Tag: Palestine
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Hamas terrorises Palestinians in Gaza before municipal elections take place
Hamas has terrorised Palestinians in Gaza before municipal elections took place yesterday, in which up to one million Palestinians cast their vote. Voting in Gaza was very low as Palestinians feared for their lives if they took part in the elections. On Friday, Hamas attacked Palestinian civilians in the Al-Rimal neighbourhood attacking the Wahidi family…
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Europe talks Two-State Solution for Palestine – but pressure on Israel remains lacking
Earlier today, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas chaired a meeting for the Global Alliance for the Two-State Solution, currently coordinated by the Ad-Hoc Liaison Committee, which includes Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide. The meeting was held in Brussels alongside Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot. During the meeting, international actors reiterated…
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Hamas issues statement declaring it won’t disarm: Israel murders WHO employee
In a recorded statement issued by the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’s armed-military wing, via spokesperson Abu Obeida, Hamas has reiterated that it won’t disarm until Israel fulfills its conditions and withdraws from Gaza. Israel has kept its airstrikes and military operations in Gaza despite the ceasefire agreement and refused to withdraw from Gaza. Up…
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Malta joins international calls against Israeli death penalty
The Maltese government has expressed deep concern at the adoption of the Death Penalty Bill by the Israeli Parliament yesterday evening. The bill, which was approved by the Knesset, introduces capital punishment as the default sentence for individuals—primarily Palestinians—convicted of killings that are classified as acts of terrorism. In military courts operating in the occupied…
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Hungary and Slovakia to veto proposed EU 20th sanctions package: EU Council Meeting underway
A meeting of the European Foreign Affairs Council is currently underway in Brussels, following a doorstep press conference by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas, during which she admitted that the proposed 20th EU sanctions package against Russia will not be approved after Hungary and Slovakia declared that they would veto the proposal. Hungary and Slovakia…
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Israel still acting unilaterally in Gaza despite Gaza Peace Board: Italy and Romania join as observers
Israel is still acting unilaterally in Gaza despite the formation of the Gaza Peace Board by the US government, which has also been approved by the United Nations Security Council. Italy and Romania are the latest EU countries to join the board as observers. At least 9 people in Gaza were killed during the weekend…
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European Union reiterates support for UN Security Council Resolution 2803 of Gaza Peace Plan
During a press briefing yesterday, the EU Commission reiterated that it is ready to work with the US to implement the UN Security Council Resolution 2803 on Gaza. The EU has concerns about President Donald Trump’s Gaza Peace Board and its compatibility with the UN Charter, however it has stated that it is ready to…
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Rafah Crossing officially opens but no crossings take place today
Israel has officially opened the Rafah Crossing today but has not permitted any vehicles to cross other than some fuel trucks. Aid trucks and ambulances are still lined up in Egypt waiting to cross the crossing into Gaza. Israel has bombed Gaza during the weekend. Israel will allow 150 Palestinians every day to exit Gaza…
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Israel renews heavy bombardment of Gaza after months of calm
Israel has renewed heavy aerial bombardment of Gaza bombing both Kahn Younis in the south and Gaza City in the north killing more than 20 people during the weekend. Tent areas hosting displaced people were targeted including in Al-Mawasai and areas in Khan Younis such as the Al-Aqsa University area. Israel also conducted raids on…
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Hamas raises its repression as its patron is torn apart
Hamas is increasing it repression against Palestinians in Gaza fearing protests against it as Iranians clash with the Islamic regime in Iran. Hamas began a purge of dissidents and critics in Gaza as soon as the ceasefire with Israel was announced in October. On Sunday, 5 o’clock in the morning, a Hamas unit of the…
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EU issues up to $5 billion in loans to Egypt: to increase funding for Palestinian Authority
In a press conference in Cairo, Egypt, earlier today, the EU High Representative Kaja Kallas announced that the EU will be issuing up to €5 billion in loans to Egypt for economic and development and the green transition. In the press conference, the EU High Representative also said that the EU is exploring ways to…
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Palestinians in Gaza reeling under bad weather conditions: up to 400 people killed since October
Palestinians in Gaza are struggling in wet and cold conditions after a month of rain and bad weather has left streets and tents flooded. Up to 400 people were also killed since October by Israeli airstrikes and fire while Hamas has refused to disarm as conditioned by President Donald Trump’s peace plan. Israel has so…