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Australia no longer recognizes Jerusalem (Palestine) as Israel’s capital

24Oct

By Azmat Shabbir2 Comments

Global

Australia no longer recognizes Jerusalem (Palestine) as Israel’s capital

Australia said Tuesday it would no longer recognize West Jerusalem (Palestine) as Israel’s capital, reversing a contentious decision by the previous conservative government. The change in government policy around Jerusalem, which occurred during the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah, is said. The Israeli government called the decision "extremely disappointing" and summoned the Australian ambassador. In a statement, Prime Minister Yair Lapid said: "In light of the way this decision was made in Australia, we can only hope that the Australian government will handle other matters more seriously and professionally." Foreign Minister Penny Wong said: 'The city's status should be decided through peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians, not through unilateral decisions.' "We will not...

Rapid response team from Palestine started flood relief activities in DI Khan

24Sep

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

Global

Rapid response team from Palestine started flood relief activities in DI Khan

A rapid response team from Palestine under the instructions of Palestinian President Mehmood Abbass arrived in Pakistan. The team comprises medical experts and social workers that would help Pakistan authorities assess and assist the situation. The team arrived in Pakistan on Saturday. Palestinian authorities have said that at these difficult times the whole Palestinian nation is standing along with them. Pakistan being a Muslim country has never left Palestine alone. The Palestinian team is currently operating at full capacity in the Dera Ismail Khan region. The team constitutes of medical experts which will fulfill the need for doctors wherever needed. Moreover, members of the Red Crescent and Civil Defense experts are also members of the team. Also See: After floods, malaria is prev...

There is no mention of Israel on the FIFA 2022 Qatar website

21Aug

By Muhammad Dastageer Shams1 Comment

Sports

There is no mention of Israel on the FIFA 2022 Qatar website

It was recently discovered by Israeli world cup goers that Winterhill Hospitality is authorized by FIFA to sell and distribute FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 tickets through their online store, but instead shows "Occupied Palestinian Territories" when they search for their country. Prior to being changed to "Palestine", the listing displayed "Palestinian Territory, Occupied". Social media users have had mixed reactions to the change, with pro-Palestine and Palestinian activists appreciating the move while Israelis and Zionists condemned the move as "disgraceful" or "anti-Semitic."". As reported by the Jewish Chronicle, a spokesperson for MATCH Hospitality said: "Our sales agent in Palestine is Winterhill Hospitality, based in Hong Kong. The company, along with BH Hospitality, has been ap...

Israel continue to attack Palestinians in Al-Aqsa during Ramadan

19Apr

By Muhammad Dastageer Shams1 Comment

Latest

Israel continue to attack Palestinians in Al-Aqsa during Ramadan

Israeli forces targeted Palestinians outside the Old City of Jerusalem for the second night on Saturday as Muslim worshippers prayed at the nearby Al-Aqsa Mosque. Palestinians in Al-Aqsa Moreover, Stones were thrown, fires were started, and police barricades were destroyed as Palestinian youths hurled rocks, lit fires, and ripped down police barricades near the Old City gates as officers on horseback and with riot gear fired stun grenades and water cannons at them. According to the Palestine Red Crescent, more than 80 people were injured, including minors and a 1-year-old. The Israeli police have confirmed that one of their officers was injured. The government does not want us to pray. Every day, a fight breaks out; there is an altercation every day. Almost every day, there ar...

Israel-Palestine Conflict: Silwan faces forced demolishment

3Jul

By Maru J2 Comments

Global

Israel-Palestine Conflict: Silwan faces forced demolishment

Israeli Settlers are forcing Palestinians settled in Silwan to demolish their own homes. The ones who wont comply with the Israeli settlers will have to pay huge amount of fee. SILWAN, PALESTINE - Sunday, June 27th was the deadline issued to 13 families in Silwan who were asked to demolish their own homes. Failing to do so, the Palestinians in Silwan will have to pay around 6000 USD (20,000 NIS). https://twitter.com/Timesofgaza/status/1410292936626016257 Israel claimed that the neighborhood in Silwan is illegally built. Hence have asked the Palestinian owners to leave their properties for the Jewish settlers or pay a hefty amount when the Jews come to demolish the houses themselves. This is the reason a video of young men demolishing their houses with hammers circulated arou...