UN to vote on resolution to renew Palestinian membership bid
The move is primarily symbolic, as upgrading Palestine's status to full member requires the approval of the Security Council, where the U.S. holds a veto
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The Palestinian who almost represented Iceland at Eurovision
Jerusalem native Bashar Murad was determined to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest, but with no option to represent Palestinians, he opted to try his luck singing for Iceland. "I'm an artist, I make pop music, and Eurovision is like the Olympics of pop music", the
Multiple arrests as US police clear MIT, UPenn Gaza protests
Police carried out pre-dawn swoops Friday on students protesting the war in Gaza at two prestigious US universities, in the latest unrest on campuses across the country. And late Thursday, police broke up a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Calgary in western Canada
India's top court releases jailed Modi opponent on bail
Arvind Kejriwal was released on bail to compete against Modi after being detained in March over a probe into corruption.
'Genocide song contest': How Eurovision split Malmö
Thousands of protesters drowned the streets of Malmö in a sea of black, white, red and green as they called for a boycott of Israel amid Eurovision bias.
As Israel expands attacks in Rafah, Palestinians are trapped
"I do not want to lose my children here in Rafah. But I do not have any other place to go," a displaced Palestinian in Rafah told The New Arab.
NGO sounds alarm over Palestinian detainee torture by Israel
The Palestinian Prisoners’ Society says they hold the Israeli Prison Administration accountable for the fate of 59-year-old Ibrahim Hamed.
Clinton: Gaza student protestors are 'ignorant of history'
Hillary Clinton slammed student protesters as being ignorant of the history of the Middle East, while campus encampments grow.
Belgium TV union hacks Eurovision coverage with Gaza protest
Eurovision audience members booed Israel's entry and chanted 'free Palestine' during a dress rehearsal on Wednesday.
Iranians vote in parliamentary runoff election
Iranians voted in the parliamentary election after candidates failed to secure enough votes in March when conservatives and ultra-conservatives won a majority.
Trump: Biden siding with Hamas for halting Israel arms sale
The Republician presidential candidate has criticised President Biden for confirming he would pause weapons supply to Israel for its assault on Rafah.
CAF Confederation Cup final set for Morocco amid drama
The Moroccan club Renaissance Berkane are due to host Egyptian outfit Zamalek on Sunday amid a dispute over Western Sahara shirts that led to cancellations.
The New Arab Weekly: Al Jazeera banned and US bomb delays
This week, the closure of Al Jazeera offices, the advance of Israeli tanks to the Rafah border crossing, and the US decision to withhold a shipment of bombs.
Spain and Ireland to recognise Palestinian state on 21 May
The EU's foreign policy chief said on Thursday that Spain, Ireland and other European Union member countries plan to recognise a Palestinian state on 21 May.
Behind Fairuz’s powerful force in Macklemore’s Hind’s Hall
Macklemore's sample of Fairuz's song in Hind's Hall beautifully exemplifies the cultural overlap of two populations using music to stand up for what's right.
Are Irish Republicans shunning Sinn Féin over Gaza?
Israel's genocide in Gaza has exposed Sinn Féin's misplaced priorities, writes Seán Óg Ó Murchú. So are Irish Republicans still on board?
UN set to back Palestinian bid for membership
The United Nations General Assembly is setting to back Palestinian membership in the UN after the US vetoed it in the 15-member UN Security last month.
As Netanyahu fans flames, will Biden lose Israeli center over arms cut?
Israeli leaders, including from the political center, were surprised and disappointed by President Joe Biden's threat to withhold the delivery of offensive arms to Israel in the event of a large-scale Rafah operation.
There are 2.3 million Palestinian 'hostages' in Gaza
"We are hostages of the Israeli wars," said Shirine Sheikh Ali, a displaced woman in the city of Rafah forced to flee for the eighth time since October.
The keffiyeh: Globally catalysing Palestine’s liberation
Around the world, the keffiyeh continues to stand as a proud solidarity statement and a visual reminder that the fight for Palestinian resilience remains strong
Spain, other EU countries to recognize Palestinian state on May 21, top EU diplomat says
EU's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, said that along Spain and Ireland, a number of EU countries will take the first step towards recognizing the state of Palestine, a move he regarded as a 'symbolic act of a political nature'
Iraq's top court suspends Kurdistan election preparations
The political crisis in Iraq's Kurdistan region escalates as rival parties turn to Iraq's top court for rulings on their electoral interests.
Palestinians banned from remembering Nakba at Tel Aviv Uni
The Student Front at Tel Aviv University has slammed the lack of intervention following the police's refusal to issue a Nakba commemoration permit.
US pro-Palestine uni protests 'threaten Israel;s existence'
Dan Diker said pro-Palestinian demonstrations on US colleges present a 'direct threat to the existence of the state of Israel'.
Israel says US Gaza uni protests 'threaten' its 'existence'
Dan Diker said pro-Palestinian demonstrations on US colleges present a 'direct threat to the existence of the state of Israel'.
UN: Rafah offensive would lead to 'humanitarian disaster'
UN Secretary-General warned that an Israeli ground attack on Rafah would lead to a 'humanitarian disaster' after truce talks in Cairo ended in deadlock.
