Latest in Tag: Palestine Highlight
Latest in Tag: Palestine
Rafah border crossing opened for 2 days
Reports of possible Egyptian-Palestinian agreements on crossing
Misr Al-Qawia Party condemns Egyptian Popeâs visit to Jerusalem
The visit is the first since 1967
Egyptâs pope breaks 35-year Jerusalem visit ban for funeral
Church asserts visit separate from âpoliticsâ
Palestine: Having their say
Encouraging young Palestinians to ask critical questions and voice their opinions has rarely been a priority in the classroom. But new school media groups are now showing youths ways to express their views.
Obama and Netanyahu to meet in Washington to improve US-Israel ties
Obama and Netanyahu will meet in Washington on Monday for the first time in over a year
Abbas, Shoukry discuss humanitarian situation in Palestine
Abbas discussed with Shoukry the latest developments in Palestine prior to the Arab foreign ministersâ meeting
Al-Sisi to meet Mahmoud Abbas
Abbas discussed with Shoukry the latest developments in Palestine prior to the Arab foreign ministersâ meeting
Knesset imposes tougher punishment on Palestinian âstone-throwersâ
Israeli forces raided a radio station and confiscated equipment Tuesday, amid continued tension in the Occupied Territories
Israel commemorates Rabin assassination as hopes of Mideast peace continue to fade
Twenty years after Yitzhak Rabin was murdered, Israel is more divided than ever over the fading Mideast peace process. The young people who back then lit candles and sang songs for peace are now increasingly skeptical. “The time now is fifteen minutes past eleven. Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin is dead.” Not a single Israeli who …
Growing Egyptian support for Palestinian resistance movement
The current protest movement has the potential of turning into an intifada, says Palestinian historian
‘Every dark skin in Israel is now a target’
The recent escalation in violence between Israelis and Palestinians has conjured up an old demon from Israel’s past: racism and discrimination against Jews, by Jews.
Tens gather at Press Syndicate in support of Palestine
Hundreds have staged protests in European capitals in the past few days
Protesters gather at Press Syndicate in solidarity with Palestine
Other stands were organised in Cairo University and Alexandria University on Sunday
BDS Egypt to hold conference in solidarity with Palestinian resistance
Our aim is to push Egypt to take stronger stance against Israel and to redefine national security strategy, says BDS spokesperson
Palestinian issue will be Egypt’s priority in Security Council
Shoukry recognises Egypt’s role as UNSC non-permanent member, yet highlights the unequal role of veto power
1,814 Palestinians pass through Rafah as border opens for one day
The Palestinian Interior ministry in Gaza criticised Egyptâs decision to open the border towards Gaza for one day only, called for opening the two-way crossing
Israel deploys hundreds of soldiers to curb attacks
Hundreds of troops have been deployed in Israeli cities in an effort to quash the most recent wave of violence. The attacks have caused officials to set up checkpoints in Palestinian areas of east Jerusalem.
Rafah border to be opened Thursday for returning Palestinians
43 Palestinians arrived in Cairo Airport on Tuesday from various countries, to be transported to the Rafah border crossing
FIFA to rescue troubled Saudi King Salman
Palestine is a headache Saudi King Salman doesnât need as he confronts rare demands from members of his ruling family that he and his son be removed from power, growing unease about a seven-month old devastating military campaign in Yemen that has caused devastation and mounting civilian casualties, widespread criticism of the kingdomâs handling of …
Al-Sisi, French and Italian leaders discuss Middle East issues
Egyptian president also held talks with Panama counterpart on cooperation between canals authorities
Tunnel destruction will hasten reconciliation, in coordination with Abbas: Palestine expert
Tunnels intensify division, put more pressure on Palestinians due to rising prices, says Osama Shaath
Netanyahu praises Al-Sisiâs call for cooperation with Israel
Al-Sisi puts Palestinian-Israeli conflict at heart of the issue, but prospects for negotiations are dim
 Al-Sisi, Abbas meet to discuss Palestinian issue
Egyptian president also stresses Egyptâs border measures are not intended to harm Palestinians
Palestinian killed in West Bank amid tensions in occupied territories
21-year-old Diaa Al-Talahmeh allegedly died of Israeli gunshot
Al-Sisi warns against rising violations in Al-Aqsa
Current conditions indicate the Israeli governmentâs failure to carry out its responsibilities to protect holy sites under international law, says Al-Sisi
Egypt denounces Israelâs attack on Al-Aqsa worshippers
Palestinian worshippers remain worried about Israeli attempts to increase access to the holy site
UN General Assembly expected to pass Palestinian flag resolution
The resolution presented by the Palestinians, which is to be voted on later on Thursday would give them and other nations with non-member observer status at the United Nations the right to fly their flag in New York
Cruelty is not a human right
From 1 January to 18 August 2015, the Israeli police demolished 331 Palestinian structures in Area C (not including East Jerusalem) and 457 people, including 263 children, lost their precarious homes, according to data from the United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) and BâTselem, the Israeli human rights organisation
Between a sonata and a Nakba: Les FantĂŽmes de JĂ©rusalem
âLes FantĂŽmes de JĂ©rusalemâ is a beautiful story of loss and pain, art and colours, and a sonata in between every emotion
Hamas sees improved relations with Egypt: Meshaal
There is âexceptional interactionâ between Egypt and Palestine both currently and historically, says Hamas leader