Commission of Inquiry finds that the Israeli occupation is unlawful under international law (UN Human Rights Office) 20 October 2022 New York (20 October 2022) — There are reasonable grounds to conclude that the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory is now unlawful under international law due to its permanence and the Israeli Government’s de-facto annexation policies, […]
Read MoreRecognising Palestine is the first step to peace in the Middle-East
Dr Tony Klug responds to an editorial on Liz Truss saying that she was considering moving the British embassy to Jerusalem
Read MoreAbbas at UN: Israel Is Not a Partner for Peace, It’s Working to Destroy Two-state Solution
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UN General Assembly on Friday, saying that the possibility of reaching a just solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is regressing due to Israel’s actions. He requested that the international community hold Israel accountable for its actions.
Read MoreIsrael’s Prime Minister endorses Palestinian state in UN speech
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid told the United Nations on Thursday that he supports creation of a Palestinian state alongside his country, but aides said he has no plans to launch peace talks soon.
Read MoreIsraeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid calls for two-state solution, Palestinians say United Nations speech ‘means nothing’
Mr Lapid’s call for the establishment of a Palestinian state alongside Israel came during an address to the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday and echoed US President Joe Biden’s recent support for the long-dormant proposal.
Read MoreAnalysis | From Violence to Collapse: Palestinian Authority Faces Critical Weeks
Israel is without a doubt the stronger side when comparing its forces with those of the Palestinians. But the events in the coming weeks in the territories, which appear increasingly critical in the light of the November 1 Knesset election, will be largely influenced by what happens among the Palestinians themselves.
Read MoreThe EU is not an honest broker between Israel and Palestine
n late June this year, the European Union announced that it would resume funding for two Palestinian NGOs — Al-Haq and the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights. It had suspended financial support in May 2021 after Israeli authorities supplied the European Commission with a dossier that claimed that six Palestinian NGOs, including Al-Haq, were funnelling EU funds to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, which Israel describes as a “terrorist organisation”.
Read More‘NYT’ and UN Security Council platform apartheid charge against Israel
‘NYT’ and UN Security Council platform apartheid charge against Israel
Influential Jewish organizations who denounce as antisemitic the reports
accusing Israel of apartheid are a "threat to freedom," Peter Beinart writes in
the New York Times.
Egypt, UN push for Gaza Strip ceasefire
The UN and Egypt are pressing Israel and militants in Gaza to agree on an immediate ceasefire as both sides exchanged fire for a second consecutive day, raising fears of a wider conflict that would deepen civilian woes in the blockaded Palestinian enclave.
Read MoreCampaign: As UN meets, urge investigation of Israeli apartheid
from bdsmovement.net email: Representatives of governments from around the world are meeting this week at the United Nations headquarters in New York for the UN’s 75th General Assembly (UNGA). Palestinians and supporters of their rights need your help to ensure that the UNGA responds to the Palestinian demand for freedom, justice and equality. Today, more […]
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