World Court Declares Israeli Occupation Unlawful: Major Implications for Palestine and International Law

By George Swarei Ramallah, State of Palestine– In a landmark decision, the World Court has declared Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories unlawful, demanding its immediate and unconditional termination. This unprecedented ruling marks a significant victory for Palestine and sets a critical precedent in international law. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the State…

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 Thousands of Students Killed, Hundreds of Schools Destroyed in Gaza Amid Israeli Aggression

By George Swarei GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — The ongoing Israeli aggression has resulted in the deaths of 8,941 students and the destruction of 353 schools and universities in Gaza, local authorities reported on Tuesday. This escalation has severely disrupted the education system, depriving countless children and young adults of their right to learn. Since…

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Increased Settler Crimes in West Bank Seen as Cover for Gaza War Crimes

Spike in aggression in Westbank By George Swarei West Bank, July 8, 2024 — Recent days have seen an alarming increase in violence by Israeli settlers and occupation forces against Palestinians across the occupied West Bank, including Jerusalem. This spike in aggression underscores the urgent call to dismantle illegal settlements, end Israel’s occupation of Palestine,…

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Gaza Prisoners Held in Cages Inside Secret “Sidi Timan” Detention Center

By George Swarei In a startling revelation, a photo has emerged showing prisoners in Gaza held in cages inside the secret “Sidi Timan” detention center. The image, which has circulated widely on social media and sparked international outrage, depicts detainees living in inhumane and difficult conditions, raising serious concerns about human rights violations in the…

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Evacuation Orders a ‘Death Sentence’ When No Safe Place to Go in Gaza

Dr Tamer Almassri Palestinian Envoy to Harare By George Swarei Gaza Strip – In blatant defiance of international law and United Nations Security Council resolutions, two massacres were committed against Palestinian families in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours. At least 23 Palestinians were killed in bombings carried out by Israeli occupation aircraft…

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UN Report Raises Alarming Concerns Over Israeli Bombing Campaign in Gaza

By George Swarei GENEVA— The United Nations Human Rights Office has released a sobering report assessing the devastating impact of a series of Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) bombings in Gaza. The report scrutinizes six specific attacks that took place between October 9 and December 2, 2023, resulting in significant civilian casualties and widespread destruction. The…

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Israeli Prisons Denounced as Worse than Guantanamo and Abu Ghraib

By George Swarei The Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Zimbabwe , Dr. Tamer Almassri, has condemned the appalling human rights violations against Palestinian prisoners, women, and girls in Israeli detention centers and prisons. Describing the conditions as worse than Guantanamo Bay and Abu Ghraib, Dr. Almassri described the treatment of Palestinian detainees as…

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Palestinian Ambassador Laments Israeli Offensive Resulting in Deaths by Burning

Palestinian Envoy to Harare Dr Tamer Almassri By George Swarei In a solemn declaration, Palestinian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Dr. Tamer Almassri, condemns the burning alive of Palestinians in Rafah, Bureij Camp, and Jabalia, amidst the ongoing Israeli offensive in Gaza. The Ambassador’s statement comes on the 234th day of relentless Israeli aggression, which has seen…

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