Palestine

Over 100 Former French and British Diplomats Urge Sanctions on Israel Over Palestine

A group of 102 former French and British diplomats has called on their governments to impose sanctions on Israel, including halting arms transfers and suspending trade agreements, warning that Israeli policies in the occupied Palestinian territories threaten the permanent viability of a Palestinian state. The open letter, published in Le Monde, urges urgent action to uphold international law and protect equal rights, citing settlement expansion and continued violence.

Aug 22, 2026

6-Year-Old British-Palestinian Girl Dies After Family Drowns Off English Coast

A 6-year-old British-Palestinian girl has died in hospital after her parents and sister drowned off the Sussex coast on Tuesday. Police are treating the incident as a tragic accident, with no third-party involvement suspected.

Aug 22, 2026

Palestinian Victims' Families Demand Justice 16 Years After Killing

On the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity for Victims of Terrorism, Palestinian families whose relatives were killed in the West Bank continue to demand justice, but face a system they say shields perpetrators. Their stories, from a fatal shooting to a burning death, highlight the deep impunity and lack of accountability imposed by Israel's military-legal framework.

Israel and Settlers Kill 2 Palestinians in West Bank

A Palestinian teenager in Hebron and a former colonel in Jenin were shot dead in two separate incidents involving Israeli settlers and soldiers, amid an escalating wave of forced displacement in the West Bank. The violence comes as international criticism mounts over Israeli settlement expansion and the treatment of Palestinians.

Israel opens tender for 1,234 homes in West Bank's E1 area, sparking international outcry

Israel has announced a tender for 1,234 homes in the occupied West Bank's E1 area, part of an illegal settlement expansion that critics say would split Palestinian territory and make a two-state solution impossible. The move has drawn widespread international condemnation, with several countries calling on Israel to withdraw the plan and warning companies against participating.

Europe, Canada condemn Israel's new West Bank settlement plan

Israel's plan to build a major new settlement in the occupied West Bank, known as E1, has drawn sharp condemnation from European nations, Canada, and others. Critics say the project would split the West Bank and undermine the prospects for a contiguous Palestinian state, while the UN and human rights groups highlight escalating displacement.

Sports

West Ham urges fans to stop chanting 'anti-Palestinian' song

West Ham United has called on supporters to stop singing a song with an 'anti-Palestinian' message ahead of the club's first home match of the Championship season. The club said it was aware of an 'offensive and divisive' chant heard at Burnley on Sunday.

Aug 20, 2026

Three Palestinians die swimming off English coast

Three members of a British-based Palestinian family died after entering the sea off the Sussex coast, with a young girl in critical condition. The father was identified as a Palestinian refugee from Lebanon, and authorities are investigating the incident.

Aug 19, 2026

Palestine condemns Israel's advancement of illegal E1 settlement plan

The Palestinian Authority has condemned Israel's decision to issue tenders for over 1,200 new housing units in the West Bank under the E1 settlement project, warning it violates international law and threatens the two-state solution. The plan, which would link settlements around East Jerusalem with the Maale Adumim bloc, is seen as a move to cut off East Jerusalem from the West Bank and divide the territory.

Aug 19, 2026

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Israeli Settlers Set Up New Illegal Outpost Near Ramallah in the West Bank

Israeli settlers pitched tents to establish new illegal outposts near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, while separate groups continued a week-long siege on Qusra village. UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese warned that Israel is using settlers to advance ethnic cleansing.

Aug 17, 2026

Israel Cannot Escape Responsibility for Settler Violence in West Bank

Israeli analysts, activists and lawmakers say the government cannot distance itself from settler violence in the West Bank, which aims to displace Palestinians and annex land. Despite rare official condemnations, they argue the state provides, protects and arms settlers, sharing the same goal of expulsion and land seizure. Violence has escalated ahead of Israel's October elections, with settlers and far-right figures pushing for maximum gains while they can.