Netanyahu says Israel ready to 'stand alone' after US threat
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is prepared to 'stand alone' after the US threatened to withhold arms if Rafah is invaded.
Israeli artillery hits Rafah after truce talks end
Israel bombarded Gaza including Rafah on Friday after negotiators left truce talks in Cairo without a deal and a senior UN official said aid operations are now all but impossible. AFP journalists witnessed artillery strikes on Rafah, after US President Joe Biden vowed in an
Israel hits Gaza after truce talks end
Israel launched fresh strikes in the Gaza Strip Friday after negotiators pursuing a long-stalled truce agreement left talks in Cairo without having secured a deal. AFP journalists in the Gaza Strip early Friday witnessed artillery strikes on Rafah on the territory's southern
Israel qualifies for Eurovision grand finale
Israel qualified for this weekend's Eurovision song contest grand finale, defying thousands of demonstrators marching on Thursday in host country Sweden over the Gaza war. Singer Eden Golan performed her song "Hurricane" in Thursday's second semi-final in front of 9,000
Thwarted by US, Palestinians look to UN General Assembly
After a US veto foiled the Palestinians' drive for full UN membership, the General Assembly is expected on Friday to grant them some additional rights in the global body -- a symbolic win that has already irked Israel. With the war in Gaza raging, the Palestinians in April
'Ball is completely' in Israel's hands in Gaza talks: Hamas
Hamas has said the ball is now completely in Israel's court with regards to accepting a ceasefire deal for the war in Gaza, after talks in Egypt.
Israel bombs Rafah despite US warning on arms transfers
Israel continued to bomb Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip despite US warnings against invading the city, or face a halt to weapon supplies.
UNRWA to shut E. Jerusalem HQ after Israeli extremist arson
UNRWA said it was temporarily closing its compound in occupied East Jerusalem after an arson attack by Israeli extremists.
UNRWA closing East Jerusalem HQ after arson by Israelis
UNRWA said it was temporarily closing its compound in occupied East Jerusalem after an arson attack by Israeli extremists.
No more bear hugs: Biden gives up on Netanyahu embrace
Days after the October 7 attack, Joe Biden walked onto the tarmac in Tel Aviv and offered a warm bear hug to Benjamin Netanyahu, a sign both of solid support for Israel and the US president's long, if not uncomplicated, relationship with the prime minister. Seven months into
Spain universities say ready to suspend Israel ties
Spanish universities expressed willingness Thursday to suspend ties with any Israeli educational institution as the Gaza war rages.
The chilling testimony of a U.S. neurosurgeon who went to Gaza to save lives
When everyone who was able to flee from Gaza was doing so, Dr. David Hasan made the reverse journey. His story is a must-read for every Israeli
Suspected militants bomb school for girls in NW Pakistan
Suspected militants blew up a school for girls in Pakistan's volatile northwest, only damaging the building but not causing casualties.
Turkey, Israel tangle in fresh row over trade ban
The fresh tensions between the two regional powers seem to be stemming from a Turkish directive sent to companies that were doing business with Israel to introduce a three-month adjustment period for implementation of the trade ban.
Somalia calls for end to UN political mission in the country
Somalia has asked the United Nations to end its political mission in the country when the mission's mandate ends in October.
UN official says Israel closure of Gaza crossings 'completely crippling' aid
Israel's closure of key crossings into Gaza has cut off the main entry point for aid, and particularly fuel, rendering humanitarian operations all but impossible, a senior UN official warned Thursday. "We lost the main entry point for all humanitarian aid," said Andrea De
Trump accuses Biden of siding with Hamas
Donald Trump accused election rival Joe Biden Thursday of siding with Hamas when he threatened to stop sending US weapons to Israel as it wages war against the Palestinian militant group in Gaza, calling the president's stance "disgraceful." Biden warned Wednesday of halting
Hamas urges halt to airdrops of aid in Gaza after two killed
Hamas on Thursday called for an end to airdrops of aid after two Palestinians were killed in northern Gaza when a aid pallet crashed into a warehouse after its parachute failed to open. Several countries, including the United States, Britain and France, have resorted to regular
University of Amsterdam staff condemn Gaza protest crackdown
Staff at the University of Amsterdam have criticised the violent police crackdown on protesters and called for a walk out next week.
Biden approaches 'red line' with Netanyahu 7 months into Gaza war
After months spent warning Israel against launching an assault in Rafah, Biden said such an operation would result in the US blocking arms shipments to the Jewish state.
UK's Cameron calls for Israel to produce Rafah 'clear plan'
British Foreign Ministry Cameron says the UK will not support a major Israeli operation in Rafah- echoing the stance of the US.
With draft letters done, Turkey and US inch closer to concluding $23B F-16 deal
Turkey has concluded its part on draft letter of offer for the $23 billion sale, a Turkish official said.
800 Jewish scholars urge Biden to reject antisemitism bill
Jewish academics have criticised an antisemitism bill on the grounds that it criminalises legitimate criticism of Israel.