Palestinian
Coverage of Palestinian in the Nexus archive.
- US efforts to deport Palestinian mosque leader rely on coerced confessions, witness testifies
Salah Sarsour, a U.S. legal permanent resident and Palestinian mosque leader, is fighting deportation ordered by the Trump administration, citing Israeli convictions from the 1980s and '90s. His attorney argues the Israeli convictions resulted from coerced confessions and lack evidence of terrorism ties. Testimonies detail mistreatment in Israeli custody and link his case to recent arrests of U.S. residents supporting Palestinians since the Israel-Hamas war began in October 2023.
- Hundreds of migrant children are stranded in Spain's Ceuta after mass crossing
Hundreds of migrant children are stranded in Spain's Ceuta after a mass crossing, with over 800 minors now in vulnerable situations. Many arrived during a chaotic surge that resulted in deaths, including an 8-year-old boy drowning and others separated from family. Spanish law mandates care for unaccompanied minors, but some face expulsion pressures.
- West Bank: Settler violence hits "all-time high"
Locals in the West Bank reported that Israeli forces shot and wounded at least one Palestinian and arrested three others while protecting Israeli settlers marching through villages. The incident occurred in the village of Tell near Nablus, where troops sealed off the area after ongoing raids and arrests since last weekend.
- Israeli military cracks down on West Bank village as settlers march in
Israeli forces shot and wounded at least one Palestinian, arrested three individuals, and closed entrances to the village of Tal in the West Bank as over 100 Israeli settlers marched towards the village. The incident occurred in the occupied West Bank.
- Israeli air strike in central Gaza kills one
An Israeli air strike in central Gaza killed one Palestinian, according to Al Jazeera, which cited medical sources at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital.
- Palestinian shot during settler march through West Bank towns
A Palestinian was shot and wounded during an Israeli settler march through several West Bank towns, sparking clashes with locals, first responders, the Israeli army, and an AFP journalist. The Palestinian Red Crescent reported treating a young man shot in the abdomen during a raid on the al-Junaid area in Nablus.
- How Israeli settler terrorism threatens the basics of Palestinian survival
The healthcare infrastructure in the occupied West Bank is collapsing due to Israeli settler attacks and accelerated settlement expansion, with incidents including the deaths of four Palestinians and two settlers in Tell, hospital raids by Israeli forces, and blocked access to emergency medical care. Settler violence and military restrictions have disrupted dialysis, childbirth, and ambulance services, threatening Palestinian survival.
- Photo of Israeli soldiers posing next to blindfolded Palestinian fuels anger online
A viral photo of two Israeli soldiers posing next to a blindfolded Palestinian, posted by Nikol Stelmashvski on Instagram, has sparked widespread online anger. The image, part of a series marking the end of Stelmashvski's military service, shows the soldiers smiling while the Palestinian sits on the ground with his head down.
- Photo of Israeli soldiers posing next to blindfolded Palestinian fuels anger online
A viral photo of two Israeli soldiers posing next to a blindfolded Palestinian sparked global outrage. The image, posted on an Israeli soldier's Instagram account and later removed, prompted accusations of dehumanization and comparisons to historical abuses like Abu Graib. Similar incidents involving Israeli soldiers sharing graphic content of Palestinians have been reported since the Gaza conflict began.
- Israel kills Palestinian, destroys mosque in Gaza
Israel killed a Palestinian and destroyed a mosque in Gaza. Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian family in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank.
- Israeli forces raid Qalandiya refugee camp, injure Palestinian
Israeli forces raided the Qalandiya refugee camp north of occupied East Jerusalem, injuring a Palestinian. Soldiers fired live ammunition, stopped vehicles, and deployed stun grenades and tear gas, according to the Wafa news agency and local sources.
- Trump faces backlash for using ‘Palestinian’ as an insult
US President Donald Trump is facing backlash after using 'Palestinian' as an insult while mocking a Democratic Senator.
- Palestinian killed in Israeli strike on Gaza City
A Palestinian was killed and another wounded in an Israeli drone strike targeting a cyclist and pedestrians in Gaza City's Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood, according to Wafa news agency citing medical sources.
- Israeli army kills Palestinian near Jenin, occupied West Bank
A Palestinian was killed by the Israeli army near Jenin, occupied West Bank, following an alleged stabbing attempt on an Israeli soldier. Two Palestinians were shot after an Israeli settler was stabbed in Nablus governorate.
- ‘Back from the dead’: The continuing agony over Gaza’s 9,500 missing people
A Palestinian's unexpected return to life after his family held a funeral underscores the ongoing anguish of Gaza's 9,500 missing people, whose families remain without answers.
- Israel demolishes Palestinian home in Masafer Yatta
Israel demolished a Palestinian home in Masafer Yatta. The incident occurred in the Masafer Yatta area.
- Democratic Socialists of America platform backs Palestinian ‘right to resist’
Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) platform supports Palestinian 'right to resist' and calls for abolishing the US Senate, presidency, and Supreme Court. The movement includes Mamdani and Ocasio-Cortez as notable members.
- Palestinian killed, others injured, in Israeli air strike on motorcycle in Gaza City
A Palestinian was killed and several others injured in an Israeli air strike targeting a motorcycle in Gaza City's Tel al-Hawa neighbourhood. The incident raises the Gaza Strip's death toll to at least 73,232 since October 2023.
- US Congressman denies existence of Palestinians in interview
US Congressman Randy Fine claims there is no such thing as Palestinian in an interview on The Next Generation show.
- Lawyer warns detained Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya is in critical condition
A lawyer for Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya reports he is in critical condition. The doctor is currently detained.
