Jamaica Officially Recognizes State of Palestine

Jamaica decided on Tuesday, April 23, to officially recognize the State of Palestine, following discussions in the Cabinet the previous day. Kingston joins the ranks of approximately 140 UN member states and 11 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries that have recognized the State of Palestine.  Jamaican Foreign Minister Kamina Johnson-Smith (Photo: Wikimedia) In a press release,…

Police Arrested Hebrew University Prof. Shalhoub-Kevorkian

Hebrew University professor Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian was arrested on Thursday afternoon, April 18, on suspicion of incitement. She was transferred to the crime-fighting unit for investigation. Two weeks ago, the police recommended opening a criminal investigation against the lecturer. The head of investigations and intelligence in the police, Superintendent Yigal Ben Shalom, recommended to the prosecutor’s…

464 Palestinians Killed in Occupied West Bank Since October 7

The Palestinian Ministry of Health said Sunday, April 14, that 464 civilians were killed and 4,800 others were injured in the occupied West Bank since October 7, 2023. The ministry said in a brief statement that four Palestinians were killed and about 60 others were injured, most of them by bullets from the occupation forces and settlers, including 10 seriously injured,…