Press Releases

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(MENAFN) Four Palestinians were injured during attacks by Israeli settlers targeting Palestinian residents and property in multiple areas of the occupied West Bank, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Israeli forces closed the Ibrahimi Mosque in the city of Hebron on Friday, preventing Muslim worshippers from accessing the site, according to Palestinian officials.

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(MENAFN) The European Union has announced sanctions targeting several Israeli settler-linked organizations and individuals over what it described as serious and systematic human rights violations against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank,...

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(MENAFN) The Israeli military has confirmed that its forces mistakenly opened fire on a civilian aircraft flying over the occupied West Bank after incorrectly identifying it as a drone, according to reports released on Friday.

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(MENAFN) Israeli strikes targeting civilians across the Gaza Strip killed at least one Palestinian and wounded five others, including a child, on Saturday — the fourth consecutive day of attacks coinciding with the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha,...

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(MENAFN) A Palestinian was killed and five others, including a child, were wounded on Saturday following a series of Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Palestinian officials warned Friday that conditions in the Gaza Strip are continuing to deteriorate as a result of Israel’s military operations, ongoing blockade, and restrictions on humanitarian assistance, describing the situation as a...

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(MENAFN) The Palestinian Authority on Saturday welcomed reports that Israel has been included on a United Nations list concerning sexual violence in conflict, describing the move as “realistic and objective.” In a statement, the Palestinian...

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(MENAFN) The Palestinian Authority has welcomed the inclusion of Israel on a United Nations list concerning sexual violence in conflict, describing the decision as “realistic and objective,” according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Israeli authorities have authorized a large-scale settlement expansion project in the occupied West Bank’s Jordan Valley, involving the construction of hundreds of new housing units on Palestinian land, according to a Palestinian...

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(MENAFN) Two Palestinians lost their lives and nine others were wounded in separate incidents across the Gaza Strip early Friday, according to medical and local sources, as ceasefire violations continued despite the truce that came into effect on...

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(MENAFN) The Israeli military announced Friday that a senior Hamas commander was killed during an operation carried out in Gaza earlier this week.

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(MENAFN) Germany expressed concern on Friday regarding reported Israeli plans to increase its control over additional areas of Gaza, warning that such a move could further complicate humanitarian relief efforts in the territory.

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(MENAFN) Testimonies from Israeli reserve soldiers who took part in military operations in the Gaza Strip have described controversial battlefield practices, including alleged orders to use lethal force against individuals approaching designated...

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(MENAFN) A Palestinian was killed and five others, including a child, were injured on Saturday in a series of Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip, according to medical and local sources, as attacks continued despite the ceasefire agreement...

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(MENAFN) At least one Palestinian was killed and several others injured in an Israeli strike on the Zeitoun neighborhood in southeastern Gaza City, according to medical sources cited in reports.

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(MENAFN) Hamas said Saturday it remains engaged with mediators over transitioning to the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, while laying blame squarely on Israel for obstructing progress.

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(MENAFN) Hamas said on Saturday that it remains in communication with mediators regarding the transition to the second phase of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, while accusing Israel of undermining efforts to move the process forward,...

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(MENAFN) Three Palestinians were killed and several others wounded on Thursday after an Israeli drone targeted a Palestinian security checkpoint in the Al-Mawasi area west of Khan Younis, according to medical sources.

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(MENAFN) Three South Korean activists detained during a humanitarian mission toward Gaza have alleged that they were subjected to physical violence and sexual abuse while in Israeli detention, according to reports and statements delivered after...