Documentation of the Israeli abuse of power, mistreatment of humanity, and perpetration of the genocidal war on the Palestinian people in the  Gaza Strip.

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 In a New Violation of the Ceasefire Agreement, Israel Refuses to End the War and  Withdraw Forces From the Gaza Strip, the Death Toll of the Israeli Genocidal War on Gaza Rises to 48,388 and the Injuries to 111,803

 March 1, 2025

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Editor's Notes:  

Here are some initial (not final) statistics, which show the Israeli war crimes against humanity, during the current Israeli genocidal war on the Gaza Strip, based on the reliable data reported by the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza:

By March 1, 2025, the initial death toll of Palestinians who have been killed by the Israeli genocidal war on Gaza Strip is 62,093+.   

This includes the accounted for deaths (48,388), those who are still missing under the rubble (an estimate of at least 13,705+). 

By March 1, 2025, the documented injuries exceeded 111,803.

By March 1, 2025, 925 Palestinians who were killed, 6,864 who were injured, and 11,315*, who were abducted by Israeli occupation forces in the West Bank, since October 7, 2023, including 310 women and 640 children.

(The Palestine Information Center reported that there were 925 deaths and 14,500 kidnappings but without mentioning how many were released, by February 27, 2025).  

Note About the Missing Palestinians in the Gaza Strip:

On February 26, 2025, the Palestinian Center for Political and Development Studies announced that the number of the missing in the Gaza Strip has exceeded 14,000 people, including 2,000-3,000 held in Israeli occupation prisons, without releasing any information on their fate.

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A view of the Israeli massive destruction of the Gaza Strip, March 1, 2025.	The Rafa'h Municipality launched the 'Gaza is more beautiful in Ramadan' campaign, which involved cleaning teams, neighborhood committees, youth councils, and volunteers, March 1, 2025.
A Palestinian mother and her two daughters walking in their neighborhood, which was massively destroyed by the Israeli genocidal air strikes on Gaza Strip, March 1, 2025.	An Israeli occupation military bulldozer, accompanied by three tanks, bulldozed a house  belonging to Mu'hammed Al-Sumairi, in Al-Qarara, in southern Gaza Strip, amid heavy gunfire, March 1, 2025.
23 more deaths and 23 more injuries were recorded, which increased the death toll in Gaza Strip to 48,388 and injuries to 111,803, March 1, 2025.	About 70,000 Palestinian Muslim worshippers performed the Isha and Tarawee'h prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Al-Quds, on the first night of the holy month of Ramadhan, March 1, 2025.

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بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

"مِنْ أَجْلِ ذَٰلِكَ كَتَبْنَا عَلَىٰ بَنِي إِسْرَائِيلَ أَنَّهُ مَنْ قَتَلَ نَفْسًا بِغَيْرِ نَفْسٍ أَوْ فَسَادٍ فِي الْأَرْضِ فَكَأَنَّمَا قَتَلَ النَّاسَ جَمِيعًا"  (الْمَائِدَةُ ، 5: 32).

"وَمَنْ يَقْتُلْ مُؤْمِنًا مُّتَعَمِّدًا فَجَزَاؤُهُ جَهَنَّمُ خَالِدًا فِيهَا وَغَضِبَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَلَعَنَهُ وَأَعَدَّ لَهُ عَذَابًا عَظِيمًا" (النِّسَاءُ ، 4: 93).

"إِنْ أَحْسَنتُمْ أَحْسَنتُمْ لِأَنفُسِكُمْ ۖ وَإِنْ أَسَأْتُمْ فَلَهَا ۚ فَإِذَا جَاءَ وَعْدُ الْآخِرَةِ لِيَسُوءُوا وُجُوهَكُمْ وَلِيَدْخُلُوا الْمَسْجِدَ كَمَا دَخَلُوهُ أَوَّلَ مَرَّةٍ وَلِيُتَبِّرُوا مَا عَلَوْا تَتْبِيراً ‎(الإسْرَاءُ ، 17: 7). 

In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

"Because of that, We decreed upon the Children of Israel that whoever kills a soul, unless for a soul, or for corruption in the land, it is as if he had killed humankind entirely" (The Holy Quran, Al-Ma-ida, 5: 32).

"And whoever kills a believer intentionally, his recompense is Hell, wherein he will abide eternally, and Allah has become angry with him, and has cursed him, and has prepared for him a great torment" (Al-Nisa, 4: 93).

