Recent news involving Palestinians has been dominated by the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, particularly the military operations and forced evacuations in cities like Rafah. The situation has escalated tensions, leading to clashes with Israeli forces and protests by pro-Palestinian activists. Additionally, there have been incidents of vandalism and violence against Palestinians, further exacerbating the already volatile environment.
Palestinians are an Arab people native to the land of Palestine, which includes the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and parts of Israel. They have a long history of conflict with Israel over issues such as land rights, statehood, and self-determination. The Palestinian people have faced displacement, violence, and restrictions on their movement and rights, leading to ongoing humanitarian crises in the region. The struggle for Palestinian statehood and the right of return for refugees are central issues in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which has drawn international attention and efforts towards peace negotiations and conflict resolution.
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The United Nations’ top court is opening two days of hearings into a request from South Africa to make sure Israel halts its military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah
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The pier was successfully anchored on Thursday, with around 500 tonnes of aid expected to enter the Palestinian territory in the coming days.
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Protesters leave voluntarily as cops move in; school publishes examples of over 1,000 complaints about pro-Palestinian protests, including antisemitic harassment of students
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Palestinians observe May 15 as Nakba Day, Arabic for catastrophe, to commemorate the expulsion of 700,000 Arabs at the time of the establishment of Israel in 1948.
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UK’s top diplomat will raise attack on convoys with Israeli government.
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Israel’s military has issued new evacuation orders for parts of the southern Gazan city, deepening fears that it will proceed with a ground invasion despite international warnings.
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With another forced mass expulsion under way, Palestinian resilience is collapsing, giving way to pain and despair.
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The U.S. military has finished installing a floating pier for delivering humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, besieged after seven months of fighting in the Israel-Hamas war
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Western countries tout support for a two-state solution but exert little pressure over expanding settlements.
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Fighting in Rafah has closed off a vital border crossing in southern Gaza, forced hundreds of thousands to flee and cut off humanitarian aid.
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The U.S. secretary of state warned that Israel’s victories over Hamas may not be “sustainable.”
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President Biden is pushing for a broad deal that would get Israel to approve a Palestinian nation in return for Saudi recognition of Israel. But officials need to overcome Israeli opposition.
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Hamas has provided no evidence for their claim and the Israeli military has not commented.
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FIFA said it would solicit legal advice before taking up a motion from the Palestinian Football Association to suspend Israel over its actions in Gaza and the West Bank.
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After weeks of tumult over protests, many college administrators prepared themselves for disruptions. But several ceremonies unfolded without major incident.
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Swedish activist was seen being escorted away by officers
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Doctor pleads for protection as forced evacuation order is widened to include Rafah’s Kuwaiti Hospital.
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The vote comes after the United States vetoed a Security Council measure granting full U.N. membership last month to a Palestinian state.
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Middle East veteran Chang Hua makes the move after Beijing brokered a deal between the two countries to restore diplomatic relations last year.
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Terror group claims 'ball in the hands of the occupation' after team decamps for Doha while insisting it will not make any concessions; Egypt says flexibility needed on both sides