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Former senior EU officials: 'Oslo process has nothing more to offer'
An unprecedented letter by former European leaders and peace process veterans recognizes Western support for the occupation and calls for immediate steps that will bring an end to it. 13 European states support labeling products from Israeli settlements.
Cabinet Condemns Continued Israeli Violations, Calls for Urgent International Intervention to Save the Lives of Prisoners on Hunger Strike
Prime Minister Salam Fayyad briefed the Cabinet during its regular meeting this Tuesday in Ramallah on the letter of resignation, which he submitted to his Excellency President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday 13 April 2013. The Prime Minister expressed his gratitude to the President for his confidence and appreciation of the government and its contributions in service of the national cause. In this regard, the Cabinet affirmed its commitment to continue shouldering its responsibilities during the caretaker period, which the President commissioned the government to assume.
Dr. Ashrawi's letter to UN Commissioner for Human Rights, Navanethem Pillay
Sent on April 7, this letter discusses the tragic death of the Palestinian prisoner Maysara Abu Hamdiyeh and Israel's deliberate negligence of the medical conditions of Palestinian prisoners . It also stresses that Israel and other members of the international community must comply with the Geneva Conventions and establish anindependent international fact-finding mission to investigate the circumstances surrounding Abu Hamdiyeh's death and the other Palestinian political prisoners who have died in Israeli prisons
Israeli forces continue to attack Palestinian civilians causing death and injury to them
In a letter sent by the Palestinian Ambassador to UN Dr. Riyad Mansour to UN General Secretary Ban Ki-moon, the Ambassador attracted the attention of the General Secretary and SC members of the Israeli continuous killing of Palestinian protesters against Israeli occupation and its brutal and illegal practices.
Cabinet condemns policy of medical negligence against prisoners and holds Israel responsible for the lives of prisoners, Affirms commitment to implement the minimum wage
During its weekly meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Salam Fayyad, the Cabinet confirmed that the continued intransigence of the Israeli government, especially with regard to the harassment of prisoners, the policy of medical negligence, and the targeting of civilians reflect a determination to increase tension and materialize a reality of oppression and contempt towards international law. The Cabinet affirmed that the lack of effective intervention by the international community to put an end to these violations constitutes encouragement for Israel, even if indirectly, and further entrenches the culture of impunity and contempt for international law.
Fayyad expresses deep sorrow for death of martyr Maysara Abu Hamdiya, condemns continued policy of medical negligence against Palestinian prisoners
Prime Minister Salam Fayyad expresses his deep sorrow and sincere condolences to the
nation
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prisoner
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for the death of prisoner Maisara Abu Hamdiya, who died this Tuesday morning
in Israeli custody. The Prime Minister also extends his condolences to the family of the prisoner and to our freedom defenders in prison as well as all our people in the country and the Diaspora. The Prime Minister expresses his conviction that the distinguished role that the martyr prisoner had in the national struggle for freedom and his contributions to the just cause of our people will remain alive in our national memory and continued struggle for freedom.
On Land Day, Fayad Reiterates: Freedom is Coming, the Occupation Regime Shall Fall The Prime Minister Plants Olive Trees in Bab Al-Shams Village
Prime Minister Salam Fayad emphasized our people's determination to achieve freedom and independence, and our national right to development and prosperity on our land. The Prime Minister made that statement as he planted olive trees in Bab Al-Shams village this Saturday to mark the thirty-seventh anniversary of Land Day. He added, "We are here in Bab Al-Shams village to plant olive trees in commemoration of Land Day and to reiterate that our people's presence in Bab Al-Shams and every corner of our land will remain deeply rooted, just like olive trees are rooted in our land".
Bearing the Cross of Colonization: The Via Dolorosa Today_ Easter 2013
Jerusalem is the center of Palestinian identity and the source of its cultural, historical, and spiritual heritage. It is also the natural socio-economic and political center of Palestine due to its commercial vitality, historical significance, and geographic centrality in connecting the northern and southern parts of Palestine.
Cabinet welcomes adoption of five resolutions by Human Rights Council on Palestinian rights and the illegality of settlements, calls for immediate implementation
During its weekly meeting, chaired by the Prime Minister, Dr. Salam Fayyad, the Cabinet was briefed by the Prime Minister on the ongoing discussions and consultations about the draft budget bill, including the latest meeting held by the Coalition of Accountability and Integrity (AMAN) on Monday, which was attended by civil society representatives and experts. The Cabinet affirmed it shall conclude its discussion on the draft budget bill upon completion of consultations.
Dr. Ashrawi on the adoption by the UNHRC of four resolutions regarding the situation in the Occupied State of Palestine
On 19 March 2013, the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), in its 22nd session, voted nearly unanimously to adopt four texts regarding the situation in the Occupied State of Palestine, including East Jerusalem.