Palestine: News

17 Dec 2024

Bangladesh

Day after Palestine bag, Priyanka carries tote with 'Bangladesh' message

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is once again making headlines with her choice of tote bags.

17 Dec 2024

Anurag Thakur

'Nehru's granddaughter': Pakistani politician praises Priyanka over Palestine bag

Pakistani politician Fawad Chaudhry has praised Congress MP and General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for taking a bag with "Palestine" written on it to Parliament on Monday.

Priyanka Gandhi carries 'Palestine' bag in Parliament; BJP reacts 

In a bold statement in Parliament on Monday, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra carried a bag with "Palestine" written on it.

04 Dec 2024

Israel

India backs UNGA resolution against Israeli occupation of Palestine

India has voted in favor of a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution, titled "Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine," demanding Israel's withdrawal from Palestinian territories occupied since 1967.

30 Nov 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Biden seen picking up anti-Israel book during Black Friday shopping

Outgoing United States President Joe Biden was seen carrying a book described as anti-Israel during his Black Friday shopping spree in Massachusetts.

19 Nov 2024

Argentina

G20 leaders call for ending Ukraine war, aid to Gaza

The G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro has released a joint declaration tackling global challenges like hunger and conflict.

08 Nov 2024

Amsterdam

Amsterdam: Israeli soccer fans attacked, Netanyahu calls it 'serious violence'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has confirmed a violent incident involving Israeli citizens in Amsterdam.

07 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

Massive protests in Chicago after Donald Trump elected US president

Chicago, Illinois, turned into the epicenter of a massive anti-Trump protest rally on Thursday.

03 Nov 2024

Amazon

Student suspended for 'fart spray' attack awarded $395,000 by Columbia

Columbia University has agreed to pay $395,000 to settle a case with an Israeli student who was suspended for spraying a foul-smelling spray during a pro-Palestine protest.

29 Oct 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel bans UNRWA, Palestinians claim 100,000 residents trapped

Israel's parliament has approved a law banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from operating in its territory.

25 Oct 2024

Iran

Why JNU canceled seminars by Lebanon, Palestine, Iran diplomats

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) recently canceled three seminars that were scheduled to have ambassadors from Iran, Palestine, and Lebanon.

24 Oct 2024

Narendra Modi

BRICS Summit: Jaishankar calls for reforms at 'outdated' UN

Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has called for major reforms in global institutions, stressing the need for a more equitable world order.

29 Sep 2024

Ontario

Canada: Outrage as pro-Palestine protesters 'deface' Maharaja Ranjit Singh's statue 

A video showing masked protesters holding Palestine's flag and draping a keffiyeh—a traditional Palestinian scarf—on the statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in Canada has drawn the ire of Indians.

26 Sep 2024

Emmy Awards

Gaza documentary wins News Emmy despite calls to disqualify it

Palestinian journalist and activist, Bisan Atef Owda, has triumphed at the 2024 News and Documentary Emmy Awards. She secured the Emmy for Outstanding Hard News Feature: Short Form for her project It's Bisan From Gaza and I'm Still Alive.

20 Sep 2024

Lebanon

How Lebanon blasts, Hamas chief's killing escalated Middle East tensions

After a series of pager-walkie-talkie explosions in Lebanon earlier this week, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said, "We are at the onset of a new phase in this war...we need to adapt."

20 Sep 2024

Israel

Explained: How Mossad used shell companies to target Hezbollah

A Lebanese security source alleged on Friday that Israel's Mossad planted explosives in at least 5,000 pagers—some of which caused the deadly explosions in Lebanon earlier this week, Reuters reported.

20 Sep 2024

Lebanon

Qatar Airways bans walkie-talkies on Lebanon flights after explosions

Qatar Airways has announced a ban on passengers carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on flights departing from Beirut, Lebanon.

20 Sep 2024

Lebanon

Lebanon attacks: Tensions escalate in Middle East; US warplanes 'ready'

Tensions are mounting in the Middle East after a series of deadly attacks across Lebanon left at least 37 people dead and nearly 3,000 injured.

10 Sep 2024

Donald Trump

'A joke': Swifties unhappy with Taylor's 'friendship' with Trump supporter

American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift is facing criticism from fans for her association with Brittany Mahomes, a vocal supporter of former US President Donald Trump.

