Dutch government ends funding to Palestinian civil society group
Move comes despite external investigation finding no evidence of Israeli ‘terror’ claims made against Union of Agricultural Work Committees.
Source: Al-Jazeera
Palestinian prisoners launch boycott of Israeli military courts
Hundreds of Palestinian administrative detainees announce boycott as hunger-striking prisoner faces ‘imminent’ death.
Ireland condemns Israel’s ‘de facto annexation’ of Palestine
After the recent bombardment of Gaza, the Irish parliament passes a motion condemning Israel’s ‘de facto annexation’ of Palestinian land.
‘We will not give up’: Palestinians in Gaza rebuild from scratch
[AURDIP’s Note : The offices of the company Tashkeel3D in Gaza, owned by Mohammed Abu Matar, were destroyed on May 18 by an Israeli air raids. It is one of the partners of the company Glia, founded by Dr. Tarek Loubani, which manufactures medical tools for and in Gaza by 3D printing. Dr. Tarek Loubani was the guest of AURDIP in March 2019. He gave a conference titled “Delivering Health Care under Fire in Gaza : The problems and the promise” where he spoke about Glia.]
Clamping down on refugees will not save Lebanon from the pandemic
Palestinian and Syrian refugees need adequate testing and healthcare, not more restrictions on their movement.
Young Palestinian musicians challenge ‘system of oppression’
The Palestine Youth Orchestra is touring Europe, having conducted rehearsals via Skype because of travel restrictions.
UN official devises blueprint for Israeli accountability
A UN investigator says the world should consider cutting ties with Israel in support of Palestinian quest for statehood.
How Stephen Hawking supported the Palestinian cause
The renowned scientist, who has passed away, will be remembered not only for his work, but his support for Palestine.
Cambridge slammed for ‘censoring’ Palestine BDS event
Activists condemn university’s alleged threat to stop the event unless Palestinian academic chairing it was removed.
UN slams Israel for ‘de-development’ of Palestine
New report reviews effects of Israel’s 50-year occupation of the Palestinian territories and settlement growth.