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4 days ago · President Abbas receives Gaza Relief, Early Recovery and Emergency Response Plan; Palestinian prisoner dies behind Israeli bars ; Israeli forces detain Palestinians after they were chased by colonists
UN officials calls for immediate, permanent ceasefire in Gaza
8 hours ago · NEW YORK, January, 23, 2024 (WAFA) – The Director-General of the International Organization for Migration, Amy Pope, stressed the need for a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza so that the international community can deliver the necessary humanitarian aid to the population. This came in a press interview on the sidelines of Pope's participation in the 55th annual meetings of the World Economic ...
Foreign Ministry: Movement underway at all levels to hold …
1 day ago · RAMALLAH, January 22, 2025 (WAFA) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates affirmed that following directives from President Mahmoud Abbas and guidance from Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa, intensified efforts are underway at all levels in coordination with Palestinian embassies and missions worldwide to exert pressure on the occupation to end its crimes and curb the violent actions ...
Elderly Palestinian man injured by Israeli forces’ live ammunition in ...
9 hours ago · JENIN, January, 23, 2024 (WAFA) – An elderly Palestinian man was injured by Israeli forces’ live ammunition during their ongoing onslaught on the city of Jenin and its refugee camp, according to the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS). PRCS said that a 50-year-old man sustained injury after being shot by Israeli forces with live ammunition in the thigh and was transferred to the hospital ...
Two Palestinians killed by Israeli forces near Jenin
10 hours ago · JENIN, January 22, 2025 (WAFA) – Two Palestinians have been yesterday evening killed by Israeli forces Burqin, west of Jenin, according to official sources. The General Authority of Civil Affairs said that it had informed the Ministry of Health of the killing of Qutaiba Walid Ahmed Shalabi, 30 ...
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4 days ago · About Us. Pursuant to the decision adopted by the Palestinian National Council in its extraordinary session, held in Cairo in April 1972, the Palestine Liberation Organization’s (PLO) Executive Committee issued a decision establishing the Palestinian News & Information Agency (WAFA) on June 5, 1972.
After delays by Israel, Gaza ceasefire finally takes effect
4 days ago · GAZA, January 19, 2025 (WAFA) – After prolonged delays and continued Israeli aggression, the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip finally took effect at 11:15 am today, following 15 months of relentless Israeli genocide, siege and starvation that left catastrophic consequences in their wake. The ...
President Abbas receives Gaza Relief, Early Recovery and …
4 days ago · RAMALLAH, January 19, 2025 (WAFA)—President Mahmoud Abbas received the Gaza Relief, Early Recovery and Emergency Response Plan, which was prepared by the Palestinian government to address the emergency situation in the Gaza Strip. The handover took place on Sunday during a meeting with Prime ...
Presidency affirms position on immediate Gaza ceasefire, full …
6 days ago · RAMALLAH, January 17, 2025 (WAFA) – The Presidency Friday affirmed its firm position of the necessity of an immediate ceasefire in and full Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. The Presidency reiterated in a press statement President Mahmoud Abbas’ position that it was necessary to establish ...