2019
Palestinian Prisoners' Day 2019
This factsheet provides the latest facts and statistics on Palestinian prisoners, as well as information about what international law stipulates regarding both the rights of prisoners and the obligations of Israel, as an occupying power, towards them.
Dr. Ashrawi: The Israeli escalation in Jerusalem requires urgent international intervention
The PLO Executive Committee strongly condemns the recent Israeli escalation against Jerusalem, including the demolition of Palestinian homes, the repeated arrests of senior officials like the Governor of Jerusalem, Adnan Ghaith, as well as the provocative raids on Muslim and Christian holy sites by Israeli ministers.
Invitation to the 2019 Bethlehem District Diaspora Convention
Invitation to participate in the 2019 Bethlehem Convention
H.E. President Mahmoud Abbas's letter to Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern following the Christchurch terrorist attack
Letter to Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern from HE Mahmoud Abbas
Ambassador Abdulhadi's letter ahead of the UN Human Rights Council's vote on Palestine
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International Women's Day 2019
“If it's not appropriate for women, then it's not appropriate”.
Dr. Ashrawi: Israel’s Serial Violations of Human Rights Must be Thoroughly Investigated
On Wednesday 6 February, Faris Baroud died from health complications brought on by prolonged and deliberate medical negligence on the part of Israeli prison authorities. The 51-year-old Gaza resident had been incarcerated in Israeli prisons for 28 years, during which he endured long periods of solitary confinement and systematic medical...
Dr. Ashrawi: Israeli government and its allies are responsible for rise in settler terrorism
On Saturday afternoon, armed Israeli settlers killed Hamdi Naasan and wounded at least 30 others during their raid on al-Mughayir village, east of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. PLO Executive Committee Member Dr. Hanan Ashrawi issued the following statement on behalf of the PLO regarding this terror attack:
Dr. Saeb Erekat on Palestine’s Presidency of the G77
With this national accomplishment, Palestine has launched a critical historical phase in which it will exercise its new role within the international system. During its presidency, Palestine will work to support all member states towards promoting a just and effective international order.