ICC To Probe Alleged War Crimes In Palestinian Areas, Pending Jurisdiction

The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor said on Friday she would launch a full investigation into alleged war crimes in the Palestinian Territories as soon as the court’s jurisdiction had been established. The announcement opens the possibility of charges being filed against Israelis or Palestinians. The Palestinians welcomed the decision but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin […]
#TweetYourThobe : Palestinian Women Celebrate Rep. Rashida Tlaib

As new Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) wore a thobe ― a traditional Palestinian dress ― to her swearing-in ceremony Thursday, women responded by tweeting photos of their own thobes in her honor. Tlaib made history as the first Palestinian-American congresswoman and one of the first Muslim women in Congress, along with fellow new Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.). […]
Israeli Authorities Free Youngest Palestinian Girl Prisoner

During the past few months, the village of Halhul, near the southern West Bank, has been marred by violence. But on Sunday, about 80 family members gathered with banners and music to welcome back the newly freed 12-year-old Dima al-Wawi, who spent more than a month in prison. Dima is believed to be the youngest […]