01 Sep 2024

Bihar

KC Tyagi resigns as JD(U) spokesperson

Senior Janata Dal (United) leader KC Tyagi has resigned from his position as the party's national spokesperson, citing "personal reasons."

30 Aug 2024

Israel

Watch: Houthis capture oil tanker; detonate explosives on ship

Yemen's Houthis have released a video that appears to show their rebels boarding the oil tanker Sounion and detonating explosives on the ship.

26 Aug 2024

Sheikh Hasina

'Batenge to katenge…': Yogi Adityanath's message amid Bangladesh unrest

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday emphasized the importance of unity in light of the ongoing unrest in Bangladesh.

13 Aug 2024

Israel

War halts IVF treatment in Gaza; parents mourn 'miracle' children 

The ongoing war in Gaza has resulted in the loss of many lives, including children born through In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatment.

06 Aug 2024

Hamas

UN dismisses 9 staffers over 'involvement in attack' on Israel

The United Nations (UN) has terminated nine employees from its agency for Palestinian refugees, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency

31 Jul 2024

Hamas

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran 

Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas, the Islamist group governing Gaza, has been killed in Tehran, Iran.

30 Jul 2024

Adidas

Bella Hadid apologizes over Adidas ad linked to Munich Olympics

Model and activist Bella Hadid has publicly addressed her involvement in a controversial Adidas advertisement that sparked outrage due to its association with the tragic 1972 Munich Olympics.

24 Jul 2024

Angelina Jolie

'She's ignorant': Jon Voight slams daughter Angelina Jolie's Israel-Palestine views

In a recent interview with Variety, veteran Hollywood actor Jon Voight expressed his disappointment over his daughter-actor Angelina Jolie's stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict.

27 Jun 2024

Asaduddin Owaisi

Plea before President to disqualify Owaisi over 'Jai Palestine' remark

A plea has been filed with President Droupadi Murmu, seeking the disqualification of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi from Lok Sabha.

26 Jun 2024

Asaduddin Owaisi

Can MP Owaisi be disqualified for 'Jai Palestine' slogan

Asaduddin Owaisi, leader of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), ignited a political controversy during his oath-taking ceremony in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

05 Jun 2024

California

'Fired over handling of Gaza content…': Ex-Meta engineer sues company

Ferras Hamad, a Palestinian-American and former engineer at Meta, has filed a lawsuit against the social media behemoth.

02 Jun 2024

Gigi Hadid

Bella, Gigi Hadid donate $1M to Palestinian aid efforts: Report

Supermodel siblings Gigi and Bella Hadid have committed a joint donation of $1M toward relief efforts in Palestine.

01 Jun 2024

BBC

Pro-Palestine protester chains himself to goalposts at Euro qualifier match 

A pro-Palestine protester was detained by Glasgow police on Friday after causing a disruption during the Women's Euro 2025 qualifier between Scotland and Israel.

28 May 2024

Donald Trump

Trump promises to deport pro-Palestinian student protesters after poll win

Former United States President Donald Trump has made a pledge to his campaign donors, promising to deport pro-Palestinian student protesters if he is re-elected for a second term.

28 May 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

UNSC's emergency meeting after Israeli strike in Gaza kills 45

The United Nations Security Council has announced an emergency session for Tuesday, in response to a Israeli airstrike on a displaced persons camp in Rafah, southern Gaza.

22 May 2024

Ireland

Ireland, Norway, Spain recognize Palestine as state, Israel recalls envoys 

Ireland, Norway, and Spain have announced their decision to formally recognize Palestine as a state amid the raging Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

15 May 2024

Alia Bhatt

Alia Bhatt lands on 'Blockout' list over Gaza crisis silence

Amid Alia Bhatt's global appearances, including the recent Met Gala and Gucci Cruise 2025, she has now found herself in a controversy.

12 May 2024

BLACKPINK

BTS, BLACKPINK face 'block out' call by award-winning Palestinian journalist

BTS and BLACKPINK—two internationally acclaimed K-pop bands—are currently facing a social media boycott as part of the "block out" movement.

11 May 2024

United Nations (UN)

Watch: Israeli ambassador shreds UN Charter as Palestine membership backed 

Israeli ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Gilad Erdan brought a small shredder and shredded the United Nations' charter during a speech before the UN assembly.

29 Apr 2024

Harvard

Explained: Pro-Palestine agitation in US universities, protesters' demands

Protests intensified across college and university campuses in the United States Monday with agitators flying a Palestinian flag in a spot reserved for the American flag at Harvard University.

