Palestinians protest against Abbas after activist's death
3 years, 5 months ago

Palestinians protest against Abbas after activist's death

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hundreds of Palestinians protested against President Mahmoud Abbas after Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem a day after an outspoken critic died in the custody of Palestinian security forces. Palestinians also chanted against the PA at his funeral in Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, and masked gunmen fired shots into the air. The U.S. State Department and the European Union's representative to the Palestinians each called for an investigation into Banat's death and expressed concerns about the PA's restrictions on freedom of expression and harassment of activists.

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Israel-Hamas war latest: International calls for cease-fire grow after assassinations in the Mideast
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel-Hamas war latest: International calls for cease-fire grow after assassinations in the Mideast

Associated Press  

The Pentagon has announced that the U.S. will move a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region. The announcement was made Friday, a day after United States President Joe Biden said he’s “very concerned” that the violence in the Middle East could escalate, adding that the killing of a top Hamas leader …

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters rally in Washington to mark a painful present and past
7 months ago

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters rally in Washington to mark a painful present and past

The Hindu  

Hundreds of protesters rallying within sight of the Capitol chanted pro-Palestinian slogans and voiced criticism of the Israeli and American governments as they marked a painful present — the war in Gaza — and past — the exodus of some 7,00,000 Palestinians who fled or were forced from what is now Israel when the country was created in 1948. ‘Genocide’s …

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters rally in the rain in DC to mark a painful present and past
7 months ago

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters rally in the rain in DC to mark a painful present and past

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Hundreds of protesters rallied within sight of the U.S. Capitol, chanting pro-Palestinian slogans and voicing criticism of the Israeli and American governments as they marked a painful present — the war in Gaza — and past — the exodus of some 700,000 Palestinians who fled or were forced from what is now Israel when the state was created …

Israel's Palestinian citizens grow louder in protesting the Gaza war
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel's Palestinian citizens grow louder in protesting the Gaza war

NPR  

Israel's Palestinian citizens grow louder in protesting the Gaza war Enlarge this image toggle caption Maya Levin for NPR Maya Levin for NPR DEIR HANNA, Israel — After the brutal Hamas attack last October, which Israel says killed 1,200 people, anti-war demonstrations in Israel were quashed. "It's shifting, but it's still a very grim picture from where I'm standing," says …

It is hypocritical to protest Israel but be silent on Syria and Yemen
1 year ago

It is hypocritical to protest Israel but be silent on Syria and Yemen

Al Jazeera  

Since the October 7 pogrom by Hamas – the worst atrocity committed against Jews since the Holocaust – the world has witnessed not an outpouring of grief for the 1,200 Israelis killed, but an alarming increase in Jew-hatred. I have no issue with those who call for peace – even if I believe peace between Israelis and Palestinians is further …

WATCH: Assassination attempt on Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas amid Israel-Hamas War
1 year, 1 month ago

WATCH: Assassination attempt on Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas amid Israel-Hamas War

Firstpost  

The assassination attempt against Mahmoud Abbas was reported after a group called ‘Sons of Abu Jandal’ gave the Palestinian President 24 hours to declare a ‘global war’ against Israel Amid the Israel-Hamas War in Gaza, an assassination attempt was plotted against Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas as his convoy was attacked in the West Bank area. A bodyguard of the Palestinian …

Israel-Hamas war, Day 30 updates | Blinken visits West Bank to meet Palestinian leader Abbas
1 year, 1 month ago

Israel-Hamas war, Day 30 updates | Blinken visits West Bank to meet Palestinian leader Abbas

The Hindu  

A spokesman for the health ministry in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip said on Sunday that Israeli military had struck a refugee camp on Saturday night, killing at least 38 people, as calls by the Arab world for a ceasefire were rejected by the United States and Israel. With the death toll in Gaza mounting, pro-Palestinian demonstrators staged protests in cities …

Hundreds of thousands march worldwide against Israeli bombardment of Gaza
1 year, 1 month ago

Hundreds of thousands march worldwide against Israeli bombardment of Gaza

Al Jazeera  

Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators rallied in cities across Europe, the Middle East, the United States and Asia on Saturday to show support for the Palestinians amid brutal Israeli military onslaught on the Gaza Strip. The death toll in Gaza has crossed 7,700, also mostly civilians, since Israel’s bombardment began three weeks ago, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. …

Tens of thousands protest after Muslim prayers across Mideast over Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
1 year, 2 months ago

Tens of thousands protest after Muslim prayers across Mideast over Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Tens of thousands of Muslims demonstrated Friday across the Middle East in support of the Palestinians and against the intensifying Israeli bombardment of Gaza, underscoring the risk of a wider regional conflict as Israel prepares for a possible ground invasion. They won’t leave.” In Beirut, thousands of supporters of Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group waved Lebanese, Palestinian and Hezbollah …