"If you do good, you do good for yourselves; and if you do evil, (you do it) to yourselves. Then, when the latter (final) promise came, they (your enemies) will sadden your faces, and to enter the Masjid (in Jerusalem), as they entered it the first time, and to destroy what they had taken over with (total) destruction (Al-Isra, 17: 7). 

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While brutal force has been used to create Zionist Israel and sustain it thus far, Zionist claims to Palestine are false. Actually, from the five thousand years of known written human history, there has been a continuous Palestinian-Canaanite presence in the Holy Land. Despite the Zionist false claims, the ancient Israelites ruled part of the land for only 85 years (during the reign of Prophets David and Solomon , peace be upon them, and Solomon's son).

 After that, the Egyptians conquered Palestine-Canaan in 925 BC, followed by Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, and Romans, before the Arab Muslim rule, starting from 636 AD.

By the Time Jesus, peace be upon him, started his mission, the three population groups of Canaanites, Palestinians, and Israelites were melted together in religion and language. Most of them became Christians when Constantine converted in 313 AD. Then, most of them became Muslims in the 7th and 8th centuries AD.

So, Palestinian Muslims, Christians, and Jews are the ones who have the right to claim descent from ancient Israelites, Palestinians, and Canaanites, not Zionists from other continents.

No matter what the Zionists and their supporters do, they cannot change the will of God, Who promised the Holy Land to Abraham and his descendants, basically the Palestinian Muslims and Christians.

No matter how much persecution and aggression the Zionists and their supporters inflict upon the Palestinian people, they will never be able to force them out of the Holy Land, which Allah, praise to Him, promised for them, and kept His promise ever since.

This is a necessary brief background to understand the US-Backed Zionist Israeli continuous wars against the Arab nation generally, and the Palestinian people in particular, which included the wars of 1948, 1956, 1967, 1978, 1982, the brutal crushing of the two Uprisings (1987-1993 and 2000-2004), 2009, 2012, 2014, 2021, and the current genocidal war on Gaza (Since October 7, 2023), which has culminated a blockade of Gaza since 2007. In addition, the Israeli occupation and apartheid regime launched so many covert operations, raids, and air strikes on many Arab states since 1948.

The following news stories are just examples, not a systematic record, of the Israeli occupation government abuse, mistreatment, and violations of Palestinian human rights, on daily basis.

Killing and Injuring of Palestinians in Ghazza (Gaza) by Israeli Occupation Regime Forces

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Death toll in Gaza surges to 48,388 amid Israeli genocide

Gaza, March 1, 2025 (WAFA, PIC) –

The death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 48,388, the majority of whom are women and children, since the start of the Israeli genocide in October 2023, the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza announced today.

According to the Ministry, the number of injuries has also climbed to 111,803, while thousands remain trapped under the rubble as rescue efforts continue to face significant obstacles.  

Over the past 48 hours, 23 more fatalities have been brought to hospitals across Gaza—two newly reported deaths and 21 bodies recovered from the rubble.

Medical teams have warned that many victims remain trapped under collapsed buildings or on the streets. However, emergency responders struggle to reach them due to a lack of essential equipment for debris removal and rescue operations.

M.N.

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Rafa'h municipality launches “Gaza is more beautiful in Ramadhan” campaign to clean city’s main streets

Saturday 1-March-2025

RAFA'H, (PIC)

The Rafa'h Municipality, in cooperation with the Ministry of Local Government, launched on Friday morning, the “Gaza is more beautiful in Ramadan” campaign, which witnessed a wide-scale participation of cleaning teams, neighborhood committees, the youth councils, and volunteers from different groups of society, as part of preparations for welcoming the blessed holy month of Ramadan, and enhancing the health and environment in the city.

The campaign included street cleaning works, the removal of the rubble and waste, the filling of road holes, and the drawing of murals, in addition to hanging Ramadan decorations, reflecting the spirit of steadfastness and hope in Rafa'h despite the challenges facing the city.

The director of the Department of Health and Environment in the municipality of Rafa'h, Muhannad Mu'ammar, stressed that this campaign comes in light of the difficult circumstances that the Gaza Strip is going through, stressing that the municipality seeks to deliver a “message of hope and order that reflects the will of life in Gaza,” especially with the advent of Ramadhan.

“We want Rafa'h to be a model of steadfastness and challenge, and to convey a message to the world that our city is not broken; rather, it rises again by the support of its people and fans. Everyone today, no matter how simple his or her contribution is, makes a big difference and contributes to improving the surrounding environment and enhancing a culture of social responsibility,” Muammar added.