29 Apr 2024

Hamas

Gaza: Israeli airstrikes kill 13 in Rafah

Israeli airstrikes on three houses in the southern Gaza city of Rafah killed at least 13 people, medical personnel said on Monday.

26 Apr 2024

Israel

Indian student at Princeton expelled for pro-Palestine protest

An Indian-origin student at Princeton University, Achinthya Sivalingam, was arrested and subsequently expelled following her participation in a pro-Palestine demonstration on campus.

25 Apr 2024

Columbia University

US universities swept by pro-Palestinian protests, several arrests made

Several people have been arrested after police quelled pro-Palestine protests at universities across the United States (US).

23 Apr 2024

Israel

Alec Baldwin clashes with anti-Israel agitator; smacks phone in dispute

Alec Baldwin recently found himself in an unexpected situation when an anti-Israel protester confronted him at a New York City café.

23 Apr 2024

Hamas

Ripples of Gaza war felt in New York, protesters arrested 

The ripple effects of the Israel-Hamas war were felt as far as the United States after students at New York University (NYU) took to the streets to call for a ceasefire.

22 Apr 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

22 killed as Israel strikes Rafah; protesters demand Netanyahu's replacement

At least 22 Palestinians, including 18 children, were killed in an Israeli strike on Rafah overnight, health officials said on Sunday.

19 Apr 2024

Israel

US vetoes Palestinian bid to gain statehood at UN 

The United States has utilized its veto power to block a Palestinian bid for full membership in the United Nations (UN), effectively stalling the global body's recognition of Palestine as a state.

18 Apr 2024

Columbia University

Columbia University leadership testifies on anti-Semitism allegations

Columbia University's top officials, including President Nemat "Minouche" Shafik, appeared before a United States Congressional committee on Wednesday to address allegations of anti-Semitism on campus.

14 Apr 2024

Netflix

NewsBytes Recommends: 'Born in Gaza'—war's horrors told through children's eyes 

Hernán Zin's Born in Gaza, on Netflix, is an incisive, matter-of-fact, searing documentary that places you directly in conflict-torn Gaza and brings you uncomfortably close to the lives ransacked by distressing, seemingly never-ending war and raging political conflict.

13 Apr 2024

California

'We'll murder you': Indian-American woman's threat at Gaza meet

An Indian-American woman named Riddhi Patel was arrested on Wednesday after threatening to "kill" the mayor and city council members of Bakersfield, California.

11 Apr 2024

Apple

iPhone glitch shows Palestinian flag emoji when users type 'Jerusalem'

Apple is currently under fire for its updated predictive emoji feature.

06 Apr 2024

United Nations (UN)

India abstains from UN Gaza truce resolution vote

India, along with 12 other nations, including Japan, the Netherlands, France, and Romania, abstained from voting on a resolution proposed by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Friday.

04 Apr 2024

Israel

Explained: Did Israel use AI tool to generate kill list

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) may have used an artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Lavender, to identify potential Hamas militants after the October 7 attacks.

28 Mar 2024

Israel

Israel launches extensive facial recognition initiative in Gaza: Here's why

Israel has reportedly initiated a comprehensive facial recognition program in the Gaza Strip, as per The New York Times.

22 Mar 2024

BTS

BTS ARMY demands cancelation of Suga's movie screening in Israel

Korean boy band BTS's loyal and passionate fans, known as the ARMYs, are actively urging HYBE to cancel screenings of Suga's solo documentary SUGA | Agust D TOUR D-DAY THE MOVIE in Israel.

21 Mar 2024

Academy Awards

Explained: Jonathan Glazer's Oscar speech controversy

Jonathan Glazer's Zone of Interest winning the Oscar for Best International Feature Film and the filmmaker's subsequent speech has sparked varied reactions from entertainment industry figures.

16 Mar 2024

Hamas

No more 'normal babies' in Gaza: UN official

The ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian terror group Hamas in Gaza has created a "nightmare" for mothers and babies in the region.

15 Mar 2024

Hamas

Hamas issues ceasefire proposal, Israel calls demands 'unrealistic': Report

Palestinian terrorist group Hamas has reportedly submitted a Gaza ceasefire proposal to mediators and the United States (US) amid Israel's ongoing aggression.

12 Mar 2024

Israel

Famine in Gaza 'imminent', warns UN as Israel continues blockade

The United Nations cautioned on Tuesday that unless Israel allows a substantial rise in humanitarian aid, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza could face death due to an impending famine.

