Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian said the Gaza Strip was part of the “State of Palestine” in a speech at the United Nations Security Council on Monday. “We reaffirm in this context that the Gaza Strip is an integral part of the occupied Palestinian territory and that the State of Palestine holds the legal and political jurisdiction over the Strip and all occupied Palestinian territories since 1967,
Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners to cheering crowds in the West Bank after Hamas returned three hostages that were being held in Gaza.
The first three Israeli hostages were released after the ceasefire officially began. Hours later, Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
The ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan says Israel has made "no real effort" to investigate war crimes allegations against Benjamin Netanyahu.
Honestly, my feelings are indescribable,” Boshara Amro, 21, told NBC News after her sister Jeneen was released.
Ireland's stance on Palestine and Israel, including BDS movement, debated by politicians and activists, sparking global solidarity.
The conference hosted over 60 speakers from universities in ten countries and several hundred participants, with a further 2,000 or so people participating online.
Mediators say Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in fighting in Gaza and to begin releasing the hostages held there.
The ongoing suffering in Palestine demands immediate action, as a just and lasting peace is essential for the integrity of international law.
Haaken and Ruth will host a special open-caption screening of The Palestine Exception on Sunday, Jan. 26, at Cinema 21. One of Exception ’s biggest takeaways is the knowledge that despite statements to the contrary,