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.
93,000 children vaccinated in polio immunization campaign in Gaza
Ramallah (WAFA): The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) said that it was able to vaccinate about 93,000 children under the age of ten in the central areas of the Gaza Strip, as part of the second round of the polio immunization campaign.
Prime Minister announces national team for Reconstruction of Gaza Strip
Ramallah (WAFA) Palestinian Prime Minister, Mohammad Mustafa, announced the formation of the National Team for the Reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, led by the Ministry of Planning.
A year of solidarity: Global support for Palestine amidst ongoing Israeli genocide
Ramallah (WAFA): As the world marks one year since the outbreak of the Israeli genocidal onslaught on Gaza, a wave of solidarity has surged across the globe, uniting citizens and grassroots movements alike in their condemnation of the atrocities inflicted upon the Palestinian people.
Security Council members renew support for UN Secretary-General Guterres
New York (WAFA): Members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) renewed their support to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres after Israel declared him «persona non grata,» as reported by Anadolu Agency (AA).
South Africa to present new evidence of crimes against Palestinians to ICJ
Ramallah (WAFA): A member of the African National Congress Executive Committee confirmed that South Africa will soon present additional evidence of the occupation’s crimes against the Palestinian people to the International Court of Justice, which will show the sheer magnitude of these crimes and prove the commission of genocide against them.
