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The Israeli occupation did not stop at destroying Gaza.It is also targeting people’s pockets,choking livelihoods by blocking the entry of cash for more than 2 years #Gaza #Palestine #free_Palestine #openAlaqsa #أنقذوا_غزة

Different actors,same pattern attacks on Christian symbols and figure smashing astatue of Jesus in southern Lebanon and assaulting a French nun in Jerusalemhighlight growing fears for the future of Christian presence,amid escalating violations and attempts to reshape the city.

Rabbi Dov Lior of Otzma Yehudit issued a rare ruling permitting Itamar Ben Gvir to enter all areas of Al Aqsa Mosque, including Al Qibli and the Dome of the Rock—escalating tensions and violating existing agreements and protections for holy sites.

Settler groups are accelerating efforts to Judaize Al-Aqsa through media campaigns and an online petition to legitimize raising the Israeli flag in its courtyards on “Jerusalem Day,” amid official backing and ongoing violations.

Microsoft updated Bing Maps to restore the internationally recognized name “West Bank” instead of “Judea and Samaria,” reversing earlier changes after boycott pressure and criticism over bias and erasing Palestinian identity.

Israeli forces detained activists after intercepting Freedom Flotilla ships in international waters. A court extended their detention amid a hunger strike, with reports of abuse and harsh conditions—yet activists vow to keep challenging the blockade.

Prison authorities are denying detainees basic medical aids like glasses,hearing batteries,and crutches. Reports show rising medical neglect—especially for prisoners with disabilities—alongside less food and more solitary confinement,amounting to systematic collective punishment.

Demolitions in Silwan’s Al-Bustan are escalating, threatening to displace ~1,500 residents. A diplomatic visit was obstructed to block documentation as bulldozers continued. Residents say the pressure aims to force them out amid expanding settlement projects.

Detention of Freedom Flotilla activists Thiago Ávila (Brazil) and Saif Abu Kishk (Spain) has been extended after Israeli forces intercepted their vessel in international waters near Greece. They report physical and psychological abuse and have begun a hunger strike.

Journalism at its core is a mission, is it being protected as it should be? "

"On World Press Freedom Day, while the world celebrates freedom of expression, journalists in Palestine continue to work under increasing pressure and violations. The figures reflect a complex reality, and international protection remains in question.

Gaza’s rose farming sector has been wiped out. Thousands of dunams once producing millions of flowers are now barren after widespread destruction of greenhouses and crops. A key livelihood lost—and a deeper blow to the local economy and identity.

Hundreds of Gaza students risk losing scholarships and university admissions due to border closures and travel restrictions. Years of effort are collapsing at closed crossings, as families face mounting pressure. Rights groups urge urgent action to allow students safe travel.

Over 2,800 Gaza police officers have been killed since Oct 2023—some even during the ceasefire—in what analysts describe as deliberate targeting. A systematic policy aimed at spreading chaos, undermining safety, and deepening instability across the Strip.

Gaza’s fishermen face daily live fire and boat seizures, making survival a life-threatening risk. Restrictions go beyond port strikes to direct pursuit at sea and engine bans, effectively enforcing a blockade on access to the sea.

90 Palestinian female prisoners, including two minors and a pregnant woman, face starvation, medical neglect, and degrading searches. Since the war began, over 700 women have been detained under harsh conditions and solitary confinement.

The Israeli navy intercepted the "Global Freedom Flotilla" in international waters 500 miles off the coast of Gaza at night, and more than 180 activists were taken to the port of Ashdod. The flotilla included more than 1,000 activists and was carrying humanitarian aid.

Selective accountability exposed: swift apologies for a statue incident in Lebanon to protect image abroad, while violations in Gaza and the West Bank go unpunished. Accountability appears driven by political cost, not human life.

Israel blocks West Bank dairy & meat from entering Jerusalem, tightening the city’s isolation. With 45% of livestock output affected, the sector faces collapse. Food Industries Union urges reciprocal measures to protect local markets.

Criticism of Israel or pro-Palestine activism may now affect green card approvals, with the Trump administration targeting foreign applicants. The move raises free speech concerns and is expected to face legal challenges in US courts.