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BETHLEHEM, January 8, 2017 (WAFA) – Israeli authorities on Sunday ordered a halt on the construction of about 11 Palestinian-owned homes in Wadi Abul-Hummus area, east of Bethlehem, according to local sources. Hassan Burajiya, of the Anti-Settlement Committee in Bethlehem, … Continued

RAMALLAH, January 4, 2017 (WAFA) – the Ministry of Foreign Affairs described on Wednesday an Israeli court’s conviction of an Israeli soldier who killed Abdul-Fattah al-Sharif on March 24 as a mock trial. In a press release, the ministry said … Continued

TEL AVIV, January 4, 2017 (WAFA) – A military court in Tel Aviv Wednesday convicted an Israeli soldier, who shot and killed in cold blood a wounded Palestinian in Hebron, of manslaughter. The court said Elor Azaria, who shot dead … Continued

RAMALLAH, January 4, 2017 (WAFA) – A 39-year-old woman from Hebron identified as Bayan Aqel, and her daughter, Fatima, were among 31 Palestinians the Israeli forces detained during overnight wide-scale raids in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, the … Continued

JERUSALEM, January 4, 2017 (WAFA) – The Israeli District Court in Jerusalem Wednesday sentenced Marah Bakir, 17, to eight years in prison and a fine of $2500 for allegedly attempting to stab an Israeli. Bakir, from Beit Hanina neighborhood of … Continued

RAMALLAH, January 4, 2016 (WAFA) –Statements by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu describing the upcoming Paris international peace conference as “futile” are unhelpful for peace, presidential spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh said late Tuesday. “Such remarks do not contribute to promoting … Continued

RAMALLAH, January 4, 2017 (WAFA) – The demolition of Palestinian structures in Khirbet Tana in the northeastern Jordan Valley hit the front page headlines in Palestinian local dailies on Wednesday. Al-Quds said Israeli forces demolished 17 structures in Khirbet Tana, … Continued

JERUSALEM, January 4, 2017 (WAFA) – Staff from the West Jerusalem Israeli municipality Wednesday demolished a Palestinian-owned house in al-Ashraqiya area of Beit Hanina, a neighborhood in occupied East Jerusalem, under the pretext it was built without a permit. Israeli … Continued

RAMALLAH, January 3, 2017 (WAFA) – The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday that the continuous Israeli violation of international law puts United Nations credibility on the line. It said in a statement that “the UN and its departments … Continued

GAZA, January 3, 2017 (WAFA) – Israeli navy opened fire on Tuesday at Palestinian fishing boats sailing in the northern shores of the Gaza Strip, according to fishermen. They said the navy opened fire at their boats, which caused them … Continued

RAMALLAH, January 3, 2017 (WAFA) – The Israeli demolition of 11 residential structures in the Bedouin community of Khan al-Ahmar east of Jerusalem hit the front page headlines in Palestinian dailies on Tuesday. The dailies said the demolitions in the … Continued

RAMALLAH, January 2, 2017 (WAFA) – Each of the three Palestinian Arabic dailies focused on a different subject on their Monday front page. The highlight in al-Hayat al-Jadida was the death of Greek Catholic Archbishop Hilarion Capucci in Rome at … Continued

RAMALLAH, December 31, 2016 (WAFA) – The Palestinians mark on Sunday 52 years since the launch of the revolution against the Israeli occupation and the first military operation. Fatah, which has launched the first military operation on January 1, 1965, … Continued

RAMALLAH, January 2, 2017 (WAFA) – The Palestinian Military Coordination Office succeeded Monday in reopening the road between Marah Rabah and Beit Fajjar to the south of Bethlehem, which was blocked by the Israeli authorities two weeks ago. Israel claimed … Continued

NEW YORK, January 1, 2017 (WAFA) – Anti-Israel US-based Jewish organization Neturei Karta hailed, in a statement Sunday, the United Nations Security Council resolution 2334 which condemned Israeli settlements and called for an end to settlement activity. It said, “For … Continued

RAMALLAH, November 22, 2016 (WAFA) – Israeli soldiers on Tuesday opened fire at a Palestinian man at Qalqndiya checkpoint, at Ramallah-Jerusalem road, killing him on the spot, according to the Ministry of Health. Israeli army claimed that the man, who … Continued

