Weather: Very hot and dry conditions with temperature 6 degrees Celsius above the average

Weather today in Palestine is very hot and dry in all districts with temperature 6°C above the seasonal average, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD). Winds are southwesterly to southeasterly, light to moderate, and sea waves are low. Temperature in the capital, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem is expected to reach a high of 31°C and a low of 23°C and in Ramallah and Hebron a high of 30°C and a

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Newspapers Review: The recent developments in occupied East Jerusalem focus of dailies

The recent developments in occupied East Jerusalem, particularly the police raid at Al-Aqsa Mosque in the old city and the large toll of injuries caused by the police attacks against worshippers, were highlighted on the front page of the three Palestinian Arabic dailies published today. “The occupation forces raid Al-Aqsa and suppress the worshippers injuring 163 and shuts the doors to the Al-Aqsa Mosque,” said the main front-page headline in

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As Palestinians in Israel prepare to rally in support of Jerusalem, Arabs condemn Israeli measures in the holy city

Palestinians in Israel have called for demonstrations today in support of Jerusalem as Arab countries and leaders strongly condemned the latest Israeli measures and attacks against Palestinian in the occupied holy city. The Arab Follow-Up Committee, which represents the Palestinians inside Israel, called for a mass rally today in support of Jerusalem in light of an escalation of Israeli aggression against the city’s Palestinian population including last night’s brutal attack

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EU calls for de-escalating situation in East Jerusalem, respect of status quo

The European Union today called for de-escalating the situation in East Jerusalem, 0particularly at Al-Aqsa Mosque, and to respect the status quo at the Muslim holy site. A statement by the EU spokesperson said the tensions and violence in the occupied West Bank, particularly in East Jerusalem, have dangerously risen over the past days, particularly following last night’s Israeli police raid of Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, also known as al-Haram Al-Sharif.

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COVID-19 claims the lives of 14 people in Palestine as 491 new cases were recorded in 24 hours

COVID-19 has claimed the lives of 13 people in Palestine in the last 24 hours as 491 new cases were recorded, most of them in the Gaza Strip, according to the health minister’s daily report on coronavirus. Health Minister Mai Alkaila said nine of the deaths and 398 of the new cases were recorded in the Gaza Strip, as 1643 patients have recovered from the disease. In the West Bank,

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US State Department voices concern over possible evictions in Sheikh Jarrah

The US Department of State said yesterday it was deeply concerned about the potential eviction of Palestinian families in Sheikh Jarrah and Silwan neighborhoods of Jerusalem, many of whom have lived in their homes for generations. “As we have consistently said, it is critical to avoid steps that exacerbate tensions or take us farther away from peace. This includes evictions in East Jerusalem, settlement activity, home demolitions, and acts of

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Mass arrests of Palestinians in occupied East Jerusalem after weeks of tense nights

Israeli police rounded up today at least one dozen Palestinian youths from various neighborhoods of occupied East Jerusalem following three weeks of tense nights and confrontations between police and youths at different locations of the occupied holy city. According to sources and initial reports, police detained 13 young Palestinians following raids at their family homes in Jerusalem’s old city, as well as Silwan, Ras al-Amoud, Isawiyya, and al-Tur neighborhoods. The

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Turkey condemns Israeli police attacks against Palestinian worshipers at al-Aqsa mosque

Turkey strongly condemned the attacks by Israeli forces against the Palestinians worshipping in al-Aqsa Mosque, which left many Palestinian civilians injured, today said Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a press statement. “We urge the Israeli government, which caused the incidents of this evening by targeting the freedom of worship of the Palestinian people and the status of al-Haram al-Sharif during the month of Ramadan, to put an end to

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FM Malki discusses latest political developments with Turkish counterpart

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Riyad al-Malki met today with his Turkish counterpart, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, in Ankara, where they discussed the latest political developments, including the recent Israeli violations against the Palestinian people, particularly in occupied East Jerusalem. Malki stressed that Israel’s attacks against al-Aqsa mosque require prompt actions by the international community to protect Palestinians in Jerusalem. The two ministers agreed on urgent coordination and follow-up of all

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Palestine requests urgent Arab League meeting over escalation in Jerusalem

Palestine’s Ambassador to Egypt and Permanent Representative to the Arab League Diab al-Louh said today that at the orders of President Mahmoud Abbas, the State of Palestine requested today an urgent meeting of the Arab League at the level of permanent representatives to discuss the latest Israeli violence in Jerusalem. Al-Louh told WAFA that the urgent meeting will discuss the Israeli attack yesterday on worshipers in the courtyards of Al-Aqsa

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