Surto de roedores em Gaza causa 70 mil infecções e risco de peste em 2026
Uma emergência de saúde pública cada vez mais grave está se desdobrando em Gaza, onde a destruição física causada por quase dois anos de assalto militar sustentado criou as condições ecológicas e sanitárias para doenças em massa. Mais de 70 mil infecções foram registradas no território apenas neste ano, de acordo com reportagens do Mondoweiss, […]
Daily Briefing — Palestine, 12 May 2026
Israeli forces killed multiple Palestinians in the West Bank on 11–12 May, demolished dozens of commercial structures near Jerusalem, and a Palestinian detainee succumbed to gunshot wounds, as the EU agreed sanctions on Israeli settlers.
Gaza Rodent Infestation Drives 70,000 Infections Amid Plague Risk
A compounding public health catastrophe is unfolding across Gaza, where the systematic destruction of infrastructure over more than eighteen months of war has created conditions that health officials warn could produce a plague outbreak. Rodent infestations are spreading disease through a population already deprived of functioning hospitals, clean water, and access to medical evacuation — […]
Nakba at 78: How Israel Seized Palestinian Financial Wealth in 1948
The Financial Dimension of the Nakba: How Palestinian Wealth Was Seized in 1948 When the state of Israel was established in 1948 and approximately 750,000 Palestinians were expelled or fled their homes in what Palestinians call the Nakba — Arabic for “catastrophe” — the dispossession was not limited to houses, olive groves, and villages. According […]
Four Years After Shireen Abu Akleh, 275+ Journalists Killed
Four Years Since Shireen Abu Akleh: A Pattern of Impunity and Escalating Press Killings The fourth anniversary of the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh falls on a landscape transformed — and in many ways darkened — by what came after. Where her death in May 2022 shocked the world and prompted international […]
Gaza Rodent Surge Drives 70,000 Infections and Plague Risk in 2026
A compounding public health emergency is unfolding across Gaza, where the physical destruction wrought by nearly two years of sustained military assault has created the ecological and sanitary conditions for mass disease. More than 70,000 infections have been recorded in the territory this year alone, according to reporting from Mondoweiss, while health officials warn that […]
Young Palestinians and Social Media Activism
How young Palestinian social media activists like Mohammed El-Kurd, Bisan Owda, and Plestia Alaqad are reshaping global perception of Palestinian lives.
Palestinian Villages Facing Displacement in Area C: Khirbet Zanuta, Wadi al-Siq, Masafer Yatta
Palestinian villages displacement Area C: how Khirbet Zanuta, Wadi al-Siq, and Masafer Yatta communities were forced from their land by coordinated pressure.
The UN Security Council and the Veto: Why Resolutions on Palestine Keep Failing
How the UN Security Council veto — used by the US ~50 times on Israel/Palestine — has blocked accountability and shaped the conflict’s legal reality.
University Students From Gaza: How They Study Abroad
Gaza university students abroad face permit denials that block confirmed scholarships. How Fulbright scholars and others lost their futures at Erez crossing.
The Two-State Solution: What It Requires, and Why It Has Stalled
The two-state solution Palestine Israel demands 1967 borders, East Jerusalem, and refugee rights. Settlement expansion has made it structurally harder to achieve.
The Status of Jerusalem in International Law
Jerusalem’s international law status explained: from the 1947 corpus separatum plan to UNSC resolutions 252 and 478 and Trump’s contested 2017 recognition.
Silwan: Neighborhood, Archaeological Claims, and Family Evictions
Silwan evictions Jerusalem: how the Elad settler group uses archaeology and demolition orders to displace 50,000 Palestinian residents from their homes.
Sheikh Jarrah: Family Evictions, Legal Cases, and the Protests That Followed
Sheikh Jarrah evictions: how al-Kurd, al-Ghawi, and Hanoun families face displacement through Israeli settler law and Nahalat Shimon claims.
Settler Outposts: Illegal Under Israeli Law, Built Anyway
Settler outposts illegal under Israeli law dot the West Bank — yet receive state infrastructure and military protection. A look at the 2023–25 legalization surge.
The Rome Statute and the ICC’s Palestine Investigation
A close look at the ICC Palestine investigation — from the 2015 Rome Statute accession to the 2024 arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant.
Ramadan Under Occupation: Jerusalem, Gaza, the West Bank
Ramadan under occupation means Al-Aqsa permit barriers, police raids during night prayer, West Bank checkpoints, and Gaza iftar in the dark. A documented account.
Palestinian Women in Politics and Civil Society
Palestinian women politics: from Samiha Khalil’s grassroots legacy to Hanan Ashrawi and Khalida Jarrar’s frontline roles in diplomacy and resistance.