The Municipality of Rafa'h urged all citizens to keep the streets clean, and to contribute to the continuation of these voluntary efforts aimed at improving the quality of life in the city.

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  Israeli occupation forces bulldoze house south of Gaza Strip

GAZA, March 1, 2025 (WAFA, PIC) – 

Israeli occupation forces bulldozed a house east of Al-Qarara, north of Khan Younus city, south of the Gaza Strip.

Eyewitnesses said that an occupation military bulldozer accompanied by three tanks advanced towards the area, amid heavy gunfire, and bulldozed a house belonging to Mu'hammed Al-Sumairi.

Over the past few days, the Israeli occupation forces have been invading the eastern areas of Khan Younus and Rafa'h governorates, bulldozing what remains of the houses, the latest of which was their incursion into the Al-Fakhari and Al-Fara'heen areas east of Khan Younus, bulldozing a water tank, and leveling a number of houses to the ground.

This escalation comes in light of the occupation government's evasion of the ceasefire agreement and its continuous violation, and its failure to begin implementing the requirements of the second phase, which entails withdrawal from the Strip after the end of the first phase, the last of which was today.

Y.S.

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Killing, Injuring, and Abduction of Palestinians in the West Bank by Israeli Occupation Regime Forces 

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Three children injured by Israeli occupation forces east of Nablus

NABLUS, March 1, 2025 (WAFA) –

Three children were injured by live ammunition fired by Israeli occupation forces during an incursion into the town of Bait Foureek, east of Nablus, on Saturday. Amjad A'hmed, Director of the Palestine Red Crescent's Ambulance and Emergency Center in Nablus, reported that emergency crews treated the three children for gunshot wounds in the foot area during the Israeli military offensive.

Wafa correspondent also reported that Israeli forces launched an aggressive raid on Bait Foureek, accompanied by heavy gunfire and the deployment of tear gas canisters, which sparked confrontations between locals and the Israeli soldiers. 

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Injuries, raids, and kidnappings in the West Bank

Sunday 2-March-2025

WEST BANK, (PIC)

The Israeli occupation forces (IOFs) launched a campaign of raids and arrests that targeted several towns and villages in the West Bank on Sunday. A Palestinian youth was injured by IOFs gunfire while settlers carried out attacks on Palestinian towns and gatherings.

The Israeli occupation army stormed the city of Nablus and the Balata refugee camp, as well as the surrounding area of the 'Askar refugee camp, while resistance fighters fired at the occupation forces in the old city of Nablus.

The Palestinian Red Crescent Society announced that its teams transported a young man who was shot with live ammunition near the separation wall in the town of Bait 'Oula west of Al-Khaleel, describing his injury as moderate. Local sources reported that the IOFs stationed at the separation wall and west of the town fired at Palestinians, injuring the young man in his foot.

The Israeli occupation army also raided the town of Bait Ummar north of Al-Khaleel and conducted military patrols in its streets. According to the same sources, the occupation forces stormed the town of Khadir in Bethlehem in the southern West Bank, firing sound bombs and tear gas at homes and shops, with no injuries reported.

Northwest of Ramallah, an Israeli force invaded the village of' Ibween, damaging citizens’ vehicles and raiding several homes, but no arrests were recorded. However, they arrested six Palestinians from the towns of Broqeen and Kafr Al-Deek in the Salfeet governorate in the northern West Bank.

For their part, local sources stated that IOFs stormed the village of Bureen, south of Nablus in the West Bank.

Other sources reported that resistance fighters targeted the occupation forces with an explosive device while they were stationed inside a building near the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank.

In addition to the IOFs incursions, Broqeen in western Salfeet witnessed an attack by dozens of settlers who assaulted the homes and vehicles of Palestinians, causing significant material damage and instilling fear among residents, under the protection of the occupation army, which fired live bullets at the Palestinians.

In another attack, settlers targeted residential tents in the town of Al-Nasiriya in the central Jordan Valley, damaging the tires of a tractor. They also invaded the Khallet Mak'hool gathering in the northern Jordan Valley, threatening and terrorizing its residents, according to the Palestinian WAFA news agency.

The Israeli occupation army and its settlers have escalated their assaults in the West Bank, including eastern Jerusalem, since the start of the genocide against the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023, resulting in the martyrdom of at least 927 Palestinians, injuring about 7,000 others, and the arrest of 14,500 more, according to official Palestinian data.

