What is the #SaltwaterChallenge?
A viral trend, reminiscent of the #IceBucketChallenge, has gone viral on social media with countless challengers showing their solidarity with the more than 1,500 Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike. Aarab Barghouti is the son of Marwan Barghouti, the leader of the strike. Barghouti junior kicked off
Situation worsens in Gaza as Egyptian power lines fail
Egyptian power lines that enter the southern part of the Gaza Strip have reportedly failed - further worsening the electricity and fuel crisis Gaza is already suffering. Ashraf Al-Qadra, Ministry of Health spokesperson, said that health services are critically affected as Gaza “is entering a tough
Hundreds of students in London protest “propaganda” visit from Israeli ambassador
27 April 2017 - Countless students from the University of London School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) have rallied today to protest the visit of Israeli ambassador Mark Regev. “By giving Mark Regev a platform to defend Israel’s oppression of Palestinians, SOAS is helping Israel
Day 11: Mass general strike and civil disobedience from Palestinian civilians
Countless institutions, including banks, universities and businesses have closed on April 17 for a general strike in solidarity with the more than 1,500 prisoners on hunger strike in Israeli jails. READ MORE: More than 1,500 Palestinian prisoners launch open-ended hunger strike Public transport ground to a halt
China stops its construction crews from working in “illegal” settlements
China has signed a trade deal with Israel to bring in 6,000 workers - under the condition that they will not work in illegal settlements on occupied Palestinian land. The signed agreement does not directly refer to the issue of illegal statements; instead, Chinese workers are
South African anti-apartheid campaigners express solidarity with Palestinian hunger strikers
Significant figures from the South African anti-apartheid movement have shown their solidarity with the Palestinian hunger strikers in Israeli prisons. More than 1,500 Palestinian prisoners started an open ended hunger strike on 17 April to protest prison conditions, hidden evidence, administrative detention and a denial of
Day 10: Fast growing international support for Palestinian hunger strikers
Protests and marches have been announced across the world in solidarity with the Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike in Israeli jails. Over 1,500 Palestinian prisoners started an open ended hunger strike on 17 April to protest against poor prison conditions in Israeli jails, administrative detention and
Israeli Prime Minister’s wife to be indicted for corruption allegations
Israeli police have pushed to indict Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife due to allegations of corruption. Israeli broadcaster Channel 10 announced last Friday that the charges brought against Sara Netanyahu are for allegedly using state funds for private spending. Jerusalem District Prosecutor, Nurit Litman, decided that