Gaza death toll rises
At least 31,341 Palestinians have been killed and 73,134 wounded by Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7, Gaza’s Health Ministry said. In the past 24 hours, Israeli attacks have killed 69 Palestinians, the ministry added.
Unlike the US and Canada where Jewish real estate companies can sell occupied Palestinian land
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Norway warns its companies against dealing with Israeli settlements
The government of Norway has advised Norwegian companies against doing any business and trade dealings with illegal Israeli settlements, warning of repercussions for violating international law.
“Norway has long maintained that Israel’s settlement policy in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, is in violation of international law, including international humanitarian law and human rights, and undermines the prospects of achieving a future Palestinian state and a peaceful resolution of the conflict,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
Eide added that this recommendation made it clear that Norwegian companies should be alert to the fact that engaging in any economic or financial activity in the Israeli settlements could put them at risk of contributing to violations of international humanitarian law and human rights.
Illegal settler activity on Palestinian land
Israeli forces raid house in Jericho, arrest several Palestinians
The Palestinian Information Center has said the Israeli army raided a house in the Aqbat Jabr refugee camp in the city of Jericho and arrested several Palestinians. Israeli forces have deployed snipers in several places in the camp, Palestinian media sources reported.
Israeli forces detain 20 Palestinians in occupied West Bank
The Palestinian Prisoner’s Society said Israeli forces arrested at least 20 Palestinians, including former prisoners, from the occupied West Bank, bringing the number of detainees in the occupied territory since October 7, to 7,585.
The arrests were concentrated in the Hebron and Jericho governorates, while separate arrests took place in the Qalqilya, Bethlehem, and Jerusalem governorates, the organisation said in a statement.
The arrests were carried out with widespread abuse, including severe beatings, threats against detainees and their families, and destruction of the Palestinians’ homes.
Keeping traditions alive under Israeli oppression
The violent oppression of Palestinians by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank has intensified since October 7. Palestinians say that whether they use arms or art to fight back they are labelled terrorists.
