After week-long protests, Israel removes barriers at Damascus Gate in occupied East Jerusalem
The Damascus Gate has been a popular gathering point for Palestinians during Ramadan. Thousands have been protesting the restrictions, facing violence and marches by ultra-right-wing groups who are often supported by the occupation forces
Palestinian politician Khalida Jarrar sentenced to 2 years in prison by Israeli military court
Jarrar will serve a prison term of eight months as she has already spent most of her two year sentence in detention since October 2019
Elections to be held in Palestine for the first time since 2006
The legislative elections encompassing all the occupied Palestinian territories, including West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem, are scheduled to take place on May 22 while the presidential elections are to be held on July 31
Israel releases Palestinian tax revenues after withholding them for over six months
Israel was withholding over USD 1 billion worth of tax revenues due to the Palestinian Authority after the latter decided in May to suspend security and civil ties with Israel in protest against the illegal annexation plans declared by the Netanyahu government
25 killed, 1,500 injured in three days of Israeli attacks on Gaza
Reports suggest that a ceasefire agreement has been reached between Hamas and Israel
- Death toll in Israeli attack on Gaza rises to 56 amidst rising concerns over ground offensive
- In Philippines, death of COVID-19-infected political detainee reveals plight of prisoners
- At least 26 Palestinians including 9 children killed in Israeli air strikes on Gaza
- Anti-imperialists protest US military maneuvers in Greece
- Algeria’s Hirak protesters condemn government decision to curb demonstrations
