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Abbas’ militias kidnap Hamas leader

Militias loyal to Mahmoud Abbas hauls in Hamas leaders and numerous students from different districts.

IOF troops round up West Bankers

Israeli occupation forces (IOF) rounded up 11 Palestinians in the districts of Nablus, Ramallah and Jenin on the pretext they were wanted for interrogation, local sources reported.

Bil’in: 1,000 demonstrators dismantled the wall

During the demonstration two demonstrators were lightly hurt. One was struck with a tear-gas projectile in the leg and another was shot in the stomach by a rubber-coated bullet.

Hamas leader calls for Arab MPs to support reconciliation

Hamas demonstrates goodwill and fair intentions for Palestinian unity.

Palestine: 18 month sentence to Al-quds reporter

The military court in Nablus city has sentenced Palestinian reporter Tareq Abu Zaid to 18-month imprisonment for working as correspondent for the Al-Aqsa satellite TV channel.

Human rights coverage spreads, despite government pushback

The media in the Middle East loved the Intifada. Every detail of Israel’s violations of human rights in the late 1980s in the West Bank and Gaza appeared in the

Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian in cold blood in Al-Khalil.

The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) killed in cold blood on Friday evening a Palestinian citizen from Al-Khalil city, south of the West Bank, alleging that he tried to stab one

Losing Patience

Even those who dislike Hamas have a sneaking admiration for their courage and determination against impossible odds. How many of their critics could have emerged from what they have been

IOF disguised soldiers break foot of Palestinian teen

Israeli occupation forces (IOF) wearing plain clothes beat up a 17-year-old Palestinian teen a few days ago and broke his foot, the Palestinian prisoners' society said on Thursday.

Human rights group: IOA escalating detention of Palestinian women

A Palestinian human rights group has charged the Israeli occupation authority (IOA) with escalating the targeting of Palestinian women in a bid to spread fear among the Palestinian people and