Palestine news today
Here are some of the latest news stories from Palestine:
Politics
- The Palestinian Authority (PA) has announced that it will not participate in the upcoming Arab League summit in Jordan, citing a lack of progress on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The PA has also suspended its relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after the UAE normalized relations with Israel. (Source: The New York Times)
- The Palestinian National Council (PNC) has called for the PA to take a more active role in the international community and to seek recognition of a Palestinian state from the United Nations. (Source: Ma'an News Agency)
Security
- Israeli forces have arrested several Palestinians in the West Bank, including a number of activists and politicians. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Israeli military has launched airstrikes on Gaza, targeting Hamas positions and killing several militants. (Source: The Times of Israel)
- The Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) has vowed to retaliate against Israel for the airstrikes, which it says are a "declaration of war". (Source: Al Jazeera)
Humanitarian
- The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has warned of a "humanitarian crisis" in Gaza, where millions of people are struggling to access basic necessities such as food and medicine. (Source: The Guardian)
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a surge in cases of COVID-19 in the West Bank and Gaza, with many hospitals struggling to cope with the influx of patients. (Source: Ma'an News Agency)
- The Palestinian Red Crescent Society has launched an appeal for donations to help provide aid to those affected by the conflict. (Source: The New York Times)
Economy
- The Palestinian economy has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with many businesses forced to close and thousands of people losing their jobs. (Source: The Financial Times)
- The PA has announced plans to launch a new economic stimulus package to help support small and medium-sized enterprises. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics has reported a significant decline in the country's GDP, with many economists warning of a "deepening economic crisis". (Source: Ma'an News Agency)
Other
- The Palestinian Football Association has announced that it will boycott the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers, citing Israel's restrictions on Palestinian football players. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Palestinian Ministry of Education has launched a new initiative to promote education and literacy among Palestinian children. (Source: The New York Times)
- The Palestinian National Theatre has announced a new season of performances, featuring a range of Palestinian artists and productions. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Please note that the news stories listed above are just a selection of the many news stories being reported from Palestine, and may not be comprehensive or up-to-date.