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Who is Marwan Barghouti, often dubbed 'Palestine’s Mandela'?
The National News
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Marwan Barghouti is the most senior Palestinian leader in jail – and the most popular. He is often described in local press and by supporters as the Palestinian Nelson Mandela. On Friday, he appeared in a video for the first time in many years as...
Israel to allow Palestinians to leave Gaza
Daily Trust
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said Israel would let Palestinians leave the Gaza Strip, as the military prepares a broader offensive in the territory. Past calls to resettle Gazans outside of the war-battered territory, including...
Uzbekistan to establish special fund for Palestinians evacuated from Rafah
Daryo
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August 15, 2025
Uzbekistan to establish special fund for Palestinians evacuated from Rafah A presidential decree published on August 14 has established a special fund to provide support for Palestinians who were brought to Uzbekistan. Source: Saida Mirziyoyeva /...
Riot police deployed as Palestine solidarity protesters target Israeli cruise ship in Piraeus
Morning Star
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RIOT police deployed today to block off part of the port of Piraeus to stop Palestine solidarity protesters from reaching an Israeli cruise ship. Protests have been held at islands and mainland ports along the route of the Crown Iris, whose...
Catholic priest arrested during protest supporting pro-Palestine terror group
LifeSite
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August 14, 2025
(LifeSiteNews) — A Catholic priest in the U.K. has made headlines after asking the police to arrest him whilst he participated in a protest supporting the recently designated terrorist group “Palestine Action.” “I set out from my parish determined...
State Department Halts Medical Evacuations of Gazans to America Following National Security Concerns
The New York Sun
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August 17, 2025
The State Department has halted transports and is reviewing its visa approval process for medical evacuees from Gaza after MAGA influencer Laura Loomer released video footage showing dozens of apparently healthy Palestinians arriving at American...
Letters: August 17, 2025
Winnipeg Sun
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August 17, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Letters Jewish community opposing the pro-Palestine protest in Winnipeg on April 1, 2025. Photo by David. P Stein /Winnipeg Sun Article content Palestinian rally Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet,...
The West is moving to recognize Palestine: Does it matter?
Mada Masr
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August 14, 2025
“I can confirm the UK will recognise the state of Palestine by the United Nations General Assembly in September, unless the Israeli government takes substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza, agree to a ceasefire and commit to a...
Israel announces West Bank settlement that ‘finally buries’ Palestinian sovereignty
The Gazette - Colorado
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Israel is moving forward with plans to expand settlements in the West Bank, with a government minister championing the initiative as a "final nail in the coffin" for a sovereign Palestinian state. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced the...
Laura Loomer Congratulates Herself for ‘Personally’ Saving Americans from Hamas
The Daily Beast
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August 17, 2025
Trump ultra-loyalist and far-right activist Laura Loomer is popping the virtual champagne on social media as she claims credit for a snap State Department decision to freeze visitor visas for Palestinians from Gaza. “Today I saved so many American...
PA Says 10 More Nations Could Recognize Palestine by September
Media Line
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August 14, 2025
In a closed-door briefing in Ramallah, Palestinian Authority (PA) Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Varsen Aghabekian told reporters that at least 10 more countries could recognize Palestine at the United Nations General...
Smotrich says new settlement 'ends hope of Palestinian state'
The New Arab
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August 14, 2025
Smotrich holds a map of an area near the settlement of Maale Adumim, a land corridor known as E1 [Getty] Israel will proceed with plans to build thousands of illegal new housing units in the occupied West Bank, with extremist Finance Minister...
US stops visitor visas for Gazans
Gulf Today
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August 17, 2025
The US State Department on Saturday said it was halting all visitor visas for individuals from Gaza while it conducts "a full and thorough" review, a move that has been condemned by pro-Palestine groups. The department said "a small number" of...
Pro-Palestinian tourist ship protests irk Greek govt
Yahoo News
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A series of pro-Palestinian protests targeting an Israeli cruise ship around Greece have irritated a conservative government walking a diplomatic tightrope with Middle Eastern powers during the Gaza war. At the crack of dawn on Thursday at the...
Brooklyn Shooting and Zelensky Coming to DC
77 WABC Radio - New York
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August 17, 2025
(New York, NY) – President Donald Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky following a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. On the west coast, Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom is unveiling new maps for California in response...
Vance plays golf on Trump’s Turnberry course during holiday in Scotland
Northern Scot
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August 14, 2025
US Vice-President JD Vance has been playing golf at one of Donald Trump’s golf courses on the first morning of his holiday in Scotland. Mr Vance landed at Prestwick Airport in South Ayrshire on Wednesday evening before travelling to the luxury...
Muhammad Ibrahim: 16 y/o Palestinian American held in 'Israel' without trial
The Free Press
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This story should alarm every single American who values our constitutional rights, the basic element of democracy and defending your fellow American who is unfairly treated in a foreign country that claimed to be our closest ally. It is the sad...
Béja: Solidarity bottles from Algeria to Gaza wash ashore on Zouaraa Beach
Tunisie Numerique
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August 14, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, residents discovered plastic bottles washed ashore on Zouerra Beach in the Béja governorate, containing food aid such as chickpeas, rice, and lentils. According to civil society...
Vance plays at Trump golf course on first day of Scottish holiday
BBC
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ShareSave Vance arrived at Turnberry just weeks after President Trump also played there US Vice-President JD Vance has spent the first morning of his Scottish holiday playing golf at Donald Trump's Turnberry course. Vance flew to Scotland on Air...
Albanese’s Palestine decision achieves nothing but division
The Sydney Morning Herald
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August 14, 2025
Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size The announcement by Hamas founder Hassan Yousef that the organisation applauds Prime Minister...