Amnesty International has said there is “strong evidence” that Israel committed war crimes and possibly crimes against humanity during its assault on Gaza last summer. … “Strong Evidence” of Israeli War Crimes in 2014 Gaza AssaultRead more
Palestine
West Bank Residents Vow to Resist Israeli Bulldozers
In the West Bank, Palestinian residents and international supporters have launched an ongoing, 24-hour-a-day protest to protect the village of Susiya from demolition by Israeli … West Bank Residents Vow to Resist Israeli BulldozersRead more
Presbyterian Church (USA) General Assembly Votes to Boycott Israeli Settlement Products
Plenary of the 220th Presbyterian General Assembly voted to boycott all Israeli settlement products, including Ahava Dead Sea cosmetics and Hadiklaim dates, which were specified … Presbyterian Church (USA) General Assembly Votes to Boycott Israeli Settlement ProductsRead more
Loss of land
Since 1948, Israel has “ethnically cleansed” more than 750,000 Palestinians from their ancestral homes in the West Bank, forcing them into squalid refugee camps in … Loss of landRead more
Palestinian Activist Rasmea Odeh Sentenced to 18 Months for Immigration Fraud
A Palestinian activist accused of immigration fraud has been sentenced to 18 months in prison. A U.S. judge in Detroit called Rasmea Odeh a terrorist … Palestinian Activist Rasmea Odeh Sentenced to 18 Months for Immigration FraudRead more
Palestinians Mark Anniversaries of Goldstein Massacre, Bilin Protests
Hundreds of people have rallied in the West Bank to mark a pair of anniversaries in the Palestinian struggle against Israeli occupation. On Friday, demonstrators … Palestinians Mark Anniversaries of Goldstein Massacre, Bilin ProtestsRead more
News
Foreign Intervention in Civil War 100x More Likely in Oil-Rich Nations A new academic study has concluded foreign governments are 100 times more likely to … NewsRead more