RAMALLAH, November 22, 2016 (WAFA) – Israeli soldiers on Tuesday opened fire at a Palestinian man at Qalqndiya checkpoint, at Ramallah-Jerusalem road, killing him on the spot, according to the Ministry of Health. Israeli army claimed that the man, who … Continued

RAMALLAH, November 22, 2016 (WAFA) – The sentencing of two Palestinians by an Israeli court to imprisonment for carrying out stabbing attacks hit the front page headlines in Palestinian dailies. The three dailies said an Israeli court sentenced Subhi Abu … Continued

NEW YORK, November 22, 2016 (WAFA) – The Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee (Third Committee) of the United Nations overwhelmingly voted on Monday in favor of the right of the Palestinian people for self-determination. The vote saw 170 countries voting … Continued

RAMALLAH, November 21, 2016 (WAFA) – Fatah is ready to convene its seventh congress scheduled for November 29, Mahmoud Abu al-Haija, designated spokesman for the conference, said on Monday. Speaking to Voice of Palestine, Abu al-Haija said all administrative and … Continued

  TUBAS, November 16, 2016 (WAFA) – Israeli forces ordered 16 families in Hamsa al-Fawqa area in the occupied West Bank district of Tubas, in the Jordan Valley, to evacuate their homes on Thursday to make way for Israeli military … Continued

RAMALLAH, November 17, 2016 (WAFA) – Palestinian Arabic dailies focused in their Thursday issue on the preliminary approval by the Israeli parliament, Knesset, of a bill to retroactively legalize illegal settlements in the West Bank. Al-Quds and al-Ayyam said a … Continued

RAMALLAH, November 16, 2016 (WAFA) – The spate of demolitions of Palestinian structures by Israeli bulldozers in Jerusalem and the West Bank hit the front page headlines in Palestinian dailies on Wednesday. Al-Quds said Israeli forces demolished a mosque under … Continued

HEBRON, November 15, 2016 (WAFA) – Israeli forces on Wednesday demolished a residential structure and a community center in the village of Um al-Kheir, south of Hebron in the West Bank, according to local sources. WAFA correspondent said an Israeli … Continued

JERUSALEM, November 15, 2016 (WAFA) – Israeli municipality of West Jerusalem demolished on Tuesday a commercial store in Jabal al-Mukabir neighborhood in Jerusalem, in addition to an animal barn and agricultural room in Silwan neighborhood, according to local sources. Israeli … Continued

RAMALLAH, November 15, 2016 (WAFA) – Secretary General of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), Saed Erekat, said on Tuesday the international community has failed in its responsibility for correcting the historical and continuing injustice of the Israeli occupation of Palestine. … Continued

RAMALLAH, November 14, 2016 (WAFA) – Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Executive Committee member Hanan Ashrawi strongly denounced on Monday the Israeli Ministerial Committee for Legislation’s approval of two bills; one retroactively legalizes outposts in the occupied West Bank and the … Continued

President Abbas with his host, president of Turkmenistan in Ashgabat. WAFA photo by Thayer Ghanaym. ASHGABAT, November 14, 2016 (WAFA) – President Mahmoud Abbas Monday reiterated his support for France’s peace initiative and welcomed Russia’s proposal for a trilateral meeting … Continued

RAFAH, November 14, 2016 (WAFA) – Egypt opened Rafah border crossing with Gaza for five days on Monday to allow passage for humanitarian cases and others stuck on either side of the border, officials said. Egyptian President Abd al-Fattah al-Sisi … Continued

  RAMALLAH, November 14, 2016 (WAFA) – An Israeli committee’s approval of bills that would retroactively legalize settlement outposts across the West Bank and the volume of Muslim call to prayer from loudspeakers in mosques hit the front page headlines … Continued

ASHGABAT, TURKMENISTAN, November 14, 2016 (WAFA) – Nabil Abu Rudeineh, spokesman for President Mahmoud Abbas, said Sunday night that the Palestinian leadership is going to the United Nations Security Council to stop Israel from implementing its recent legislations. He described … Continued

RAMALLAH, November 10, 2016 (WAFA) – Donald Trump’s unexpected victory in the US presidential elections and the official Palestinian and Israeli reactions to this hit the front page headlines in Palestinian dailies on Thursday. Al-Quds said Trump has become the … Continued

President Mahmoud Abbas addressing the crowds who gathered at the Muqata to commemorate Yasser Arafat death anniversary. WAFA photo by Huthayfa Srour.     RAMALLAH, November 10, 2016 (WAFA) – President Mahmoud Abbas said Thursday that the year 2017 is … Continued

