[This is a roundup of news articles and other materials circulating on Palestine and reflects a wide variety of opinions. It does not reflect the views of the Palestine Page Co-Editors or of Jadaliyya. You may send your own recommendations for inclusion in each roundup to Palestine@jadaliyya.com.]
The Occupation Forces
IOF Raze Al-Araqeeb Palestinian Village for the 98th Time Israeli bulldozers destroyed al-Araqeeb village in the Negev for the 98th time.
IOF Raze 7 Acres of Land South of Bethlehem, Leaves Wreck Behind the occupation forces demolished and razed over 7 acres of land outside of Bethlehem.
Israeli Forces Injure Young Palestinian, Fire at Farmers in Gaza Israeli troops injured eighteen-year-old Ayman Sahabani by shooting at him in Gaza.
Israel Delivers Demolition Notices for EU Funded Water Tanks in Hebron Israeli authorities issued demolition notices for the removal of water tanks funded by the EU in Hebron.
Israeli Forces Detain Palestinian Teens, Fire Tear Gas at Ramallah-Area Schools Israeli forces stormed Beituniya, detained two teenagers, and fired teargas into schools.
Israel Dismantles EU-Funded Homes in Jerusalem-Area Bedouin Neighborhood ninety Palestinian Bedouins were left homeless after Israeli forces dismantled EU-donated homes.
Israeli Forces Detain 24 Palestinians, Including Former Minister, in Overnight Raids twenty four Palestinians were detained by Israeli forces in raids in the West Bank and Jerusalem.
Domestic Politics
Everything Israel Does is Part of a Plan, Not a Forced "Response" to "Terrorism" In the wake of the 68th anniversary of the Nakba, this article challenges the misconception that Israel practices “self-defense.”
Jewish Labour Movement Publishes Bitter Attack on Jewish Critics of Israel JLM has published an attack against Jewish critics of Israel, claiming that they are not actually Jewish.
Palestinian Foreign Ministry Denounces Jewish Decree Calling for the Killing of Palestinian Citizens The Palestinian Foreign Ministry has recently criticized a decree issued by a number of Jewish rabbis which calls for the indiscriminate killing of Palestinians.
Black Panthers and Diaspora Palestinians Illuminate Shared Struggle on Nakba Day The Black Panthers and members of the Palestinian Diaspora in Oakland California joined forces on Nakba Day to highlight injustices.
Israeli Terror Leader to be Released from "Administrative Detention" Meir Ettinger, who killed a Palestinian baby and his parents in July 2015, will be released after ten months of prison time.
Palestinian National Congress Demands UN Implement the Right of Return The PNC demanded that the United Nations implement Resolution 194, guaranteeing the right of return.
Foreign Policy
New Report Breaks Down the Israel Lobby in the European Union A report entitled The Israel Lobby and the European Union is being released by the Public Interest Investigations and Spinwatch.
Support for Palestine Growing Despite Media Bias In spite of the media being bias, more of the youth generation are expressing their support for Palestine.
Media Forum Helps Boost Image of Palestine The second International Palestinian Conference for Media and Communications is being held in Istanbul, Turkey, which encourages dialogue and discussions regarding the conflict facing Palestinians.
PA: France Postpones Preliminary Meeting for Peace Conference According to the French president, Francois Hollande, the preliminary peace meeting for Palestine was cancelled due to the fact that Secretary of State John Kerry would not be in attendance.
Palestinian Factions: France`s Postponement of Meeting Proves Failure of Peace Initiatives After a peace meeting in Paris has been postponed, many Palestinians are voicing that this is proof that peace is not taken seriously.
Settlers and Illegal Settlements
IOF Demolish Palestinian`s Home to Connect Two Settlements, Jerusalem A home belonging to a Palestinian family was demolished in order to implement a road to connect two illegal settlements.
Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinian Mother and Child in Hebron Israeli settlers attacked a woman and her children with pepper spray on Friday.
Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions
Defend Right to Boycott Israel, Urge European NGOs, Political Parties three hundred human rights organizations and political parties across Europe are demanding that the EU defend the right to take part in BDS.
Why Israel Views Peaceful Activism as a Threat With the recent travel ban on Omar Barghouti, Israel responds to international peace activists out of malice.
BDS Movement Slams UK Government Attack on Palestine Solidarity The BDS National Committee has accused the UK government of attacking and “eroding respect for international law” regarding the BDS movement.
Law
Arab Parliament Speaker Condemns Torture of Children in Israeli Jails Ahmed Al-Jarwan recently condemned the practices of Israeli soldiers against Palestinian children in Israeli jails.
Economy and Development
Israel Damages Cereal Crops in Gaza Wheat and barley crops in Gaza are under constant siege due to Israeli gunfire. Their irrigation networks have also experienced structural damage.