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Israel announced it will sue the New York Times for libel over an opinion piece by Nicholas Kristof that detailed allegations of sexual violence against Palestinian detainees. The article cited international reports and victim accounts, sparking legal and political backlash from Israeli leaders.
An Iranian-American analyst says shared hatred of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is emerging as a common point of unity for many people in the region and worldwide. The analyst attributes this to Netanyahu's controversial policies over decades, including West Bank settlements and the 2023 Gaza conflict.
A US federal judge has temporarily blocked sanctions imposed by the Trump administration on UN expert Francesca Albanese, ruling the measures sought to control her speech. Albanese, the Special Rapporteur on Palestinian territories, was sanctioned after criticizing US policy on Gaza and calling for ICC prosecutions.
Matthew Collings, a 70-year-old British artist, defends his 'Drawings Against Genocide' exhibition after it was canceled in London following intervention by UK Lawyers for Israel, which claimed the works were anti-Semitic. Collings argues the art criticizes Israeli state actions and Zionism, not Jewish people, and has received support from Kent Police's finding of no grounds for prosecution.
After years of delay, Fatah’s 8th General Conference opened on May 14, described as a silent battle over loyalty and succession. The meeting took place as Gaza faced war and the West Bank faced annexation, amid criticism that the leadership fixed the outcome to sideline democratic debate. Key questions include who will succeed 90-year-old President Mahmoud Abbas and whether Fatah can regain public trust.
Eighteen-year-old Spanish talent Lamine Yamal drew widespread praise after waving a Palestinian flag from an open-top bus during Barcelona's La Liga title parade. Videos of the gesture went viral on social media Monday.
Four years after Israeli forces killed Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in the West Bank, no one has been held accountable. Human rights groups say the impunity has emboldened further attacks on journalists, with Israel now the deadliest country for the press. The United States opened an investigation but has not announced any charges, despite at least 14 U.S. citizens killed by Israeli forces since 2003.
As the conflict escalates, targeted killings of Palestinian leaders are reported to not weaken but rather strengthen the resistance movement's determination. Analysts argue these assassinations have the opposite effect, boosting the fighting spirit.
Despite facing attacks, arson, and kidnappings by Israeli settlers, the Masallam family refuses to leave their hilly land in Khirbet al-Marajim, where they have lived for generations. Their daily life is marked by losses, including destroyed olive trees and stolen harvests, yet they remain resilient. The family’s story highlights the broader Palestinian displacement crisis in the West Bank.