Israel’s Palestinians mostly sit out democracy protests
1 year, 8 months ago

Israel’s Palestinians mostly sit out democracy protests

Associated Press  

HAIFA, Israel — Amal Oraby is usually a fixture at street protests. As minorities long plagued by systemic discrimination, Palestinian Israelis have potentially the most to lose if the plan, which would likely weaken the judiciary’s independence, is implemented. The patriotic hallmarks of the movement have only reinforced for many Palestinian Israelis that there is no place for them: the …

Palestinians in Gaza protest, strike in solidarity with Nablus
2 years, 1 month ago

Palestinians in Gaza protest, strike in solidarity with Nablus

Al Jazeera  

Thousands in Gaza take to the streets to protest the killing of six Palestinians by Israeli forces. Gaza Strip – Thousands of Palestinians have taken to the streets across the Gaza Strip, denouncing the killing of six Palestinians by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus early on Tuesday. Ismail Radwan, a senior Hamas leader, told Al …

Palestinians in Gaza protest against wave of Israeli violence
2 years, 2 months ago

Palestinians in Gaza protest against wave of Israeli violence

Al Jazeera  

Protesters held banners in solidarity with victims of Israeli violence in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. Khan Yunis, Gaza — Thousands of people in the besieged Gaza Strip have protested in solidarity with fellow Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem amid a wave of violence by Israeli forces. The rallies on Friday, called by Hamas …

Gaza protests over Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in Nablus
2 years, 10 months ago

Gaza protests over Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in Nablus

Al Jazeera  

Protesters in Gaza City condemn the killing of three Palestinians in Nablus and slam the PA over security cooperation with Israel. Gaza City – Palestinian factions in Gaza have held a mourning march for three Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus, with protesters condemning the killings as a “crime” and criticising the Palestinian …

Palestinian Authority’s standing slides amid growing frustration
3 years, 4 months ago

Palestinian Authority’s standing slides amid growing frustration

Al Jazeera  

A protest movement against Palestinian Authority’s corruption and authoritarianism is gaining momentum in the occupied West Bank. On July 5, Ghassan’s mother, Hind Shraydeh, went to the police station in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah to demand the release of her husband, who had been detained along with several other activists by Palestinian security forces before a planned …

Palestinians shaken but steadfast as PA suppresses dissent
3 years, 5 months ago

Palestinians shaken but steadfast as PA suppresses dissent

Associated Press  

RAMALLAH, West Bank — Nearly two weeks after he was severely beaten by Palestinian security forces, Akil Awawdeh is still short of breath, still shielding his bruised chest with his hand and still haunted by the screams inside the police station. I can’t forget.” He was among several people who were beaten and detained at a police station on July …

Hundreds of Palestinians demonstrate against Abbas
3 years, 5 months ago

Hundreds of Palestinians demonstrate against Abbas

Associated Press  

RAMALLAH, West Bank — Hundreds of Palestinians gathered in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah on Saturday to demonstrate against President Mahmoud Abbas, hoping to inject new momentum into a protest movement sparked by the death of an outspoken critic in the custody of security forces. Palestinian security forces and groups of men in plainclothes violently dispersed a similar …

Hundreds of Palestinians in West Bank protest against PA’s Abbas
3 years, 5 months ago

Hundreds of Palestinians in West Bank protest against PA’s Abbas

Al Jazeera  

Demonstrators in Ramallah chant ‘the people want the fall of the regime’ and urge Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to ‘leave’. Hundreds of Palestinians have gathered in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah to demonstrate against President Mahmoud Abbas, hoping to inject new momentum into a protest movement sparked by the death of an outspoken critic in the custody of …

UN official urges Palestinian security to allow protests
3 years, 5 months ago

UN official urges Palestinian security to allow protests

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — The U.N. human rights chief on Thursday urged the Palestinian Authority to ensure the safety of protesters after security forces and supporters of President Mahmoud Abbas attacked demonstrators over the weekend. Michelle Bachelet, the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, said Palestinian security forces had used force against initially peaceful protesters, “including beating them with batons and firing …

Activist Nizar Banat’s death ‘unnatural’: Palestinian Authority
3 years, 5 months ago

Activist Nizar Banat’s death ‘unnatural’: Palestinian Authority

Al Jazeera  

PA justice minister says activist Banat subjected to physical violence, his death in custody is an exceptional case. The Palestinian Authority justice minister and head of the investigation committee into the death of activist and dissident Nizar Banat says Banat was subjected to physical violence and his death was “unnatural”. In an interview with the official Palestine TV, Mohammed al-Shalaldeh …

EXPLAINER: Why are Palestinians protesting against Abbas?
3 years, 5 months ago

EXPLAINER: Why are Palestinians protesting against Abbas?