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Palestinians injured as IOFs continue raids and violations in the West Bank

Saturday 1-March-2025

WEST BANK, (PIC)

A number of Palestinian citizens were reportedly injured as the Israeli occupation forces (IOFs) continued last night and at dawn Saturday its raids and violations in different West Bank areas, especially in Toulkarm and Jineen.

According to Al Jazeera Net, a Palestinian was injured when a tear gas canister hit his neck during skirmishes with the Israeli occupation forces (IOFs) in Idhna town, west of al-Khalil.

Israeli occupation forces also supported extremist Jewish settlers during clashes with Palestinian villagers in Masafir Yatta, south of Al-Khaleel.

Meanwhile, footage circulated on the internet showed Israeli soldiers assaulting a young man with special needs in Doura town in Al-Khaleel.

In Nablus, the IOFs closed the Bait Foureek checkpoint and prevented Palestinian drivers from moving their cars.

The IOFs also closed the road between Kafr Al-Deek town in western Salfeet and Dair Ghassana town in the northwest of Ramallah.

In Toulkarm, Israeli occupation forces kidnapped a young man after ransacking his home and stealing money belonging to his family in Dthinnaba suburb.

The Israeli occupation forces also forced a number of families to leave their homes in Nour Shams refugee camp in Toulkarm, where a violent IOFs operation has been ongoing for about three weeks.

Last night, the IOFs notified local residents of its intent to demolish 11 homes belonging to them in Nour Shams, where there is already massive destruction.

In Jineen, more IOFs reinforcements stormed Jineen City and its refugee camp on Friday.

The Israeli occupation soldiers reportedly opened fire at Palestinian citizens trying to return to their homes in Jineen refugee camp, injuring two of them.

The IOFs also carried out a large-scale arrest campaign in different areas of the West Bank on the eve of the holy month of Ramadan.

The Israeli occupation army continues its large-scale displacement and destruction operation dubbed “Iron Wall” in the northern West Bank, targeting the city of Jenin and its refugee camp for the 40th day, while the IOF raid in Nur Shams camp in Tulkarem has been ongoing for 20 days.

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Israeli forces raid Al-Fawwar refugee camp in Al-Khaleel (Hebron)

Al-Khaleel (Hebron), March 1, 2025 (WAFA) —

Israeli occupation forces stormed the Al-Fawwar refugee camp in the southern West Bank governorate of Al-Khaleel (Hebron) today, according to local sources. 

Witnesses reported that Israeli occupation forces stormed the camp and briefly detained several residents. The detained individuals were subjected to severe physical assault by the Israeli forces.

M.N

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Following a shooting attack, the IOFs besiege towns, west of Salfeet

Saturday 1-March-2025

Salfeet, (PIC)

Israeli occupation forces (IOFs) besieged towns located west of Salfeet on Saturday, following a resistance shooting attack that targeted an Israeli vehicle near the village of Bruqeen on Friday evening.

Local sources reported that the IOFs deployed soldiers on the road between the towns of Dair Ballout, Kafr El-Deek, and Bruqeen, and stormed the town of Kafr El-Deek and advanced into the “Al-Takweera” area, where Israeli soldiers fired stun grenades at the citizens and raided a house in search for camera recordings, amid continuous flight of drones.

The sources said that the IOFs closed the road between Kafr El-Deek and Dair Ghassana towns, amid a continued closure of the entrance of Dair Ballout town and the Iron Gate located near Qarawat Bani 'Hasan that leads to the towns and villages in west Salfeet.

Earlier, an IOFs spokesman announced that an Israeli vehicle had been shot near the village of Bruqeen, which caused damage to the vehicle, without any injuries.

The IOFs then began a massive raid, in search of the shooter, and imposed a strict siege on the west Salfeet towns.

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Aggression and Attacks by Illegal Israeli Settlers and Soldiers

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Note: Despite the Trump administration support for the Israeli occupation apartheid regime, the U.S. official policy is still considering the Israeli settlement activities in the Palestinian territories as illegal.

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Illegal Israeli settlers attack Palestinian tents in the Jordan Valley

JORDAN VALLEY, March 1, 2025 (WAFA) –

 A group of the illegal Israeli settlers, under the protection of the Israeli occupation forces, attacked Palestinian residential tents, vandalized their contents, and damaged a tractor’s tires in the village of Al-Nasiriyah in the central Jordan Valley on Saturday.

According to human rights activist 'Aarif Dharaghma, the colonists assaulted several Palestinian families’ tents, slashed the tires of a tractor, and destroyed property, including surveillance cameras installed in the area.

