Published by Al-Araby The ferocious assaults by Israeli forces on the grounds of al-Aqsa have caught the attention of millions worldwide. While the evidence of brutality is evident at first sight, it is necessary to zoom out and observe this equation in its totality. These regular assaults are carried out to ease the passage of Israeli citizens and settlers, including members of the extremist Temple Movement, into the compound. These

Published by Al-Araby Journalists and reporters worldwide were quick to express shock and sadness at the killing of veteran Palestinian Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was shot by Israeli soldiers in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Abu Akleh was covering Israeli raids in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin when she was hit by a live bullet, reported Al Jazeera. She was also wearing a press

Published by Al-Araby Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot dead on Wednesday morning by Israeli forces while reporting on an Israeli raid in the occupied West Bank town of Jenin, the television network has said. Palestinian reporters at the scene said they had been fired at by Israeli forces, and saw Abu Akleh fall to the ground after being shot. The Palestinian health ministry said Abu Akleh died

Published by Al-Araby Israeli authorities approved three construction plans to build 1600 new settlement units in Jerusalem, Israeli media reported on Monday. The new units are planned in the French Hill settlement in eastern Jerusalem, to expand the premises of the Hebrew University. The project was approved by the Israeli Jerusalem municipality’s planning authority and is expected to be approved by the Israeli ministry of interior. The plan includes student