Finding New Ways to Write About and Grapple With Israel – The New York Times
admin | November 6, 2021
In Twelve Tribes, Michaeli isnt preoccupied with the political future of Israel and Palestine.
Israeli killed in north is 106th victim of violence in the Arab community this year – Haaretz
admin | November 6, 2021
A 38-year-old man was shot dead on Friday in the northern city of Nahariya, raising the death toll of murder victims in the Arab community to 106. > > > Israel's other epidemic: Violence in the Arab community threatens entire country Mahmoud Hasarma, a resident of the village of Ba'ana in northern Israel, was found next to his car after he had been shot with 10 bullets to his upper body, medical sources said
Israel finally has a budget, and so does the IDF – analysis – The Jerusalem Post
admin | November 6, 2021
After over three years, Israels Knesset finally passed a budget, averting the possibility of immediate early elections and allowing the IDF to finally have enough funds to prepare itself for a confrontation with Iran. The NIS 609 billion ($194 b.) budget for 2021 is the first one Israel has passed since 2018, and Israels defense establishment will receive NIS 58 b, an increase of NIS 7 b
Ancient Amethyst Ring Found in Israel May Have Been Worn to Ward Off Hangovers – Smithsonian
admin | November 6, 2021
The ring could date back to as early as the third century C.E.
UN experts condemn Israels designation of Palestine …
admin | November 6, 2021
In ajointstatement, the experts calledthedecision a frontal attack on thePalestinianhuman rights movement, and on human rights everywhere. Silencing their voices is not what a democracy adhering to well-accepted human rights and humanitarian standards would do, they add
Israeli forces kill Palestinian boy in occupied West Bank – Al Jazeera English
admin | November 6, 2021
Mohammed Daadas, 13, dies in hospital after being shot by Israeli troops during protests against illegal settlements. Israeli troops have shot and killed a 13-year-old Palestinian boy during weekly protests against the expansion of illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank, according to Palestinian officials.
Women, Work and COVID-19 in Palestine – occupied Palestinian territory – ReliefWeb
admin | November 6, 2021
By Dalia Hatuqa on November 5, 2021 In Palestine, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated many challenges women face, leading to higher levels of domestic violence, alarming rates of emotional and psychological distress, increased domestic responsibilities, and lower female participation in the national labor market. Women in Palestine are subject to various social hurdles that impede their ability to advance in the formal employment sector, and must endure the negative implications of restrictions imposed by Israel's occupation of the West Bank and Gaza. This is particularly disconcerting given that, as of 2021, only 23 percent of Palestinian women aged 25-49 were employed.
UNRWA supports Palestine refugee farmers in the West Bank during olive harvest season [EN/AR] – occupied Palestinian territory – ReliefWeb
admin | November 6, 2021
Marking the annual olive-harvesting season, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency in the Near East (UNRWA) West Bank Field Office organized an olive picking event in the West Bank town of al-Walaja. The village is located four kilometres northwest of Bethlehem and is home to some 2,600 registered Palestine refugees
13-year-old Palestinian killed in clashes with IDF troops – The Jerusalem Post
admin | November 6, 2021
A 13-year-old boy was shot and killed by IDF troops during clashes in a village east of Nablus, the Palestinian Shehab News Agency reported Friday late afternoon.
Coronavirus active cases in Palestine are on the decline as the number of new cases drops – WAFA – Palestine News Agency
admin | November 6, 2021
RAMALLAH, Saturday, November 6, 2021 (WAFA) Less than 1 percent of the coronavirus cases in Palestine are currently active, which reflects a decline in new cases. Minister of Health Mai Alkaila said today in her daily report on coronavirus in Palestine that 0.9 percent remain active while 98.1 percent have recovered since the outbreak of the pandemic in Palestine in March of last year
