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Palestine

Israel denounces UN recognition of Palestinian NGO
Article
/ 2 June 2015

Israel denounces UN recognition of Palestinian NGO

Israel says the UN’s decision to recognise the London-based Palestinian Return Centre is "outrageous", and says it has links to Hamas.

By Staff Reporter
Hamas here to stay, says head of Israeli’s southern command
Article
/ 14 May 2015

Hamas here to stay, says head of Israeli’s southern command

Despite his unusually pragmatic outlook, Turgeman predicted that periodic conflict with Hamas in Gaza appeared inevitable.

By Peter Beaumont
Group wants Israeli ambassador expelled in 10 days
Article
/ 28 April 2015

Group wants Israeli ambassador expelled in 10 days

Following Israel’s refusal to grant Blade Nzimande a visa to visit Palestine, a group says the act was an "insult to the SA government and people".

By Staff Reporter
Netanyahu backtracks on rejecting two states, but damage is already done
Article
/ 21 March 2015

Netanyahu backtracks on rejecting two states, but damage is already done

Binyamin Netanyahu’s contradictory statements on whether or not he supports a two-state solution are so at odds that they are hard to reconcile.

By Peter Beaumont
US jury orders Palestinian groups to pay bombing victims $218.5m
Article
/ 24 February 2015

US jury orders Palestinian groups to pay bombing victims $218.5m

A jury found two groups liable for six shootings and bombings between 2002 and 2004 in the Jerusalem area.

By Joseph Ax
The struggle for liberation and land needs you
Article
/ 12 February 2015

The struggle for liberation and land needs you

Palestinians must liberate themselves but, against a powerful enemy, they need any help they can get.

By Staff Reporter
Palestinians should qualify the nature of freedom they wish for
Article
/ 12 February 2015

Palestinians should qualify the nature of freedom they wish for

The South African transition from apartheid is not a model for Palestinians, given the ANC government’s current state.

By Staff Reporter
US blasts ICC war crimes probe of Israel as ‘tragic irony’
Article
/ 17 January 2015

US blasts ICC war crimes probe of Israel as ‘tragic irony’

The US has criticised the ICC’s preliminary probe into war crimes allegedly committed by Israel in Gaza as "counterproductive to the cause of peace".

By Thomas Watkins and Jan Hennop
Palestine joins the ICC
Article
/ 7 January 2015

Palestine joins the ICC

The United Nations has confirmed that Palestine will be a member of the International Criminal Court from April 1, heightening tensions with Israel.

By Louis Charbonneau
Security Council fails to adopt Palestinian resolution
Article
/ 31 December 2014

Security Council fails to adopt Palestinian resolution

A UN resolution for a Palestinian state and the end to the Israeli occupation fell short of being adopted by the Security Council.

By Carole Landry
Government’s investor a major shareholder in Woolworths
Article
/ 25 November 2014

Government’s investor a major shareholder in Woolworths

A source in the Public Investment Corporation, a shareholder in Woolworths, says the company invests money from the Government Employees Pension Fund.

By Thuletho Zwane
Jerusalem holds its breath after synagogue slaughter
Article
/ 20 November 2014

Jerusalem holds its breath after synagogue slaughter

The synagogue slaughter in Jerusalem this week has introduced a tense new dimension to the conflict in the region.

By Harriet Sherwood
Deadly Jerusalem synagogue attack sparks anger and praise
Article
/ 18 November 2014

Deadly Jerusalem synagogue attack sparks anger and praise

While Israel expressed shock at the attack, Hamas has praised it, calling for more following the suspicious death of a Palestinian bus driver.

By Hazel Ward
France to vote on recognising Palestinian state
Article
/ 12 November 2014

France to vote on recognising Palestinian state

France follows other countries, such as Sweden and Britain who held votes this year, on whether or not to recognise Palestine as a state.

By Staff Reporter
UN watchdog demands Israeli abuses be probed
Article
/ 30 October 2014

UN watchdog demands Israeli abuses be probed

The group urged Israel to respect the rights of Palestinians, and demanded the country probe violations committed during repeated assaults on Gaza.

By Staff Reporter
Israelis choke on reality of two states
Article
/ 23 October 2014

Israelis choke on reality of two states

The latest poll reflects what appears to be an ever-diminishing appetite for a two-state solution on both sides of politics.

