Palestine slams US over Israel’s West Bank settlement
Ramallah, Dec 2 (IANS) Palestine has slammed US for supporting Israel’s decision to build a new settlement in the southern West Bank city of Hebron. …
Palestine’s Abbas is Fatah’s sole candidate for prez polls
Ramallah, Nov 10 (IANS) Incumbent Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is the Fatah party’s “sole candidate” for the upcoming presidential elections, it announced in an official …
Pak-British author stripped of award for pro-Palestine views
London, Sep 19 (IANS) A German organisation has withdrawn its decision to confer its award to Pakistani-origin British author Kamila Shamsie, citing her anti-Israel stance …
US peace efforts are fake, says Palestine
Ramallah, Sep 2 (IANS) The Palestinian Foreign Ministry on Monday said continued Israeli settlement activities in the West Bank and East Jerusalem reveal that US …
Harvard freshman from Palestine denied US entry
Washington, Aug 28 (IANS) A Palestinian teenager admitted to Harvard University says he has been denied entry to the US after immigration officials objected to …
Palestine slams US for removing it from countries’ list
Ramallah, Aug 26 (IANS) Palestinian officials have slammed the US for deleting the name of Palestine from its list of countries and states. Nabil Abu …
India trying to make Kashmir another Palestine: Pak Minister
Islamabad, Aug 6 (IANS) Pakistan’s Information Minister Fawad Hussain Chaudhry has said that India was trying “to turn Kashmir into another Palestine” and that Islamabad …
US pressurising Arab states to stop aid to Palestine: Minister
Ramallah, Feb 11 (IANS) Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki on Monday said that the US was exerting pressure on Arab states to stop financial aid …
Australia top Palestine 3-0 at 2019 Asian Cup
Dubai, Jan 11 (IANS) Australia bounced back to earn a 3-0 win over Palestine in the 2019 Asian Cup on Friday to keep their title …
Palestine to ban Israeli agricultural products
Ramallah, Dec 27 (IANS) The Palestinian government said on Thursday that it will ban access of Israeli vegetables, fruits and poultry into its market in …
Iran held to 1-1 draw by Palestine
Tehran, Dec 25 (IANS) Iran’s national football team conceded a last-minute equalizer as the team drew 1-1 with Palestine in a friendly match. Iran striker …
Iran to play Palestine, Qatar in Asian Cup warm-up games
Tehran, Dec 21 (IANS) Iran’s national football team will play two friendly matches against Palestine and Qatar in Doha before heading to the United Arab …
Nikki Haley gets slammed for hostility towards Palestine
United Nations, Dec 19 (IANS) Outgoing US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley has come under heavy criticism from Permanent Observer of Palestine to the …
Israel detains US student for supporting Palestine
Washington, Oct 11 (IANS) Israel has detained a US graduate student for more than a week, accusing her of supporting the Palestinian-led boycott movement. Lara …
Palestine complains to ICJ over US’ Jerusalem move
Ramallah, Sep 29 (IANS) Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad Malki said on Saturday that his country has filed a legal complaint at the International Court of …
Abbas: Palestine committed to peace, negotiations with Israel
Jerusalem, Sep 14 (IANS) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday said that the state he represents remains committed to peace and a negotiated settlement with …
Chennaiyin FC sign Palestine forward Carlos Antonio Salom
Chennai, Aug 31 (IANS) Indian Super League (ISL) title holders Chennaiyin FC on Friday announced the signing of Argentine-born Palestine forward Carlos Antonio Salom Zulema …
Palestine seeks sanctions against Israel over new settlements
Jerusalem, Aug 23 (IANS) The Secretary-General of the Palestine Liberation Organization, Saeb Erekat, on Thursday urged the international community to impose sanctions against Israel for …
Palestine, Hamas slam Trump over Jerusalem remarks
Ramallah/Gaza, Aug 22 (IANS) Palestine and the Islamic Hamas movement on Wednesday slammed US President Donald Trump for suggesting removal of the Jerusalem issue from …
Abbas to meet Jordan king over Palestine issue
Ramallah, Aug 7 (IANS) The Palestinian authorities has said President Mahmoud Abbas will hold a summit meeting with Jordanian King Abdullah II in Amman next …
US Mideast peace plan will not pass: Palestine president
