the consent of the Bedouin residents.
Pulling Up Illegal Settlement From the Root
Approximately 60 Palestinian, Israeli and international activists joined together to protest and take non-violent direct action against the illegal confiscation of Palestinian land from the village of Al Mazra al Qiblya. Israel has declared the land state land, despite villagers' claims to the contrary.
Approximately 60 Palestinian, Israeli and international activists joined together to protest and take non-violent direct action against the illegal confiscation of Palestinian land from the village of Al Mazra al Qiblya. Israel has declared the land state land, despite villagers' claims to the contrary.
Israeli army starts demolishing Palestinian homes in Tubas
Israeli military bulldozers started to demolish homes and residencies in Krebet Homsa in the Jordan valley to the east of Tubas in the West Bank on Thursday morning.
Army Invades Jenin and Surrounding Villages
At approximately 1 am, the IOF, entered the city of Jenin from Haifa Street. About ten military jeeps and at least one Caterpillar bulldozer entered the market area of Jenin city, as well as the center of Jenin Refugee Camp. They stayed for about three and a half hours, shooting at several houses inside the camp as well as throwing numerous sound bombs. Some Palestinian fighters from Islamic Jihad responded to the attack by shooting in the direction of the Israeli army. Fortunately none of the people living inside Jenin city and camp were killed, arrested or injured.
Israeli army opens fire on farmers in Beit Hanoun
Israeli troops, positioned on the borders of Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza Strip, have opened heavy gunfire on Palestinian farmers while they were toiling on the ground on Thursday at midday.
Israeli military bulldozers started to demolish homes and residencies in Krebet Homsa in the Jordan valley to the east of Tubas in the West Bank on Thursday morning.
Army Invades Jenin and Surrounding Villages
At approximately 1 am, the IOF, entered the city of Jenin from Haifa Street. About ten military jeeps and at least one Caterpillar bulldozer entered the market area of Jenin city, as well as the center of Jenin Refugee Camp. They stayed for about three and a half hours, shooting at several houses inside the camp as well as throwing numerous sound bombs. Some Palestinian fighters from Islamic Jihad responded to the attack by shooting in the direction of the Israeli army. Fortunately none of the people living inside Jenin city and camp were killed, arrested or injured.
Israeli army opens fire on farmers in Beit Hanoun
Israeli troops, positioned on the borders of Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza Strip, have opened heavy gunfire on Palestinian farmers while they were toiling on the ground on Thursday at midday.
Palestinian mother and her two daughters kidnapped from Al Khadir village
An Israeli army force invaded the village of Al Khadir located to the west of Bethlehem city in the southern part of the West Bank on Wednesday at dawn and kidnapped three women there.
Israel proposes W. Bank-Gaza route in land swap
Israel has proposed that safe passage for the Palestinians from the West Bank to the Gaza Strip be included in an exchange of territory with the Palestinians in the framework of the agreement of principles now being formulated ahead of the upcoming regional summit.
Senior Israeli official: signing an agreement with Palestinians depend on Abbas
A senior Israeli official said on Wednesday that signing peace agreement with the Palestinians depends on whether President Mahmoud Abbas enjoys legitimacy in the Palestinian street.
U.S. policing Israeli commitment to stop pursuing Fatah men
The U.S. security coordinator for the Palestinian Authority is checking whether Israel is upholding its agreement to stop pursuing Fatah militants in the West Bank, Haaretz has learned.
Sit-in in Rafah Hospital in protest at Hamas interference
Hospital workers from the Tal As Sultan Hospital in Rafah in the Gaza Strip held a sit-in strike in the hospital grounds on Thursday morning in protest at what they describe as Hamas interference in the appointment of practitioners.
Senior Hamas official: Palestinian President Abbas launching full-out war in West Bank
Osama Hamdan, who is Hamas' representative in Lebanon, told reporters that Abbas is trying to transform his Fatah-run West Bank into a "lawless area controlled by the heads of security agencies."
Poll: Abbas and Haniyeh would face a close election race
Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas of Fatah and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh would be locked in a close race if elections for Palestinian president were held now, an opinion poll showed on Wednesday.
Public opinion poll gives Abbas slight popularity over Haniyeh
The results of a public opinion poll conducted by the Jerusalem Media & Communications Center have been revealed: * If elections were to happen today, 20.6% would vote for President Abbas while 18.8% would vote for Ismaeel Hanieh.
Hamas slams P.A security for barring it from carrying social activities
The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, stated on Wednesday that the Palestinian Security forces are barring it from carrying social activities in Jenin, in the northern part of the West Bank.
Official: Hamas executive force to be merged with PNA police
Spokesman of the deposed government of Hamas movement in Gaza said Thursday that his government decided to merge the controversial executive force into the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) Police forces.
Hamas denounces Palestinian security for passing information to Israel
The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) denounced on Thursday that it had found evidences that showed Palestinian security apparatuses spied on Hamas and provided the information to Israel and the United States under the pretext of fighting terrorism.
Israel Bans School Supplies to Gaza
Palestinian children will attend the classrooms in September without their pens, pencils, books and more if the military command withholds the entry of five supply trucks to the region.
What Do Israel and the US Expect From Abbas?
Palestinian elites seem hell-bent on exploiting the unfolding Palestinian drama to further cement their status and position, even if such an attitude will lead to the total decimation of any little hope left of recovering denied Palestinian rights.
UN 'concerned' Israel hasn't done more for Abbas
U.N. Middle East envoy Michael Williams called on Israel on Wednesday to take more far-reaching steps to bolster Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, saying he was concerned not enough was being done to sustain the momentum.
Israel to buy advanced Patriot missiles
The Israeli air force is to buy advanced US-made missiles, capable of intercepting aircraft and long-range ballistic missiles, to upgrade the current air defence system, a report said on Thursday.
Hamas leader: Palestinians will 'never stop the intifada'
Khaled Mashaal, Hamas' most influential political leader, told McClatchy Newspapers that his Islamist organization is unwilling to make any significant concessions to Israel or to its Palestinian rivals in Fatah to repair fractured Middle East peace talks.
In Gaza's darkness, life goes on
On Tuesday, Gaza was plunged into complete isolation and darkness as the electricity was cut off. It was like being in the stone age; movement was paralyzed during the day and there was total blackout at night.
Israeli occupation forces "disperse" Jerusalem Mufti's dinner party
Occupied Jerusalem, 23 August - In the early morning hours Israeli occupation forces invaded Ramallah and Hebron and abducted seven Palestinians. Israeli sources say, the seven were on it's "wanted list", casting doubts about the law enforcing competence of the Palestinian caretaker government. Shortly before, yesterday evening in East Jerusalem, Israeli soldiers broke into the home of the Jersulem Mufti, Sheikh Mohammed Hussein and attacked a group of people having dinner on the roof terrace of Sheikh Hussein's house. One of the guests, Sheikh Raed Salah, the head of the Islamic movement in Israel, was injured and had to be treated at al-Maqasid hospital. The Israeli police declared it had not considered the dinner at the home of Sheikh Hussein of Jerusalem as a private affair, but as a political gathering of Hamas and Israeli Islamic groups which it had tried to disperse. After the some 30 guests did not obey the police's orders to disperse, a stun grenade had been thrown at them.
Palestine National Football Team T-Shirts Now Available from the PSC
Show your support to the Palestinian side by wearing the colours of their National Football team!
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