occupied Palestine Archives

Israel uses every trick to blame everyone else but themselves

January 30, 2018January 30, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Israel uses every trick to blame everyone else but themselves According to Israeli government propaganda, Israeli settlers and soldiers are not killing Palestinians. Palestinians are instead throwing themselves at Israeli settler and soldier bullets, causing their own death. And Israel has a right to demand redress for those actions By Ray Hanania On June 14,…

Arab News, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, Terrorism

Taybeh Vinfest in Palestine

February 22, 2017February 22, 2017 Maria Khoury No Comments

Taybeh Vinfest in Palestine By Maria C. Khoury, Ed. D. Jazz Trio will be the highlight of the Taybeh Vinfest 2017 on Friday night starting at 5 pm, February 24th at the Taybeh Winery in one of the most ancient locations in Palestine where good things continue to happen under harsh conditions with Mohammed Qutati on keyboard; Stelios from…

Activism, Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Food, Maria Khoury, Middle East, Palestine & Jordan

Cairo Institute condemns crackdown on Palestinian activists

August 23, 2016September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) stands in full solidarity with its long standing partners and leading human rights organizations and groups working on Palestinians rights, who are currently facing rising attacks, harassment, intimidation and smear campaigns aimed at undermining their human rights work and silencing their voices. The Cairo Institute for Human…

Arab World, Editors Picks, Israel, News, Palestine & Jordan

United Nations funds 15 peacekeeping missions

June 19, 2016September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Approving the appropriation of $7.86 billion for 15 peacekeeping operations for the 2016/2017 fiscal period, the General Assembly today adopted 25 resolutions and one decision contained in reports from its Fifth Committee (Administrative and Budgetary). (See Press Release GA/AB/4201.) One of the texts addressed cross-cutting issues related to the financing of United Nations peacekeeping operations,…

Arab World, Israel, News, Palestine & Jordan

Palestinian killed by Israeli assault in Gaza

November 6, 2015April 29, 2017 Mohammed Asad No Comments

By Mohammed Asad A Palestinian civilian was killed Friday during an Israeli terrorist assault against Palestinian civilian targets in Khan Younes. Another 40 Palestinian civilians were injured, including 19 live ammunition. Witnesses said the Israelis attacked a peaceful protest against the occupation and the continued Israeli killings.

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Israel, Mohammed Asad, News, Palestine & Jordan, Photographs

Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas in Gaza Strip

January 7, 2015April 13, 2019 Mohammed Asad 3 Comments

By Mohammed Asad Orthodox Christians from around the world celebrated Christmas today, Jan. 7, 2015. The Orthodox Christmas is celebrated on the basis of the old Julian Calendar and often comes within a week or two of the traditional Christmas on Dec. 25 of each year. Orthodox Christians are mainly from Middle East and Mediterranean countries…

Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Mohammed Asad, News, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, religion, Spotlight