In a related incident, another group of the illegal Israeli settlers stormed the Khirbet Mak'houl community in the northern Jordan Valley, threatening and intimidating residents. 

Just a day earlier, on Friday, colonists had also destroyed remnants of Palestinian tents in Khirbet Khadir, another northern Jordan Valley community.

Palestinian communities in the Jordan Valley frequently face attacks by Israeli colonists, who often act with impunity under the protection of the Israeli military. These assaults contribute to ongoing efforts to displace Palestinian residents from their lands.

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Israeli military bulldozers demolish Palestinian houses, residential buildings in Nour Shams refugee camp

TOULKARM, March 1, 2025 (WAFA) – 

The occupation military bulldozers began demolishing several Palestinian houses and residential buildings in Nour Shams refugee camp, east of Toulkarm city.

WAFA correspondent said that the occupation pushed its heavy bulldozers into the camp this morning, and began the process of demolishing the houses and destroying their surroundings, starting from the vicinity of Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Mosque, amid intensive flying of reconnaissance aircraft at a low altitude.

This escalation came after the occupation notified five days ago to demolish 11 houses under the pretext of paving a road starting from the camp square towards Al-Manshiya neighborhood. The houses belong to the families of Yousuf, Jabali, Mar'i, Abu Shalabiya, Irani, Shihab, Younus, and Ghanim.

On the second day of the notification, the occupation forces gave the owners of the targeted houses three hours to enter the refugee camp and evacuate their belongings from their homes.

In the same context, the occupation forces continued their raids on citizens' homes in Jabal al-Nasr neighborhood, in continuation of the raids they carried out last night, forcing its residents to leave by force, and giving them a few minutes to leave, while firing live bullets and sound bombs to terrorize and intimidate them.

Since the first day of the ongoing occupation aggression for the 21st consecutive day, the camp has witnessed a large displacement movement among its residents, including women, children, the elderly and the sick, concentrated in the neighborhoods of Al-Manshiya, Al-Maslakh, Jabal Al-Nasr and Al-Sali'heen, where their number exceeded 5,500 displaced persons, who headed to shelters and the homes of their relatives in the city, its suburbs and its countryside.

This escalation comes within the framework of the ongoing aggression on the city and its two camps, for the 33rd consecutive day, amidst large military reinforcements of vehicles, bulldozers and infantry units, which are imposing a siege on the Toulkarm and Nour Shams refugee camps, and are stationed on Nablus Street, amidst their seizure of a number of residential buildings and turning them into military barracks.

Y.S. 

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News Related to the Israeli Genocidal War on the Palestinian People

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UNRWA chief: Israel’s move to eliminate agency could worsen refugee crisis

NEW YORK, March 1, 2025 (WAFA) –

The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) warned on Saturday that Israel’s attempt to dismantle the agency would not resolve the Palestinian refugee issue but could instead worsen the crisis.

In a statement shared on X, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini stressed that the agency is a vital pillar of humanitarian aid in Gaza. 

He also stressed the agency's ongoing efforts to provide healthcare and education to Palestinian refugees in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem.

"The Palestinian refugee issue, as a political issue, will not be resolved if you get rid of UNRWA — the problem might even deepen," said Lazzarini.

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‎Palestinian and Egyptian Prime Ministers discuss Gaza reconstruction plan ahead of Arab Summit

CAIRO, March 1, 2025 (WAFA) –

Palestinian Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Mustafa met with his Egyptian counterpart, Mostafa Madbouly, in Cairo on Saturday to review the early recovery and reconstruction plan for Gaza, which will be presented at the upcoming Arab Summit.

During the meeting at the Egyptian Cabinet headquarters, Mustafa emphasized that the joint reconstruction plan with Egypt ensures that Gaza's people will not be displaced, affirming that the plan is ready for implementation. 

He also underscored the urgent situation in the northern West Bank, stressing that it is as critical as the ongoing crisis in Gaza. Mustafa reiterated the necessity of ending the Israeli occupation and achieving Palestinian statehood.

He expressed deep appreciation for Egypt’s continued support of the Palestinian people, commending Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s efforts in backing Palestinian rights and the reconstruction of Gaza. Mustafa also acknowledged the contributions of various Egyptian institutions in aiding Palestine.

