Palestine, Middle East News

UAE expresses concern over human rights violations in Palestine

The UAE has expressed deep concern over the continued use of excessive force by the occupying power in Palestine amidst the deafening silence of the international community.

Malaysia launches national fundraising campaign to support Palestinian refugees

The Government of Malaysia has launched a national fundraising campaign to support Palestine refugees through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

Arab League welcomes Paraguay decision to move embassy from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv

The Arab League welcomed, on Thursday, Paraguay's announcement that it would move its embassy in Israel from Jerusalem and back to Tel Aviv, saying the move would advance efforts to realise just peace, in line with international legitimacy resolutions.

King Salman orders hosting of 1,000 female and male pilgrims from Palestine

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has ordered the hosting, this year's Hajj, of 1,000 female and male pilgrims who are relatives of Palestinian martyrs, as part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Hajj Guests Programme, annually supervised by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance.

UN urges Israel to allow emergency aid into Gaza

A UN aid agency on Wednesday urged Israel to let emergency fuel into the Gaza Strip to avert the shutdown of hospitals and sanitation facilities.

UAE affirms long-term commitment to Palestinian people, UNRWA

The UAE affirmed its long-term commitment to the Palestinian people and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, UNRWA, during an open discussion held by the Security Council, on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian issue.

UNHCR 'deeply concerned' ahead of Palestinian village demolition

TBHF answers call for emergency aid to residents of Gaza

Following recent escalations of violence in Gaza, the Sharjah-based global humanitarian charity, The Big Heart Foundation, TBHF, has answered the call for emergency aid and strengthened its operations and alliances with some of the world’s leading relief agencies to provide essential supplies and services in Gaza, offering US$227,000 in support.

UN experts say Gaza health care at "breaking point"

The United Nations human rights experts have backed calls for a large-scale international response to the overwhelming health care needs of people living in Gaza.

UN agencies express outrage over killing of Palestinian volunteer medic in Gaza

Arab League requests Argentine to cancel football match with Israel in Al Quds

UN Security Council fails to adopt competing texts on protection of Palestinian civilians in Gaza

Surgeons, supplies being sent to Gaza to meet overwhelming medical needs :ICRC