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Wednesday 22 March 2023

# Palestine

Last year
2022
Ben & Jerry's sues Unilever to block distribution in Israeli settlements
In July last year, Ben & Jerry’s said it would no longer sell its ice cream in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories.
# shireen abu akleh
'We are incredulous': Family of Shireen Abu Akleh condemn result of US probe into her death
The US said the journalist was likely killed by Israeli gunfire, but said there was no reason to believe she was shot intentionally.
# shireen abu akleh
Israel to examine bullet that killed journalist Shireen Abu Akleh with US experts
The Palestinian-American journalist was killed while covering a raid by the Israel Defense Forces.
# Palestine
Palestinian teenager shot by Israeli forces dies
A Palestinian medical source said that the teen was wounded in Jaba, a village in the Jenin governorate of the northern West Bank.
# Palestine
Three Palestinians killed in Israeli operation in West Bank
Israeli forces opened fire on the vehicle in which the three men were travelling.
# Temple Mount
Jerusalem on high alert ahead of Israeli 'flag march'
Hamas warned against marchers passing through the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, saying it would use “all possibilities” to confront them.
# European Parliament
EU delegation to Gaza cancels trip after chair denied entry to Israel
Ireland South MEP Grace O’Sullivan, who was one of the delegates, criticised the decision.
# West Bank
Independent probe points to Israeli gunfire in journalist Shireen Abu Akleh's death
Israel and the Palestinians are locked in a war of narratives that already has put Israel on the defensive.
# Palestine
Palestinians mourn Israel's creation amid outcry over raid on journalist's funeral
The annual demonstrations across the occupied West Bank, annexed east Jerusalem and inside Israel came with tensions high over the killing of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh.
# shireen abu akleh
Israeli police to probe violence at journalist's funeral after outrage over 'disgraceful' scenes
Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney said the violence at Shireen Abu Akleh’s funeral “should be roundly condemned”.
# shireen abu akleh
Coffin is dropped as Israeli police beat mourners at funeral of Al Jazeera journalist
Recent days have seen an outpouring of grief from across the Palestinian territories and the wider Arab world.
# shireen abu akleh
Palestinians honour journalist killed in Israeli army raid after rejecting probe into her death
The Palestinian Authority has rejected holding a joint probe with Israel.
# Book of condolences
Book of condolences to be opened in Dublin for journalist shot dead in Israeli army raid
Messages will be compiled and sent to the family of Shireen Abu Akleh.
# West Bank
UN demands probe into killing of Al Jazeera journalist during Israeli army raid in West Bank
Al Jazeera said Shireen Abu Akleh, a prominent figure in the channel’s Arabic news service, was shot “deliberately” and “in cold blood” by Israeli troops.
# Middle East
Two Palestinians shot dead by Israelis in occupied West Bank
At least 18 Israelis have been killed in five attacks since March.
# West Bank
Palestinians lose two-decade court battle over land claimed for Israeli military training
An Israeli High Court decision has approved the eviction of roughly 1,000 Palestinian villagers to make way for a military training zone.
# Israel
Two injured in fresh clashes at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque, Red Crescent says
The police said they had repelled “dozens of rioters” who had been “throwing stones and other objects” at the security forces.
# Jerusalem
Arrests after Palestinian group claims killing of West Bank settler guard
There are raised fears of another armed conflict similar to an 11-day war last year between Israel and Hamas.
# UN
UN 'deeply concerned' by violence in Jerusalem
The violence has sparked international fears of a major escalation, similar to last year when an 11-day war took place.
Over 20 people wounded in new Jerusalem violence
Temple Mount is the holiest place in Judaism and third-holiest in Islam.
# Shooting
Israeli soldiers shoot Palestinian ‘firebomber’
The killing raises to four the number of Palestinians who have died in the past 24 hours in a wave of violence over Ramadan.
# Palestine
Ireland to send €6 million to UN fund supporting Palestinian refugees
The funding will be used in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip for humanitarian and development needs.
# West Bank
Two Palestinians killed by Israel troops in separate incidents in West Bank
A 16-year-old died in an exchange of fire with troops carrying out an arrest raid outside the city of Nablus.
Voices
Mike Murphy: Why I’m supporting a call on the EU to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements
The broadcaster lends his support to a group of NGOs seeking an end to EU trade with Israeli settlements in occupied territories.
Voices
Former AG of Israel: With great sadness I conclude that my country is now an apartheid regime
Michael Benyair, former Attorney General of Israel, agrees with Amnesty International.
# Language
Taoiseach will not follow Amnesty International in using 'apartheid' in relation to Israel
Micheál Martin said using the term apartheid would not “add anything right now”.
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# West Bank
Israeli soldiers hunt Palestinian suspects after West Bank settler killing
The army, which said Palestinian “terrorists” carried out the attack, deployed three extra battalions as well as special forces.
# Israel
One dead and three wounded in Jerusalem shooting
The shooter was killed by police.
Voices
Opinion: I could face 15 years in prison if stopped by Israeli border patrol on my way home to Cork
Cork woman Dr Susan Power, a human rights lawyer, asks Simon Coveney to advocate for six NGOs designated as terrorist organisations by Israel.
# Palestine
Coveney 'concerned' over Israel's labelling of Palestinian NGOs as terrorist organisations
The EU is seeking clarification from Israeli authorities
# West Bank
US criticises Israeli settlements on Palestinian land
The criticism by President Joe Biden’s administration was some of the strongest in years on Israel.
# beautiful world
Sally Rooney explains why Israeli publisher was blocked from translating new book
The author’s previous two novels were translated by Israel-based Modan.
# rare meeting
Palestinian president and Israeli defence minister hold first high-level talks in years
A source close to PM Naftali Bennett has insisted his government had no plans to reboot peace talks.
Voices
Opinion: As Irish schools reopen, consider children in Palestine who face horrendous hardship
Many Palestinian children will face violence at the hands of Israeli soldiers and settlers as they return to school.
# Palestine
Israeli gunfire kills Palestinian teenager during West Bank clashes
Imad Khaled Saleh Hashash died after sustaining a gunshot wound to the head.
# Protests
Israeli warplanes bomb Gaza after border clashes
The escalation comes three months since Israel and Hamas reached a truce following their deadliest fighting in years.
# Demolition
Israel demolishes family home of Palestinian-American blamed for West Bank killing
Muntasser Shalaby was arrested two days after the death of a student in a shooting that wounded two others.
Israel seeks renewal of controversial family unification ban against Arab citizens
The ban blocks Arab residents and citizens extending rights to Palestinian spouses in the West Bank and Gaza.
Voices
Explainer: Netanyahu staunchly supported Israeli settlements - what is the history of this controversial practice?
As Israel sees a change in leaders, Hannah McCarthy looks at the history of settlements and the controversy surrounding them.
# West Bank
15-year-old Palestinian shot dead in clashes with Israel army, medics say
The health ministry said six others were wounded by live gunfire.