11 Mar 2024

Academy Awards

Protests over Gaza conflict delay Oscars 2024 ceremony

The 96th Academy Awards ceremony experienced a six-minute delay as pro-Palestinian protesters, expressing opposition to Israel's war in Gaza, disrupted the red carpet and Dolby Theatre entrance.

06 Mar 2024

Google

Google's Gemini AI tool is avoiding questions about Palestine

Google's Gemini AI has come under scrutiny for its reluctance to answer even harmless questions about Palestine, such as "Where is Palestine?" or "What is Palestine?"

01 Mar 2024

Israel

Israeli troops fire at Palestinians waiting for aid; 112 killed

At least 112 people were killed and 760 injured in Gaza while waiting for food aid, as Israeli forces fired upon the crowd on Thursday, reported Al Jazeera.

28 Feb 2024

Hollywood

Why 'Euphoria' actor Hunter Schafer was arrested in New York

Euphoria star Hunter Schafer was among 50 activists from the Jewish Voice for Peace arrested during a pro-Palestine protest at NBC's 30 Rockefeller Center in New York on Tuesday.

22 Feb 2024

Israel

West Bank: 1 killed, 8 injured in gun attack

At least one person was killed and eight others were injured on Thursday in a terror attack in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

21 Feb 2024

United Nations (UN)

UN food agency halts aid to north Gaza amid violence

The United Nations' World Food Programme has halted "life-saving" food deliveries to northern Gaza due to continued gunfire by Israel and the breakdown of civil order.

05 Feb 2024

Grammy Awards

'Artists for ceasefire!': Annie Lennox asserts at Grammy Awards 2024

At the 2024 Grammy Awards, Scottish singer-songwriter Annie Lennox made a powerful statement during her tribute performance for the late Sinéad O'Connor.

16 Jan 2024

Yemen

India's engineering goods exports surge by over 10% in December 

India's engineering goods exports experienced a 10.20% year-on-year growth, reaching $10.04 billion in December 2023.

15 Jan 2024

United Kingdom

How these Pro-Palestine activists planned to disrupt London Stock Exchange

Six people were arrested yesterday, for allegedly planning to disrupt the London Stock Exchange in the UK.

05 Jan 2024

Israel

Hamas terrorists laughed as they raped corpse: October-7 attack witness

More disturbing details from the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas have emerged. A survivor of the attack claimed that terrorists of the Palestinian group raped and killed a woman, then raped her dead body.

03 Jan 2024

Hamas

Who was Saleh al-Arouri, Hamas leader killed in Beirut? 

The deputy chief of Hamas's political bureau, Saleh al-Arouri, has been killed in an Israeli drone strike in Lebanon.

29 Dec 2023

Israel

Why Pakistan has banned all New Year celebrations

Pakistan has decided to ban all New Year celebrations, urging citizens to "observe simplicity" to show solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

29 Dec 2023

Israel

Israeli troops killed hostages, mistaking 'help' cries as 'deception': Probe

Days before killing three hostages by mistake, Israel's troops ignored their cries for "help" when they stormed a Gaza building holding the trio, said a military probe report published on Thursday (local time).

27 Dec 2023

Israel

Israel embassy blast: Palestine, Gaza found written on suspicious letter

The suspicious letter found outside Israel's embassy in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, after a minor blast on Tuesday mentioned terms like "Zionists," "Palestine," and "Gaza," PTI reported, citing sources.

26 Dec 2023

Hamas

Israel-Hamas war: 'Fighting unprecedented battle,' says October 7 attacks mastermind

Hamas's leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, has said the Palestinian terror group was fighting a "fierce, violent, and unprecedented battle" against Israel in Gaza.

26 Dec 2023

Narendra Modi

India-Pakistan talks 'must' to prevent Gaza-like fate: Farooq Abdullah 

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference supremo and MP Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday criticized the central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not engaging in talks with Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir dispute.

25 Dec 2023

Israel

Israel releases Hamas tunnel video, 5 hostages found dead inside

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has released video footage of what it claimed is a massive tunnel in the Gaza Strip used by Hamas where five hostages were found dead.

18 Dec 2023

Israel

US defense chief lands in Israel to discuss Gaza war

United States (US) Secretary Llyod Austin on Monday landed in Israel to discuss the ongoing war in Gaza.

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