ICC prosecutor announces conclusion of Palestine preliminary examination

An Egyptian-mediated ceasefire halted the November escalation following exchanges of fire between Gaza armed groups and Israel.

A US-sponsored General Assembly draft resolution condemning Hamas received a majority but failed to secure the required two-thirds for adoption. The vote reflected international disputes over how to...

The UN Independent Commission of Inquiry published findings on demonstrations in Gaza, including evidence that Israeli security forces shot demonstrators who did not pose an imminent threat to life....

Palestinians marked one year of the Great March of Return with demonstrations in Gaza. Organizers continued to call for refugee return and an end to the blockade.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the administration no longer regarded Israeli civilian settlements in the West Bank as inherently inconsistent with international law, drawing Palestinian...

The US administration unveiled a proposal recognizing Israeli control over extensive settlement areas and envisaging a fragmented Palestinian state under conditions. Palestinian political leaders...

President Mahmoud Abbas announced that Palestinian leadership considered itself absolved of agreements with Israel and the United States, amid Israeli annexation plans. Implementation and practical...

The date at which the Israeli coalition agreement permitted government discussion of annexation passed without a formal annexation declaration; Palestinian and international opposition continued.

Israel, the UAE and US announced an agreement to normalize relations; the US described Israel as suspending plans to declare sovereignty over parts of the West Bank. Palestinian officials criticized...

Palestinian organizations prepared activities around Palestinian Prisoners Day on 17 April, highlighting administrative detention and prison conditions. This entry records the April 2021...