Israel-Hamas Prisoner Exchange Now, MK Ayman Odeh

MK Ayman Odeh (Hadash) called on Israeli government to release all Palestinian prisoners and moving forward immediately on a prisoner exchange. Hamas kidnapped more of 150 Israelis and foreigners in its deadly assault on southern Israel on Saturday morning. According Odeh “It is absolutely forbidden to accept any attacks on the innocent, and I categorically…

Communist Party of Israel: “Netanyahu’s Govt Bears Full Responsibility for the Escalation”

In a statement concerning rapid escalation of military confrontation between Hamas and Israeli forces, the Communist Party of Israel (CPI) and the Democratic Front for Peace and Equality (Hadash) blame Saturday the criminal occupation policy of the far-right Netanyahu government, underlining the grave dangers that it poses for the peace in the region.  “The fascist right-wing…

Occupation Forces Suppress Anti-Settlement Rally in Sheikh Jarrah, Five People Detained

Occupation forces in Friday evening quelled the anti-settlement rally in Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in East Jerusalem and detained five people, said eyewitnesses. They told WAFA that Israeli forces attacked participants in the peaceful rally that was held on the main street in the neighborhood, and detained five people, including four Israeli activists. One young member…

MK Cassif to Be Charged with Aggravated Assault Against Cop

Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara will formally charge Knesset member Ofer Cassif (Hadash) for assaulting a police officer in the Palestinian occupied territories last year, Zo Haderech reported Tuesday. The Israel Police and State Prosecutor’s Office had previously recommended that Cassif, a leading member of the Communist Party of Israel be prosecuted over the May…