Egyptian Prime Minister Madbouly reaffirmed Egypt’s unwavering support for the Palestinian people and their legitimate rights, particularly the right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Madbouly underscored Egypt’s commitment to the Palestinian cause, emphasizing ongoing efforts to advance the ceasefire agreement in all its phases and to achieve the reconstruction of Gaza.

The meeting was attended by the Palestinian Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Wa-il Zaqqout, Palestinian Ambassador to Egypt, Dthiyab Al-Lou'h, and the Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Badr Abdul 'Aaty.

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EU reaffirms commitment to two-state solution amid concerns over Israeli offensive in northern West Bank

BRUSSELS, March 1, 2025 (WAFA) –

The European Union has reiterated its commitment to a fair, comprehensive, and lasting peace based on a two-state solution, where Palestine and Israel would live side by side in peace and security.

In a statement released today, the EU expressed deep concern over the ongoing Israeli military offensive in refugee camps in northern West Bank, which has been continuing for 40 days. The assault has resulted in numerous casualties and displaced around 40,000 Palestinians from their homes, in addition to causing severe damage to vital civilian infrastructure.

The EU called on Israel to comply with its obligations under international humanitarian law by ensuring the protection of all civilians in military operations and allowing the safe return of displaced persons to their homes.

The statement also condemned the continued violence perpetrated by Israeli settlers across the West Bank, including Al-Quds (occupied Jerusalem), and reminded Israel, as the occupying power, of its responsibility to protect civilians and hold perpetrators accountable.

Furthermore, the EU reiterated its condemnation of Israel’s settlement expansion policy, stressing the need to halt demolition activities, particularly those targeting facilities funded by the EU and its member states.

The European Union also expressed alarm over the increasing number of Israeli checkpoints and restrictions on movement throughout the West Bank, exacerbating the already dire economic and humanitarian situation in the region.

M.N.

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WFP: Ceasefire in Gaza must hold up

Saturday 1-March-2025

NEW YORK, (PIC)

The World Food Program (WFP) has stressed the need for the ceasefire in Gaza to hold up in order for aid to continue surging

“The impact of safe and sustained humanitarian access is evident. The ceasefire must hold. There can be no going back,” WFP said on its X page on Saturday.

“Six weeks into the ceasefire, WFP has reached one million people across Gaza – restoring distribution points, reopening bakeries, and expanding cash assistance,” WFP highlighted.

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Editorial Notes about terms & names of people and places:

1. Names of people and places have been standardized to match standard Arabic grammatical rules.

2. Underlined letters and letters preceded by an apostrophe are references to Arabic letter sounds, which does not exist in the English alphabet.

3. The English letter i is equivalent to the Arabic short vowel known as kasra, as in Ibraheem and Qasim as well as in the English words sit and bit. So, it is incorrect to use it as a long vowel for such Arabic names as Jameel and Jibreel.

4. The English letter e is equivalent to the Arabi short vowel known as fat'ha, as in A'hmed and Mu'hammed.

5. It is more accurate to refer to the land-grabbing Israelis, who establish illegal settlements in the Palestinian territory of the West Bank, as illegal Israeli settlers, than referring to them as colonists.

The term colony is a reference to a large entity or a country, such as American states before independence. It was also a reference to Egypt, and India, when they were British colonies.

In addition, the term "colony" represents a positive nostalgic theme, in the minds of native speakers of English, particularly in America and Britain.

6. It is more accurate to use the verbs "abduct" and "kidnap" than the verbs "detain" and "arrest," in reference to taking Palestinian citizens by force to prisons and interrogation centers, by Israeli occupation regime soldiers. This is because the presence of the Israeli occupation regime forces is illegal in the Palestinian territories, and they have no jurisdiction over the Palestinian people.

Click here for more about using the apostrophe and the underlining of letters in the transliteration of Arabic names. 

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Names of some of the Palestinian cities, as pronounced in standard Arabic, and their foreign names in parentheses: 

Al-Khaleel (Hebron)

Al-Nusayrat

Al-Quds (occupied Jerusalem)

Aree'ha (Jericho)

Al-Zaytoun (al-Zeitoun)

Bait (Beit)

Bait La'hm (Bethlehem)

Dair El-Bala'h

Jineen (Jenin)

Khan Younus (Khan Younis)

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Person's names as pronounced in standard Arabic:

A'hmed, 'Hasan, Mu'hammed, Younus, Yousuf,  

'Hasan Mulai'hat,

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Conflict terminology

The Israeli occupation apartheid regime (the Israeli government)

Illegal Israeli settlers (instead of settlers, colonists)

A group of the illegal Israeli settlers

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