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As Fatah meets, a time bomb ticks in Palestinian camps
Fatah's political divisions are fuelling an explosive mix of unemployment and lack of opportunity in the camps of the West Bank Hatem Abu Rezeq, 31, who lives in the Balata refugee camp, shows bullet holes left by the Palestinian forces overnight (Elia Ghorbiah/MEE) Published date: 29 November 2016 17:23 UTC | Last update: 3 years 9 months ago The Palestinian camps are on edge.
From waste to taste: Brazil's fight against food waste
Inside Feira da Gloria, one of the many local markets in Rio de Janeiro where local farmers sell their wares. Open every Sunday, the market is home to produce stands, tapioca stalls, fish and seafood sections, and more. Nearly 1.3 billion tonnes of food is wasted every year, more than a third of food production worldwide. The amount of food wasted globally every year is enough to feed two billion people.
Hamas wins student elections at Birzeit University for third year
The university is a hub of political activism, and the student vote is considered a reflection of the Palestinian political climate For the third consecutive year, Hamas won the most student council seats at Birzeit University, a bellwether of West Bank politics, on Wednesday in Ramallah.
Palestinian protest sends message to Trump over US embassy move
Protestors describe President-elect's support for locating embassy in Jerusalem as 'declaration of war on the Palestinian people' Palestinians protest in Nablus against the plans of President-elect Trump to move the US embassy to Jerusalem (MEE/Mohammad Turabi) RAMALLAH, Occupied West Bank - Hundreds of Palestinians protested on Thursday in different city centres of the West Bank against Donald Trump’s support for moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, and in condemnation of the...
As Fatah meets, a time bomb ticks in the Palestinian camps
Fatah's political divisions are fuelling an explosive mix of unemployment and lack of opportunity in the camps of the West Bank Hatem Abu Rezeq, 31, who lives in the Balata refugee camp, shows bullet holes left by the Palestinian forces overnight (Elia Ghorbiah/MEE) The Palestinian camps are on edge. Often they are subject to raids and arrests by the Palestinian Authority (PA), as its forces try to locate those it accuses of murder, arms smuggling and drug trafficking.
WATCH: Bringing Palestinians closer to home - and one another
Tijwal Safar takes us on a journey to Deir Balout village, a Palestinian town located in the northern West Bank Once a month, a new initiative, Tijwal Safar, takes at least 100 young Palestinians to locations across the occupied territories to build awareness of Palestinian land and history. Often touring Palestinian land that is at risk of being confiscated or turned into Israeli settlements, the project runs daylong trips, giving Palestinians a chance to explore important historical sites.
Wounded Palestinian shot dead by Israeli soldier mourned in Hebron
Palestinian mourners bear the body of Abdel Fattah al-Sharif through the streets of Hebron on Saturday (MEE/Anas Abu Rmeilah) HEBRON, West Bank - Hundreds of mourners on Saturday attended the funeral of Abdel Fattah al-Sharif, who was shot dead by an Israeli soldier while lying wounded on the ground, a slaying captured by the Israeli rights group B’Tselem on a video that sparked international outrage.
After nearly 20 years, first Palestinian national museum opens
Years in the making, the first Palestinian national museum to 'preserve Palestinian people's memory' is inaugurated The $28 million museum is the first green building in the Occupied Territories (MEE/Elia Gorbiah/Alaa Daraghme) BIRZEIT, West Bank – After nearly 20 years of planning and construction, the Palestinian national museum – the first of its kind and touted as ‘a safe place for unsafe ideas’ - opened on Wednesday.
Hamas wins student elections at major West Bank university
Observers say student elections at Birzeit Univerity are indication of overall Palestinian political mood Election results announced by Dr. Ahmad Al-Ahmad, head of elections preparatory committee and chairman of student affairs at Birzeit University (MEE/Elia Ghorbiah) Hamas won a plurality of student council seats at Birzeit Univerity, a bellwether of West Bank politics.
"He had his words, his camera... they killed it all": Pain and sorrow in Qalandia refugee camp
"He had his words, his camera... they killed it all": Pain and sorrow in Qalandia refugee camp Published date: 29 March 2016 10:17 BST | Last update: 7 years 1 week ago
VIDEO: Palestinian students reach for tech future with remote control glove
A trio of computer engineering students at Birzeit University in Ramallah designed a glove that can control and operate a robotic car. Mohammad Zyoud, Mohammad Atiyyeh and Suhaib Tawafsheh toiled for eight months and spent only $150 working on the robot. The glove, using sensors and special electronic equipment, can send specific instructions and move the vehicle around. Whoever wears the glove has direct control over the car’s speed and direction through special sensors.
'March of 50,000' Palestinian teachers defy roadblocks to protest pay
Organisers say that up to 50,000 teachers marched in Ramallah today as tensions with the PA escalate Ramallah, Occupied West Bank - Palestinian security forces threw a ring of steel around Ramallah on Tuesday in a vain attempt to prevent striking school teachers from marching on the headquarters of the Council of Ministers to demand better pay and employment rights.
IN PICTURES: Town near Hebron holds large funeral for 4 slain Palestinians
Saeir, a town north of Hebron, has been a hotspot for clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinians Mourners carry the body of Muhannad Kawazbeh towards the cemetery in Saeir (MEE/Abdallah Mutan) SAEIR, West Bank - Four Palestinians from the village of Saeir, who allegedly attempted to stab Israeli soldiers in two separate incidents in occupied West Bank, were shot and killed on Friday.
Israel demolishes home of Palestinian who sparked wave of violence
The Halabi family home north of Ramallah was demolished on Friday night amid clashes between soldiers and local residents Members of the Halabi family stand in the ruins of their demolished home (MEE/Shadi Hatem) Israeli forces on Friday night stormed the Surda neighbourhood, north of Ramallah in the Occupied West Bank and demolished a house that belongs to the family of a Palestinian who had carried out attacks against Israeli settlers.
Israel releases bodies of 7 Palestinians from Ramallah
Israeli authorities have refused to return the men's bodies until relatives pledge to bury them at night and forego mass funerals Palestinians gather at the funeral of a man killed in clashes with the Israeli security forces (AFP) On Thursday evening, Israel released the bodies of seven Palestinians who were shot dead by Israeli forces due to being accused to conduct operations against soldiers. The bodies were released to their families at the Ofer checkpoin west of Ramallah in the West Bank.
IN PICTURES: Palestinian women take part in the protests
Women have stood at the front lines, throwing stones and providing first aid Hundreds of Palestinian women resisted along with Palestinian men throughout the clashes at Al-Balou neighborhood near Beit-El settlement Thousands of Palestinian youth are resisting against Israeli forces all across the occupied territories and have called for the Third Intifada.
IN PICTURES: Palestinian women of the Third Intifada
Women have stood at the front lines, throwing stones and providing first aid Hundreds of Palestinian women resisted along with Palestinian men throughout the clashes at Al-Balou neighborhood near Beit-El settlement Thousands of Palestinian youth are resisting Israeli forces all across the occupied territories, calling for a Third Intifada.
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