Palestine

B’Tselem accuses Israeli policies in West Bank of targeting Palestinian existence ——————————————————- The Israeli human rights organization B’Tselem said Monday that Israeli actions in the occupied West Bank represent part of what it described as a wider effort to eliminate…

Gaza residents forced to rent generators as war damage disrupts basic daily life ———————————————- Residents in Gaza are increasingly relying on rented generators and paid services to meet basic household needs as widespread damage to homes and infrastructure has left…

Outrage After Reported Desecration of Quran Inside New York Church ———————————————— A reported incident in which a far-right activist allegedly tore and desecrated a copy of the Quran inside a church in New York has sparked widespread condemnation and renewed…

UN Warns Gaza’s Female-Headed Households Face “Impossible Choices” for Survival —————————————– UN Women has raised concerns over the worsening conditions faced by families headed by women in the Gaza Strip, saying tens of thousands of women are struggling daily to…

Britain, Canada and 11 European Countries Move to Restrict Trade Linked to Israeli Settlements —————————————– Britain has joined Canada and 11 European countries in announcing measures aimed at restricting trade connected to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, marking…

UN Rapporteur Warns Gaza Rubble Removal Could Destroy Evidence of Alleged Crimes ————————————————– In a statement issued on Monday, Albanese said that the recovery and identification of human remains, along with systematic documentation and preservation of possible evidence, should take…

Texas Education Standards Draw Criticism Over Content on Islam and Islamic History ——————————————– The Texas State Board of Education has approved new social studies standards for high schools that have drawn criticism from Muslim organizations and education experts, who argue…

Far-Right Activist Tears Quran Inside New York Church, Makes Anti-Muslim Remarks ————————————- A US far-right activist, Jake Lang, reportedly tore a copy of the Quran and made hostile remarks targeting Muslims during an event held inside a church in Harlem,…

Restrictions on Adhan at Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque Continue for 75 Days Amid Religious Freedom Concerns ————————————————— The Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron has reportedly been prevented from broadcasting the adhan (call to prayer) for the 75th consecutive day, according to Palestinian…

New Freedom Flotilla Mission Sets Sail for Gaza ———————————- The Freedom Flotilla Coalition has launched a new international maritime mission seeking to reach Gaza in October and challenge Israel’s blockade, despite the risks faced by activists on previous voyages. The…