By Peter Beaumont
Sweden first EU country to recognise state of Palestine
Article
/ 3 October 2014

Sweden first EU country to recognise state of Palestine

Sweden’s new centre-left government will recognise the state of Palestine, a move that will make it the first major European country to take the step.

By Reuters
Israeli surveillance unit members ‘won’t spy on Palestinians’
Article
/ 12 September 2014

Israeli surveillance unit members ‘won’t spy on Palestinians’

Reserve soldiers in Israel’s surveillance unit said they won’t spy on Palestinians under occupation, drawing attention to the ethics of the practice.

By Dan Williams
Gaza reconstruction cost placed at $7.8-billion
Article
/ 4 September 2014

Gaza reconstruction cost placed at $7.8-billion

The Palestinian Authority has assessed the cost of rebuilding Gaza after the seven-week war with Israel, including houses, schools and industry.

By Staff Reporter
No incentive for peace talks despite end to Gaza war
Article
/ 2 September 2014

No incentive for peace talks despite end to Gaza war

Despite the ceasefire taking effect, there seems to be little incentive for both Israel and Palestine to continue peace and statehood talks.

By Jeffrey Heller
Despite battlefield losses, Hamas is ‘simply not defeated’
Article
/ 1 September 2014

Despite battlefield losses, Hamas is ‘simply not defeated’

Hamas suffered heavy military losses during its 50-day conflict with Israel, but it has still emerged with enhanced political standing, say analysts.

By Staff Reporter
Israel plans to expropriate 400 hectares of West Bank
Article
/ 31 August 2014

Israel plans to expropriate 400 hectares of West Bank

Israel has announced plans to expropriate 400 hectares of Palestinian land in the Bethlehem area in the south of the occupied West Bank.

By Staff Reporter
Gaza’s refugees are being bombed – can’t seek asylum
Article
/ 27 August 2014

Gaza’s refugees are being bombed – can’t seek asylum

Civilians in a time of war have the right to seek and enjoy asylum in other countries, but those in Gaza are imprisoned, with no exit available.

By Shireen Mukadam
Ehrenreich stands by ‘eye for an eye’ Israel comment
Article
/ 14 August 2014

Ehrenreich stands by ‘eye for an eye’ Israel comment

While the Jewish community seeks an apology, Cosatu’s Tony Ehrenreich maintains that his Facebook post does not incite harm or violence against Jews.

By Staff Reporter
SA debating team in final after furore over keffiyehs
Article
/ 14 August 2014

SA debating team in final after furore over keffiyehs

The SA team faces England in the World Schools Debating Championships after taking flack for its show of support for the Palestinian people.

By Sapa and Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 14 August 2014

Gaza’s traumatised generation

Children older than six have now survived three wars; their sleep is filled with nightmares.

By Harriet Sherwood
Don’t wish the rainbow on Palestine
Article
/ 14 August 2014

Don’t wish the rainbow on Palestine

Consider the myth of South Africa’s happy transition when hoping for a peace pact in Gaza.

By Staff Reporter
March for Gaza one of the biggest Cape Town has seen
Article
/ 9 August 2014

March for Gaza one of the biggest Cape Town has seen

Cape Town was brought to a standstill as "more than 100 000" people supporting Palestine have marched to Parliament.

By Sapa
Israel, Gaza and the Jewish community
Article
/ 5 August 2014

Israel, Gaza and the Jewish community

The Jewish identity is being used to make it seem that the maintenance of Jewish culture is inconsistent with the demands of Palestinians as Muslims.

By Rafael Winkler
British PM condemns shelling of UN school in Gaza
Article
/ 4 August 2014

British PM condemns shelling of UN school in Gaza

Adding his voice to an outraged international community, David Cameron said the UN was "right" to condemn the shelling of a UN school in Gaza.

By Staff Reporter
SA rally in support of Israel draws thousands
Article
/ 3 August 2014

SA rally in support of Israel draws thousands

A rally in Johannesburg drew a crowd of well over 10 000 people from across the country in support of Israel’s actions in Gaza.

By Staff Reporter
Israel says meeting heavy resistance within Gaza
Article
/ 23 July 2014

Israel says meeting heavy resistance within Gaza

Israeli forces say they were met with heavy resistance from Hamas when they pounded multiple sites across the Gaza Strip.

By Nidal Al-Mughrabi and Crispian Balmer
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