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German Ambassador in West Bank Faces Violent Attack by Palestinian Students

Ramallah, West Bank – The German Ambassador to the Palestinian Authority, Oliver Owcza, found himself in the midst of a violent attack during his recent visit to the West Bank, sparking tensions in the region. Palestinian students at Birzeit University near Ramallah were involved in the incident, where they targeted the diplomat by hurling stones, damaging his vehicle, and ultimately forcing him to flee the scene. The episode transpired as Owcza arrived at the Palestine …

UN Human Rights Office Condemns Israeli Support for Settler Attacks in Palestinian Territories

Amid escalating violence in the West Bank, the United Nations has expressed grave concern over recent clashes between Israeli settlers and Palestinians in the region. The UN’s human rights office called on Israeli security forces to immediately halt their support for settler attacks on Palestinians in the occupied territory. Tensions have been on the rise, particularly after the deaths of two Palestinian men in a village near Nablus at the hands of Israeli settlers. The …

Two Israelis and One Palestinian Killed in Shooting Incident near Ramallah

Ramallah, West Bank – Two Israeli settlers and a Palestinian were killed in a shooting incident near the “Eli” settlement in the central occupied West Bank. The attack occurred at a gas station near the settlement’s entrance, leading to the deaths of Yitzhak Zeiger, 57, and Uria Hartum, 16. The two victims were found inside a vehicle in critical condition and later pronounced dead, according to Israeli sources. The Palestinian assailant, identified as Mohammad Yousef …

Palestinian American Community in New Orleans Demands Justice for Slain Teen in West Bank

GRETNA, La. — The tragedy of the killing of 17-year-old Tawfic Abdel Jabbar, a Palestinian American from the New Orleans area, while visiting family in the occupied West Bank, has left the local community reeling with grief and anger. According to reports, Israeli security forces fatally shot Abdel Jabbar, sparking a growing cry for justice and accountability. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, but his family alleges that Israeli fire targeted the vehicle he …

Palestinian American Teen Fatally Shot in West Bank Sparks Grief and Outcry in New Orleans Community

GRETNA, La. — One week after the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Tawfic Abdeljabbar in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian American community in the New Orleans area is grieving and demanding justice. The teen, a native of a New Orleans suburb, was killed by Israeli security forces near the village of Al-Mazra’a Ash-Sharqiya. His tragic death has left friends, family, and the community in shock and anger. Described as a larger-than-life and humorous individual by …

Palestinian Family in the US Shares Heartbreaking Losses from Israeli-Hamas Conflict

Hartford, Connecticut – The Israeli-Hamas war has deeply affected the lives of Ibrahim and Rawan Shehadeh and Khamis Abu-Hasaballah, members of the Farmington Valley American Muslim Center in Avon. They have endured the loss of family members in the Gaza Strip due to bombings. The war escalated when Hamas attacked Israel, resulting in the deaths of more than 1,200 Israeli civilians and the capture of more than 240 hostages. In response, Israel launched targeted airstrikes …

Israel Defense Forces Uncover and Destroy Palestinian Terrorist Tunnel Network in Gaza City

Israeli troops from the Yeftah Brigade uncovered and destroyed a tunnel system in the Shejaiya neighborhood of Gaza, as part of an operation against terrorist infrastructure. The IDF released a video showing the troops wiring explosives to destroy one of the tunnels, followed by a large explosion. The tunnel was reportedly used by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization. The operation also led to the discovery of other tunnels, a missile launcher, and various weapons …

Young Palestinian Girl Fatally Shot by Israeli Police at West Bank Checkpoint Amid Surge in Violence

JERUSALEM, Israel (AP) — Israeli police opened fire at suspected attackers who rammed their car into a West Bank checkpoint, resulting in the fatal shooting of a young Palestinian girl in an adjacent vehicle. The two suspects were also shot, while a young police officer was lightly hurt. This incident came after nine people were killed in other unrest in the occupied territory. The surge of violence follows Israel’s war against Hamas that began on …