- Eight Palestinians killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza over past 24 hours
Eight Palestinians were killed and 26 injured in Israeli attacks across Gaza over the past 24 hours. One person died in an attack on Salah al-Din Street in Gaza City, while a drone strike in Sheikh Radwan injured two. The Gaza Health Ministry reported a total of 1,053 Palestinian deaths and 3,406 injuries since the October ceasefire began.
- Police find possible terror tunnel running from West Bank toward Jerusalem, arrest 2
Police discovered a possible terror tunnel running from the West Bank toward Jerusalem and arrested two individuals. DNA evidence led to the arrests of a Palestinian and an East Jerusalem man; no weapons were found, but authorities are investigating whether the tunnel was intended for a terror attack or smuggling workers.
- Israeli strike kills Palestinian girl on her way to sit exam
A 17-year-old Palestinian girl, Raghad Ashour, was killed by an Israeli strike while walking to school to take an exam.
- Trump envoy Witkoff headed to Switzerland for Iran nuclear talks, Axios reports
Trump envoy Witkoff is heading to Switzerland for Iran nuclear talks, as reported by Axios. Aid Jared Kushner is already on site. A 20-year-old Palestinian was killed and Israelis were injured in a car crash near Ma’ale Adumim.
- Gaza post-‘ceasefire’ deaths hit 983 as Israeli attack targets refugee camp
An Israeli attack in Gaza's Bureij refugee camp killed one person, while a disabled Palestinian was shot in the occupied West Bank. Post-ceasefire deaths in Gaza have reached 983.
- ‘The future is peace’: An Israeli-Palestinian call for reconciliation
Aziz Abu Sarah, a Palestinian, and Maoz Inon, an Israeli, co-authored a book titled 'The Future is Peace' to advocate for reconciliation between their communities and end the cycle of violence. Their work, published in April, seeks to mobilize international support for peace.
- 'They destroyed the future': Palestinian anger at rise in Israeli demolitions in East Jerusalem
Palestinian homes in occupied East Jerusalem are being demolished to make way for a park, sparking anger among Palestinians who describe the action as destroying their future.
- Embattled Palestinian president of Oxford Union: ‘I’m not resigning’
Arwa Elrayess, the first Palestinian to lead the University of Oxford's debating society, faces challenges from falsehoods but refuses to resign.
- Meet the Mamdani-endorsed candidate that could become the first Palestinian in New York Senate
Aber Kawas, a Palestinian-American Democratic Socialist from Queens, is running for New York Senate District 12 and has received endorsement from Zohran Mamdani. If elected, she could become the first Palestinian in the New York Senate. Kawas emphasizes community organizing and civic engagement, drawing on her experiences as a Palestinian immigrant and her father's deportation following 9/11.
- Police nab 2 suspects in Huwara settler rampage; IDF yet to identify uniformed assailant
Police arrested two suspects in their 30s linked to a settler rampage in Huwara, with more arrests anticipated. The IDF is investigating whether a man seen in full army fatigues beating a Palestinian was a soldier.
- One killed, five wounded in shooting attack in Israel: Medics
A shooting attack in Israel resulted in one death and five injuries, according to medics. Israeli police identified the suspect as a Palestinian with Israeli citizenship.
- Outrage over Palestinian ‘dog rape’ joke at Tribeca Film Festival
A US influencer and actor caused outrage at the Tribeca Film Festival by making a joke mocking Palestinians who are allegedly subject to rape in Israeli prisons.
- 1 lightly hurt as Palestinian car hits settlers who blocked West Bank road and hurled stones
A Palestinian car rammed Israeli settlers blocking a West Bank road who were hurling stones, lightly injuring one person. The suspect and others were arrested, but no arrests were reported among the Israeli rioters.
- 1 lightly hurt as Palestinian hits settlers who blocked West Bank road and hurled stones at cars
A Palestinian used a vehicle to strike Israeli settlers who had blocked a West Bank road and thrown stones at cars, resulting in one person being lightly injured. The ramming suspect and several others were arrested, though no arrests were reported among the Israeli rioters.
- Microsoft to tighten human rights measures after inquiry into Israel’s use of its tech
Microsoft has announced new human-rights controls for its work with national security agencies following an inquiry into the Israeli military's use of its cloud technology for mass surveillance of Palestinians, as revealed by the Guardian. The measures include changes to oversight of employees with foreign government security clearances.
- Schoolchildren flee Israeli raid in occupied West Bank
Palestinian children fled through the streets of Burqa after Israeli forces raided and evacuated schools in the occupied West Bank village of Nablus. The incident occurred in a sensitive geopolitical area. Israeli forces were involved in the evacuation.
- ‘God gave us this city’: Israeli nationalists join Jerusalem Day protest to mark city’s capture
Israeli nationalist demonstrators marched through Jerusalem to mark the anniversary of the city's capture and annexation, chanting slogans such as 'Death to Arabs' and waving flags. The event was state-sponsored and culminated with the national security minister unfurling an Israeli flag in front of the al-Aqsa mosque. This annual assertion of Jewish control over Palestinian east Jerusalem has grown more extreme in recent years.
- Ex-prisoners recount abuse in Israeli detention centres
Former Palestinian detainees are speaking out about torture and sexual violence they faced in Israeli detention centres. The abuse allegedly occurred in Israeli detention. Former prisoners are sharing their experiences.
- Israeli strike kills colonel in Gaza police force, say Palestinian medics
An Israeli strike in western Khan Younis city killed Colonel Naseem al-Kalazani and wounded at least 17 others in a targeted attack on his vehicle. The attack was carried out by the Israeli military. The incident occurred in the Gaza Strip.
- Newborn born in Nablus a day after his father was killed in Israeli raid
A Palestinian newborn's father was killed in an Israeli raid in Nablus, and the child was born a day later. The incident occurred in Nablus and involved Israeli forces. The family welcomed the newborn amidst the tragic circumstances.