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Thousands of Palestinians have taken to the streets in recent days to protest against President Mahmoud Abbas and the Palestinian Authority, whose security forces and supporters have violently dispersed them. While the PA has ministries, security forces and the trappings of a state, its authority is limited to major population centers that amount to around 40% of the …

Palestinian media rally for protection after assaults by police
3 years, 5 months ago

Palestinian media rally for protection after assaults by police

Al Jazeera  

Human rights groups in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah announce the formation of a legal team to follow up on the attacks on journalists. Dozens of Palestinian journalists rallied outside a United Nations building in Ramallah on Monday to demand press freedom following violent clashes with Palestinian security forces sparked by an activist’s death in custody. Nizar Banat, …

Protests continue in Ramallah after activist’s death
3 years, 5 months ago

Protests continue in Ramallah after activist’s death

Al Jazeera  

Palestinian protesters and security forces clashed in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah on Saturday, a third day of demonstrations sparked by an activist’s death in custody. Nizar Banat, a 43-year-old from Hebron known for social media videos denouncing alleged corruption within the Palestinian Authority, died on Thursday shortly after security forces stormed his house and violently arrested him, …

Palestinian forces disperse protest over activist’s death
3 years, 5 months ago

Palestinian forces disperse protest over activist’s death

Associated Press  

RAMALLAH, West Bank — Angry demonstrators clashed with Palestinian security forces for a third day Saturday during a protest in the West Bank over the death of an outspoken critic of the Palestinian Authority who died while in custody. Hundreds gathered in the city of Ramallah — the headquarters of the PA — to chant slogans against President Mahmoud Abbas, …

Palestinians protest against Mahmoud Abbas after activist’s death
3 years, 5 months ago

Palestinians protest against Mahmoud Abbas after activist’s death

Al Jazeera  

Hundreds gathered in city of Ramallah in the third day of protests over the death of activist Nizar Banat in the Palestinian Authority’s custody. Angry demonstrators clashed with Palestinian security forces during a third day of protests in the occupied West Bank over the death of an outspoken critic of the Palestinian Authority who died while in PA custody. Hundreds …

Palestinians protest against Abbas after activist’s death
3 years, 5 months ago

Palestinians protest against Abbas after activist’s death

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Hundreds of Palestinians protested against President Mahmoud Abbas after Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem a day after an outspoken critic died in the custody of Palestinian security forces. Palestinians also chanted against the PA at his funeral in Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, and masked gunmen fired shots into the air. The Palestinian Authority, …

Palestinians attend funeral for PA critic Nizar Banat in Hebron
3 years, 6 months ago

Palestinians attend funeral for PA critic Nizar Banat in Hebron

Al Jazeera  

Thousands of Palestinians attend funeral of Nizar Banat who died in the custody of PA forces on Thursday. Thousands of Palestinians turned out on Friday in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron to attend the funeral of Nizar Banat, an outspoken critic of the Palestinian Authority, who died in the custody of PA forces on Thursday. Mourners travelled from …

Critic of Palestinian Authority dies after violent arrest
3 years, 6 months ago

Critic of Palestinian Authority dies after violent arrest

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — An outspoken critic of the Palestinian Authority who was a candidate in parliamentary elections called off earlier this year died after Palestinian security forces arrested him and beat him with batons on Thursday, his family said. They arrested Nizar and disappeared.” In a brief statement, the Hebron governorate said Nizar’s “health deteriorated” when Palestinian forces went to arrest …

Palestinian Authority arrests activist over online criticism
3 years, 6 months ago

Palestinian Authority arrests activist over online criticism

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — The Palestinian Authority arrested a prominent activist and held him overnight after he criticized its policies in a series of online posts and accused it of arresting another individual for political reasons. The PA, which has limited autonomy in parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank, has come under intense criticism in recent weeks after canceling the first elections …

Palestinians protest Israeli police inaction amid crime wave
3 years, 9 months ago

Palestinians protest Israeli police inaction amid crime wave

Al Jazeera  

Palestinian citizens of Israel blame Israeli police for high level of intra-communal violence within their community. However, according to the Umm al-Fahm protest movement, the role of the Israeli police has been deeply entrenched in fostering and encouraging organised and systemic crime in the Palestinian Arab community within Israel, for the purpose of “dividing our unity, tearing our social fabric, …

Palestinians protest Arab normalisation deals with Israel
4 years, 3 months ago

Palestinians protest Arab normalisation deals with Israel

Al Jazeera  

Palestinians say only Israeli withdrawal from occupied territories can bring Middle East peace after Bahrain, UAE deals. “And in the West Bank and Jerusalem, the Israeli bulldozers continue to demolish Palestinian homes and ethnically cleanse the Palestinians out of their villages and cities on a daily basis,” Essa told Al Jazeera. “Peace, security, and stability will not be achieved in …

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