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Dr. Ashrawi on Israeli Plans to Legalize Illegal Settler ‘Outposts’
In response to Israel’s most recent unilateral violations of international law, including plans to legalize settler ‘outposts,’ and the increase in settler violence against the Palestinian people and their resources, PLO Executive Committee member, Dr. Hanan Ashrawi said:
“Such an announcement to legalize four settler outposts in the territory of the State of Palestine (that were supposed to be demolished in2003) shows the truth of an ongoing Israeli policy to create facts on the ground. It preempts the Secretary of State John Kerry's visit to the region next week, and makes a mockery at any attempt to launch viable negotiations. These actions send a clear message to both the Obama administration and to the Palestinian people that Israel is committed more to land theft than to peacemaking.”
Statement by Heads of Chruches in Jerusalem on the rights to worship in their churches and Holy Sites
The statement declares, “We, the Heads of Churches in Jerusalem, watched with sorrowful hearts the horrific scenes of the brutal treatment of our clergy, people, and pilgrims in the Old City of Jerusalem during Holy Saturday last week. A day of joy and celebration was turned to great sorrow and pain for some of our faithful because they were ill-treated by some Israeli policemen who were present around the gates of the Old City and passages that lead to the Holy Sepulchre.”
On the 65th Anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba_PCBS
The Nakba in Palestine describes a process of ethnic cleansing in which an unarmed nation has been destroyed and its population displaced to be replaced systematically by another nation. Unlike a natural catastrophe, the Palestinian Nakba was the result of a man-made military plan with the agreement of other states, leading to a major tragedy for the Palestinian people. The subsequent occupation of the remaining land of Palestine in 1967 resulted in additional tragedy.
Fayyad considers the detention of the Mufti of Jerusalem a grave escalation, calls for his immediate release
Prime Minister Salam Fayyad calls for the immediate release of Sheikh Mohamad Hussein, Mufti of Jerusalem and all of Palestine, who was detained by Israeli occupation forces this Wednesday morning. Fayyad considers the occupation's detention of the Mufti, Mohamad Hussein, a grave escalation in Israel's relentless violations of international law and a belligerent assault, especially in light of the Mufti's position as well as the high standing and symbolism of his office.
Palestine now recognised by greater power than US or Israel – Google
Internet giant follows UN in recognising statehood, changing home page tagline from 'Palestinian territories' to 'Palestine'.
When the UN recognized Palestine as an observer state last November, Israel retaliated by announcing new settlements. Now an organization of arguably greater authority has recognized Palestine: Google.
Mohammed Assaf's star soars as the voice of Gaza in Arab Idol_Hugh Naylor_May 3, 2013
KHAN YOUNIS, GAZA STRIP // Belting out powerful vocals on love and patriotism in front of millions of Arab television viewers, Mohammed Assaf has soared to stardom as the voice of Palestinians.
EU Countries to Label Products From Israeli Settlements _ By: Akiva Eldar for Al-Monitor Israel Pulse Posted on April 19
As the United States attempts to renew the diplomatic process between Israel and the Palestinians, the European Union is adopting tougher measures toward Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Al-Monitor has learned that 13 member states, including Britain, France, Spain and the Netherlands, have decided to label the products imported from the settlements.
“Hiding Behind its Pseudo Democracy” Israel Captures More than 40% from Palestinian Lands Using Twisted Methods_ARIJ_April 20,2013
Unfortunately, many countries see Israel as “the Democratic State of Israel”, neglecting the axiom that it’s the only occupying state in the recent history that repudiates the international legitimacy and international law rules.
In this report, ARIJ will highlight the case of the Israeli seizure of the Palestinian lands under several pretexts and dispelling the Israeli delusive arguments concerning these confiscations:
Palestinian Prisoners Subjected to War Crime of Deportation
As Palestinians mark an emotional Prisoner's Day, the Israeli authorities are currently coercing Samer al-'Issawi to accept a deal that would see him deported to a United Nations (UN) Member State in exchange for ending his hunger strike. Samer has repeatedly refused to accept any such deal, which constitutes a grave breach of the Fourth Geneva Convention and therefore qualifies as one of the most serious war crimes.
New Report: Physicians for Human Rights-Israel Exposes Laundry List of Medical Ethics Violations Committed by the Israeli Prison Service (IPS) That Endangered the Lives of Hunger Striking Prisoners and Detainees | April 2013
Ahead of Palestinian Prisoners’ Day (April 17th) - and in light of the prolonged
hunger strike currently waged by Palestinian Prisoner Samer ‘Issawi, as well as
recent reports detailing the deaths of several Palestinian security prisoners -
PHR-Israel releases an extensive report exposing a long list of medical ethics and human rights violations carried out by the Israeli Prisoners' Services (IPS), specifically by prison medical practitioners, that endangered the lives of prisoners and detainees on hunger strike. According to PHR-Israel, the violations are a direct result of situating prison medical services under the auspices of the IPS, which operate largely out of security considerations.