Palestine, recognised officially as the State of Palestine by the United Nations and other entities, is a de jure sovereign state in Western Asia claiming the West Bank and Gaza Strip with Jerusalem as the designated capital, although its administrative centre is currently located in Ramallah.
Capitals: Ramallah, East Jerusalem
President: Mahmoud Abbas
Prime minister: Mohammad Shtayyeh
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Dr Victoria Rose, a British NHS plastic surgeon, reports worsening conditions in Gaza hospitals, including increased bombing and high infection rates leading to avoidable deaths.
Cliff Notes – 30 people killed in Israeli attack near Red Cross aid centre At least 30 individuals have reportedly died and over 115 have…
The Latest Updates from the Genocide in Gaza Israel announced plans for 22 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, drawing fierce international criticism. Simultaneously,…
Leaders from the Arab world due to visit Ramallah tomorrow on invitation of the Palestinian Authority – which governs parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank. However, Israel blocked the meeting, refusing to allow the Arab delegation entry to the West Bank.
Cliff Notes – Controversial US aid group begins operating in Gaza The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has commenced aid distribution in Gaza with US and…
Israel’s limited aid into Gaza amid ongoing invasion is unacceptable says Keir Starmer. Western criticism grows over Israel’s assault on Gaza. After weeks of devastating surge by Israel in the world’s most catastrophic eighteen month conflict.
Israel will permit a limited amount of food into Gaza to prevent a “starvation crisis” amidst a blockade lasting nearly three months, as casualties escalate in the ongoing conflict.
A senior Hamas official disclosed ongoing direct peace talks with the United States, expressing optimism that former President Donald Trump could facilitate a resolution for Gaza.
Bias Exposure Several of Thursday’s newspaper front pages lead on various stories regarding the latest in Gaza – most of the papers had gone to…
📰 Israel razes corridor of destruction in central Gaza Israel razes corridor of destruction as European observers are left gobsmacked after witnessing verified images showing…
The PLO has appointed Hussein al-Sheikh as deputy to Mahmoud Abbas, creating a position that allows for potential succession, though his leadership is not assured due to other candidates’ possibilities.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has named Hussein al-Sheikh as the new vice president of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), positioning him as a potential successor to the 89-year-old leader.
A mass grave in Rafah revealed the bodies of 15 aid workers, including paramedics and a UN employee.
There is a growing movement that is leading for an inquiry to the genocide in Gaza. Gaza is being marginalised by the minority, but there…
Israel’s defence minister announces that Israeli troops will maintain their presence in “security zones” across Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria indefinitely
Another Al Jazeera journalist Hossam Shabat killed in Israeli attack on Gaza, to silence his incredible bravery during a genocidal campaign by Israel.
Activists report that Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal was detained by the Israeli military in the Occupied West Bank after allegedly being assaulted by Israeli settlers in the village of Susya.
Israel has initiated a ground operation in Gaza, aiming to regain control of the Netzarim corridor, following the collapse of a ceasefire with Hamas.
Israel Halts Entry of All Aid into Gaza Israel has announced an immediate cessation of all aid shipments into Gaza amid ongoing tensions. The decision…
The Israeli government agreed to adopt a proposal by US President Donald Trump’s envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, to extend the temporary ceasefire in…
Mahmoud Al-Saqa, a grocery store owner in the Shujaiya neighbourhood, told Middle East news that “since the statement, we’ve seen a sudden spike in prices.…
US president’s call for mass displacement in Gaza risks renewing the fighting in the devastated enclave, analysts say following the 18 month genocide in Gaza.…
At least 17 Palestinians were killed late Tuesday as Israeli airstrikes targeted homes in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry. The attacks occurred amid ongoing negotiations for a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, aiming to end a 15-month-long war.
The U.N. has complained of aid obstacles in Gaza by Israeli Army and Israeli militia protected by the IDF, throughout the 15-month-old war. The United…
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