OIC Condemns Israel's Escalating Crimes in the West Bank

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation has condemned Israel's escalating crimes in the West Bank, including attacks on civilians and settlement expansion, and called for urgent international intervention.

Israel blocks activists from reaching Palestinian families besieged in Qusra

Israeli forces on Friday blocked Israeli and international activists from reaching Palestinian families besieged by settlers for nearly a week in Qusra, south of Nablus in the West Bank, amid escalating settler violence and concerns over settlement expansion. The families, including two children, are trapped without water or electricity, while residents refuse to evacuate for fear of losing their homes.

UN and Palestine condemn Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian homes in West Bank

The UN Human Rights Office and the Palestinian Foreign Ministry condemned on Thursday the ongoing siege by Israeli settlers of Palestinian families in Qusra, West Bank, calling it 'criminal' and 'inhumane.' The families, 15 people including two children, have been trapped without water or electricity since Sunday, and the UN warned of forced displacement.

Palestinian Factions Welcome Iran's Call to End Regional Wars

Palestinian factions, including Hamas and Islamic Jihad, have praised Iran's call for an end to regional wars, seeing it as a constructive step toward reducing tensions and securing peace. The appeal urges Muslim and Arab states to unite in protecting Palestinians and finding a political path forward amid the ongoing conflict.

Iran Rejects Efforts to Sideline Palestine Issue

Iran has firmly rejected all attempts to push the Palestinian issue off regional and international agendas, reaffirming its strong support for the rights of the Palestinian people. The statement comes amid stalled Middle East peace talks and moves by some Arab states to normalize ties with Israel.

US Ambassador Calls Israeli Settlers' Siege of Palestinian Homes 'Terrorism'

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemned Israeli settlers' siege of Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Qusra as "terrorism," calling the actions "disgusting." The siege has trapped three families, cutting off water and electricity, with the entire village blocked by Israeli forces.

Israeli Settlers Lay Siege to Palestinian Families in West Bank

Israeli settlers surrounded three Palestinian families in their homes in the West Bank village of Qusra, cutting off water, electricity, and supplies in what residents describe as an attempt to seize their land. The Israeli military acknowledged the incident, calling settler actions 'illegal' and 'unacceptable,' while deploying an additional battalion to the area.

Iran Urges International Law Enforcement to Detain Israeli Criminals

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei called for international law to be applied to arrest and prosecute criminals from the Israeli regime, emphasizing the need for accountability amid ongoing regional tensions. He urged the International Criminal Court to investigate and prosecute violations, warning that inaction would set a bad precedent.

Aug 12, 2026

Israeli Authorities Accused of Aiding Settlers in Demolishing Homes Near Jericho

Israeli settlers, with military escort, demolished Palestinian homes in Ein al-Duyuk near Jericho starting July 19, under the guise of "garbage removal." Court documents show authorities approved the actions, leading to dozens of families being displaced. Residents and lawyers accuse the military of circumventing court orders protecting the homes.

Aug 12, 2026

Israel steps up West Bank raids and demolitions; UN warns territory at 'boiling point'

Israeli forces detained at least 23 Palestinians and demolished homes across the West Bank on Tuesday, while the UN warned the territory is at a 'boiling point.' Settler attacks and demolitions have displaced thousands and fueled concerns of de facto annexation.

Aug 12, 2026

Germans Protest Against Israeli Regime's Crimes

Thousands of Germans rallied in Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich on June 14 to protest Israel's military operations in Gaza, carrying Palestinian flags and banners demanding an end to war crimes. Organizers called on the German government to halt support for Israel and advocate for an immediate ceasefire.

Aug 9, 2026

Israel Tenders 627 New Settlement Homes in Occupied West Bank

Israel's land authority has published tenders for 627 new housing units in the Kochav Yaakov settlement in the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian watchdog CRRC. The project, on land approved in April, is set for construction after a tender deadline of November 30. CRRC says the expansion is meant to deepen the separation between Jerusalem and Palestinian areas.

Aug 9, 2026