  TULKARM, November 9, 2016 (WAFA) – Israeli forces on Wednesday tore down dozens of vender stalls outside Taybeh checkpoint that leads from the West Bank city of Tulkarm into Israel, according to witnesses. Stall owners told WAFA that the … Continued

RAMALLAH, November 9, 2016 (WAFA) – Israeli authorities issued 50 administrative detention orders against Palestinian detainees in the first nine days of this month, the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society (PPS) said on Wednesday. PPS lawyer, Mahmoud Halabi, noted that the detention … Continued

RAMALLAH, November 9, 2016 (WAFA) – The race for the White House between Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton attracted lots of attention in Palestinian dailies on Wednesday. Al-Quds and al-Ayyam highlighted ‘fierce competition’ between Trump … Continued

RAMALLAH, November 9, 2016 (WAFA) – Presidential spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh said Wednesday following the election of Donald Trump as the next US president that “we will deal with any president elected by the American people on the principle of … Continued

RAMALLAH, November 8, 2016 (WAFA) – Palestinian leadership’s support to the French bid t convene an international peace conference before the end of 2016 hit the front page headlines in Palestinian dailies. The three dailies highlighted President Mahmoud Abbas’ meeting … Continued

TUBAS, November 7, 2016 (WAFA) – Israeli forces Monday knocked down Palestinian tents in al-Humma area, in the northern Jordan Valley, according to a local official. Aref Daraghmeh, who monitors settlement activities in the Jordan Valley, told WAFA Israeli forces … Continued

RAMALLAH, November 7, 2016 (WAFA) – The Women Film Festival, Shashat, launches November 12 its 10th edition within the cinematic initiative under the theme “What’s Tomorrow,” a press release said Monday. The festival is scheduled to take place from November … Continued

JERUSALEM, November 5, 2016 (WAFA) – Israel’s destruction and confiscation of items provided by international donors as humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people were up by 150 percent since the beginning of this year, a United Nations agency said on … Continued

RAMALLAH, November 7, 2016 (WAFA) – The seventh Fatah congress will be hold on time on November 29 and there is no pressure on the movement to cancel that, a senior Fatah leader said on Monday. Amin Maqbol, secretary general … Continued

RAMALLAH, November 7, 2016 (WAFA) – Hundreds of cars were held Monday morning at two Israeli military checkpoints north of Ramallah causing long delays and major traffic jam, according to the Palestinian liaison office. It said the military closed Atara … Continued

RAMALLAH, November 6, 2016 (WAFA) – The Government of Japan deeply deplored Israel’s approval of plans for settlements in the West Bank. A statement by Japan’s representative office in Palestine said the plans come despite repeated calls from the international … Continued

NABLUS, November 6, 2016 (WAFA) – The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) has accepted the full membership application made by the Palestine Exchange (PEX) in 2015. The federation approval was given during the 56th annual general assembly held this year … Continued

ROME, November 1, 2016 (WAFA) – President Mahmoud Abbas emphasized on Tuesday the historical relations and friendship between Italy and Palestine, as well as praised Italy’s continuing support to the people of Palestine. Speaking to Italian la Repubblica daily, Abbas … Continued

GAZA, November 1, 2016 (WAFA) – Israeli navy on Tuesday detained six Palestinian fishermen and seized their boat while they were sailing offshore Gaza, according to local sources. WAFA correspondent said that several Israeli naval boats attacked with gunfire a number … Continued

JERUSALEM, November 1, 2016 (WAFA) – Staff from the Israel Antiquities Authority accompanied by Israeli policemen on Tuesday broke into an Islamic cemetery outside Jerusalem’s Old City area. Witnesses said staff from the Israel Antiquities Authority escorted by policemen broke … Continued

RAMALLAH, November 1, 2016 (WAFA) – The Israeli army killing of a Palestinian policeman after who allegedly opened fire at army checkpoint near Ramallah and injured three Israeli soldiers before he was shot and killed was highlighted on the front … Continued

JORDAN VALLEY, October 26, 2016 (WAFA) – Israeli forces on Wednesday forced 13 Palestinian Bedouin families in Khirbet Ras al-Ahmar, a small village in northern Jordan Valley, to leave their homes to make way for Israeli military training in the … Continued