Palestinian Schools in East Jerusalem: A Curriculum Battle
Palestinian schools in East Jerusalem face mounting pressure to adopt the Israeli curriculum. A documented look at funding, censorship, and resistance.
Palestinian Residency Rights in Jerusalem: How They Work and How They’re Lost
Palestinian residency in Jerusalem can be revoked at any time. Learn how the ‘center of life’ test and Israeli policy have displaced over 14,500 Palestinians since 1967.
Palestinian Grandmothers Keeping the Nakba Memory Alive
Palestinian grandmothers are the living archive of the Nakba. How oral history projects are preserving what they carry before time runs out.
Palestinian Farmers Losing Land to Settlement Expansion
Palestinian farmers losing land to settlements in Salfit, Qalqilya, and Nablus — documented cases of seizure for outposts, bypass roads, and military zones.
Palestinian Christians: A Shrinking Community With a Shared Struggle
Palestinian Christians community has shrunk from ~10% of the population in 1948 to under 2% today. Here’s why they’re leaving — and why many refuse to go.
Palestinian Artists and Cultural Resistance
How Palestinian artists use cultural resistance — from Darwish’s poetry to Handala cartoons and tatreez — to assert identity and memory across generations.
The One-State Reality: What Already Exists on the Ground
B’Tselem’s 2021 report declared a one-state reality in Israel-Palestine — one regime, two legal systems. What the data shows about apartheid and demographic parity.
Olive Harvest Season: Tradition, Family, Settler Interference
The olive harvest season is a Palestinian ritual of family, memory, and land — and a flashpoint for settler violence and military restrictions in the West Bank.
Jerusalem’s Municipal Budget: The East vs West Spending Gap
Jerusalem’s municipal budget allocates roughly 10% to East Jerusalem, home to 37% of the city’s population. A deep look at the infrastructure gap.
Jerusalem Families Separated by the Wall
How the Wall’s route through Jerusalem severed families in Kufr Aqab and Shuafat — separating spouses, children, and daily life across concrete.
International Solidarity Movements With Palestine: A History
A documented history of international solidarity Palestine movements — from ISM and PSC UK to JVP and the 2024 campus encampments — and their anti-apartheid roots.
The 2024 ICJ Advisory Opinion: What It Said, What It Means, What Comes Next
The ICJ’s July 2024 advisory opinion declared Israel’s occupation unlawful under international law. Here’s what the Court said and what it means for Palestine.
Growing Up in a Refugee Camp: Shatila, Jenin, Balata
What does it mean to grow up in a Palestinian refugee camp? From Shatila to Jenin to Balata, three generations inherit keys, UNRWA cards, and memory.
The Geneva Conventions and Occupation: Which Rules Apply, and Which Are Broken
How the Geneva Conventions govern military occupation — and how Israel’s conduct in the West Bank and Gaza breaches Articles 33, 49, and 78.
Gaza Fishermen: Daily Life and Israeli Naval Interceptions
Gaza fishermen face Israeli navy interceptions, live fire, and boat seizures daily. How a thriving industry was reduced to survival under blockade.
A Day in a Gaza Family’s Life: Daily Routine Under the Blockade
A Gaza family’s daily routine under blockade — electricity schedules, bread queues, and permit denials — grounded in documented Palestinian experience.
Demolitions in East Jerusalem: Rate, Areas, and the Building Permits Almost Nobody Gets
East Jerusalem demolition rates are rising, driven by an impossible permit system—fewer than 13% of Palestinian applications approved since 2009.
East Jerusalem: Annexation, Legal Status, and Daily Palestinian Life
East Jerusalem annexation, Palestinian life under Israeli law, UNSC Resolution 478, and the precarious ‘permanent residency’ status of 370,000 Palestinians.
Diplomatic Recognition of Palestine: Which Countries, Why, and What It Means
Over 145 states grant diplomatic recognition to Palestine. This guide explains who recognizes Palestine, why it matters, and what the holdouts reveal about global power.
The Experience of Deportation From the West Bank
Palestinian deportation from the West Bank violates Geneva IV Article 49. Documented cases—Khalida Jarrar, Abdul Halim Hasayen—reveal a systematic Israeli practice.
What It Feels Like to Cross a Checkpoint Every Day
What checkpoint crossing daily Palestinian life looks like — the 4 a.m. queues, the turnstiles, the small humiliations documented at Qalandia and Bethlehem 300.
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Christian Palestinian Access
Christian Palestinian access to the Holy Sepulchre is blocked by Israeli permit rules — how the 1852 Status Quo and occupation shape Easter worship in Jerusalem.
BDS Movement: Origins, Principles, and What It Actually Targets
The BDS movement explained: origins in the 2005 Palestinian civil society call, its three core demands, what it targets, and global legal pushback.
