Minister Assaf urges Arab Media to focus on developments in Palestine and counter Israeli narratives
Abu Dhabi (WAFA): Minister Ahmed Assaf, the General Supervisor of the Official Palestinian Media, urged Arab media outlets to maintain their focus on covering developments in Palestine, which has endured over 14 months of relentless aggression by the Israeli occupation. He made these remarks during the 20th regular session of the Executive Office of the Arab Information Ministers Council, held in Abu Dhabi.
Prime Minster: What is happening in Gaza is full-fledged war crime and failure of humanity
Cairo (WAFA) During his speech at Cairo Ministerial Conference to strengthen humanitarian response in the Gaza Strip, the Ppalestinian Prime Minister, Mohammad Mustafa, said that «Gaza has been subjected to an ongoing genocidal war for more than 14 months, and until now, systematic and comprehensive destruction of over 80% of the infrastructure continues, particularly hospitals, schools, water and sewage networks, along with the spread of epidemics and diseases, and the interruption of electricity, water, and fuel.
ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant must be complied with
Geneva (WAFA): United Nations human rights experts urged full compliance with the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest warrants issued against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
President Abbas affirms that Israeli occupation is destined to end
Ramallah (WAFA) President Mahmoud Abbas affirmed that the Israeli occupation of the territories of the State of Palestine is destined to end.
ICC Prosecutor Khan urges members to comply with arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant
The Hague (WAFA): The International Criminal Court (ICC)’s Prosecutor Karim Khan has urged the body’s 124 members to act on arrest warrants issued against Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant.
CAIR Action urges US congress to support resolution blocking $20 billion weapons sale to Israel
Washington (WAFA): CAIR Action, one of the leading Muslim political organizations in the United States, called on Congress to support the Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRD) introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders to block a $20 billion weapons transfer to Israel. This vote marks a pivotal moment—the first-ever Congressional effort to halt U.S. arms sales to Israel amidst its ongoing military campaign in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon, where tens of thousands of civilians have been killed.
President Abbas reaffirms commitment to Palestinian rights on 36th anniversary of Declaration of Independence
Palestinian News and Info Agency (WAFA) November 16, 2024, Ramallah (WAFA): On the eve of the 36th anniversary of the Palestinian Declaration of Independence, President Mahmoud Abbas reaffirmed Palestine’s unwavering commitment to its national rights and principles.
Alert for immediate opening of Gaza border crossings to address famine
Ramallah (WAFA): The Independent Commission for Human Rights (ICHR) issued an alert for the United Nations (UN) urging the organization to secure the immediate reopening of the Gaza border crossings to address the unfolding famine.
World Health Organization describes Israeli’s Knesset decision to ban UNRWA as unacceptable
Ramallah (WAFA) The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, warned that Israel’s ban on the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) inside Israel would have devastating consequences, and «this is unacceptable.»
PLO Executive Committee rejects Israeli plan to displace Palestinians
Ramallah (WAFA) The Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) held a meeting chaired by President, Mahmoud Abbas. The meeting began with a moment of silence for the martyrs of the Palestinian people who have fallen victims to the ongoing Israeli genocidal war against the Palestinian people.