Ramallah, July 9 (IANS) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has said in a meeting of his Fatah Party’s Central committee that US President Donald Trump’s Mideast …
UN agency for Palestine refugees seeks $250 mn
United Nations, June 26 (IANS) The UN agency for Palestine refugees has sought nearly $250 million to meet its funding shortfall for the year, the …
US Mideast plans doomed to fail: Palestine
Ramallah, June 23 (IANS) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeinah said on Saturday that the US Middle East plans that ignore their rights …
Palestine rejects any future US peace plan excluding Jerusalem, refugees
Ramallah, June 13 (IANS) The Palestinian Authority announced on Wednesday that it rejects any future peace plan presented by the US that excludes the questions …
US totally isolated defending Israel on Palestine UNSC resolutions
United Nations, June 2 (IANS) The US was completely isolated defending Israel during the voting on two resolutions on Palestine, one proposed by Kuwait and …
UNSC fails to adopt US-drafted resolution on Palestine
United Nations, June 2 (IANS) The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has failed to adopt a US-drafted resolution on the protection of Palestinian civilians. The …
Morocco sends humanitarian aid to Palestine
Rabat, June 1 (IANS) With scores killed during protests in Palestine following the shifting of the US Embassy to Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem …
Palestine urges ICC to open probe into ‘Israel crimes’
The Hague, May 22 (IANS) The Palestinian National Authority (PNA) on Tuesday petitioned the International Criminal Court (ICC) to open an investigation into Israel’s settlement …
Palestine urges Hague to open criminal case against Israel
The Hague, May 22 (IANS) The Palestinian National Authority (PNA) on Tuesday petitioned the International Criminal Court (ICC) to open an investigation into Israel’s settlement …
India expresses concern over situation in Israel, Palestine
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) India on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the situation in West Asia after over 50 Palestinians were killed in violence …
170 injured in fresh clashes in Palestine
Gaza, May 5 (IANS) Almost 170 Palestinian protesters were injured on Friday in clashes with Israeli soldiers near the border between eastern Gaza Strip and …
Thousands run for freedom of movement in Palestine marathon
Bethlehem, March 23 (IANS) Thousands of Palestinian and international runners on Friday took part in the sixth edition of the Palestine marathon in Bethlehem, aiming …
India, Jordan renew support for Palestine, sign 12 agreements (Roundup)
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) India and Jordan on Thursday renewed their support to the Palestinian cause as the two sides signed 12 agreements, including …
UN: Palestine calls for peace; US firm on Jerusalem move
United Nations, Feb 21 (IANS) Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas has presented a three-point peace plan centred on convening an international peace conference by mid-year to …
Palestine President offers peace plan, seeks international conference to foster negotiations
United Nations, Feb 20 (IANS) Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday presented a three-point peace plan centered on convening an international peace conference by mid-year …
India, Palestine sign six agreements
Ramallah, Feb 10 (IANS) In keeping with India’s role as a major development aid partner for Palestine, the two sides on Saturday signed six memorandums …
Modi conferred Grand Collar of State of Palestine
Ramallah, Feb 10 (IANS) In recognition of his contribution to ties with Palestine, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred The Grand Collar of the …
Modi arrives in Palestine
Ramallah, Feb 10 (IANS) Narendra Modi arrived here on Saturday to become the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Palestine. Modi was received by his …
Modi on Palestine, West Asia tour to balance growing ties with Israel
Amman, Feb 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in Jordan on the first leg of his four-nation regional trip that will also …
Modi leaves for Palestine, West Asia tour
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday left on a first-ever Indian prime ministerial visit to Palestine, a four-day trip will …
Modi’s visit to Palestine, UAE, Oman of strategic importance
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Palestine, the UAE and Oman will be of strategic importance in terms of …