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A poster of Palestinian FA chief Jibril Rajoub with Argentina's soccer player Messi is seen during Rajoub's news conference, in Ramallah, West Bank. | Photo: Reuters

Israel To Ask FIFA to Ban Argentina From World Cup Over 'Religious Discrimination' After Canceled Match

The Football Federation of Israel and the company in charge of organizing the now-canceled friendly match between Argentina and Israel will demand FIFA expel the Argentine team from the 2018 World Cup in Russia due to alleged “religious discrimination.”

June 9, 2018
Published in Sports

If the proposed bill is approved human rights defenders who document violations like detaining children could face up to 5 years in prison. | Photo: Reuters

After Gaza 'Massacre' Israeli Parliament Proposes Bill to Ban Photographing, Recording Soldiers

Amid worldwide condemnation of Israel’s use of lethal force against Palestinian protesters in Gaza, officials in Israel's parliament have proposed a bill, which would effectively ban the collection of evidence relating to the human rights and other abuses committed by members of the army.

May 26, 2018
Published in World News

PALESTINE | At Least 25 Palestinians Injured by Israel in Gaza

Gaza, May 25 (Prensa Latina) At least 25 Palestinian protesters were injured today by shots fired by Israeli soldiers who continued repressing the protests of the Great Return March along the border fence of the Gaza Strip.

May 25, 2018
Published in World News

Politicians and unions in France have urged Emmanual Macron's government to take a stance against Israel for its 'crimes against humanity.' | Photo: Sadak Souici / Le Pictorium

Israeli Attack on Palestinians Prompts International Backlash

Israel's latest attack on Palestinian protesters in Gaza, which killed 60 and injured thousands with live ammunition, has generated a widespread backlash.

May 18, 2018
Published in World News

According to the U.N. at least 12 children were murdered by Israeli forces. | Photo: Reuters

Gaza: United Nations Votes to Launch War Crimes Investigation Into Israeli Army's 'Use of Force'

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) voted to immediately dispatch a team of international experts to Gaza to determine whether Israel committed war crimes by shooting Palestinian protesters participating in the Great March of Return.

May 18, 2018
Published in World News

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shout slogans during a protest against the U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem, near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul. | Photo: Reuters

Turkey Tells Israeli Ambassador to Leave over Gaza Killings

Turkey told Israel's ambassador to leave the country Tuesday after Israeli forces killed 60 Palestinians during protests on the Gaza border against the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem.

May 15, 2018
Published in World News

Israel Attacks Targets in Gaza Strip

Gaza, Apr 11 (Prensa Latina) Israeli tanks shelled today several points in the eastern part of Gaza City, allegedly belonging to the Palestinian Hamas movement.

April 12, 2018
Published in World News

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures as he addresses a health conference in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 27, 2018. REUTERS/Amir Cohen/File Photo

Israel's Netanyahu Puts African Migrant Deal with UNHCR on Hold

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday he was putting on hold an agreement with the UN refugee agency to relocate thousands of African migrants to Western countries.

April 3, 2018
Published in World News

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