Arms Exports to Israel: Which Countries Supply Weapons, and the Legal Challenges
Which countries supply weapons to Israel, and what legal challenges have tested those exports? A sourced guide to arms exports Israel legal challenges.
Al-Aqsa Mosque: Significance, Access Restrictions, and Repeated Israeli Raids
Al-Aqsa Mosque restrictions, raids, and settler incursions are reshaping the fragile Status Quo at Islam’s third-holiest site in Jerusalem.
Water Access: Why Palestinians Get Far Less Than Settlers
Palestinian water access settlers: why Palestinians use ~73L/day below WHO minimums while settlers use 300L+, and how the Mountain Aquifer is divided.
UNRWA: What It Does, Why It Matters, and Why It’s Under Attack
UNRWA serves 5.9 million Palestinian refugees with schools, clinics, and food aid. Here’s what the agency does and why its survival matters.
UNRWA Schools in Gaza: Half a Million Students and a System Under Attack
UNRWA schools in Gaza educated nearly 300,000 students before October 2023. Now the system faces bombs, displacement, and a campaign to erase it entirely.
Social Media Surveillance and the Digital Rights of Palestinians
How Palestinian social media surveillance, predictive policing, and Meta’s own audits expose a digital rights crisis shaping daily life under occupation.
Settler Violence: Incidents, Accountability, and the Pattern Behind Them
Settler violence in the West Bank averages 8+ incidents daily since Oct 2023. A 92% non-indictment rate and international sanctions reveal a system of impunity.
Settlement Expansion: Which Areas Are Growing Fastest
Israeli settlement expansion fastest in E1, the Jordan Valley, and East Jerusalem’s ring — fueled by Smotrich’s outpost legalizations since 2023.
The Separation Wall: Route, Impact, and the 2004 ICJ Ruling
The separation wall ICJ ruling of 2004 declared Israel’s barrier illegal under international law. Here’s what the wall does, where it runs, and what followed.
The Second Intifada (2000–2005): Causes, Course, and Legacy
The Second Intifada’s real causes, course, and legacy — from Sharon’s Temple Mount provocation to the separation barrier’s ICJ ruling. 1,200-word analysis.
The Rafah Crossing: Who Controls It, Who Can Cross, and Why It Matters
The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has been the lifeline — and choke point — for two million Palestinians. Here’s who controls it and why.
Palestinian Prisoners: How Many, Under What Conditions, and How Families Visit
Palestinian prisoners in Israeli detention: how many are held, under what conditions, and what families face trying to visit — documented from Addameer, Yesh Din, and UN sources.
The PLO: A History of Palestinian Political Representation
From its 1964 founding to Oslo and beyond, this history of PLO Palestinian representation traces how the body rose, compromised, and lost legitimacy.
Palestinian Refugees and the Right of Return Under International Law
How international law, UNGA Resolution 194, and the Absentee Property Law shape the Palestinian right of return for 5.9 million UNRWA refugees.
Palestinian ID Cards: The Color That Decides What You Can Do
Palestinian ID card types — green, blue, or orange — determine where you can live, work, and travel. A documented breakdown of a system built on color.
The Palestinian Economy: Why It Cannot Grow Under Occupation
How the Paris Protocol, Area C restrictions, and the Gaza blockade systematically prevent the Palestinian economy from growing under Israeli occupation.
The Palestinian Diaspora: Where 7 Million Palestinians Live and Why
Where do 7 million Palestinians in the diaspora live? From Chile to the US to Brazil, this guide maps the shatat and why Palestinians left.
The Palestinian Authority: Structure, Powers, and Real Limitations
The Palestinian Authority’s structure, powers, and real limitations explained — from Oslo’s Area A/B/C divide to Israel’s tax revenue leverage and security coordination.
The Oslo Accords: What Palestinians Gained and What They Lost
The Oslo Accords promised Palestinians a path to statehood. An honest accounting of what they gained, what they lost, and what was deferred indefinitely.
Olive Trees and Land: Why Harvest Season Has Become a Time of Fear
Palestinian olive harvest settler attacks have turned October into a season of fear. How 100,000 families protect their trees — and why justice rarely follows.
Night Raids: Frequency, Legal Basis, and the Impact on Communities
Israeli night raids on Palestinian homes occur thousands of times yearly. This report examines frequency, legal basis, and the toll on families and children.
Natural Resources in the West Bank: Who Profits
West Bank natural resources — Dead Sea minerals, Israeli quarries, and why Palestinians are cut off from the land’s wealth under occupation.
The Nakba of 1948: What Happened, Village by Village
The Nakba 1948 village by village: how 530+ Palestinian communities were depopulated, demolished, or erased between December 1947 and 1949.
Nablus: Old City, Israeli Raids, and an Economy Held Down
Nablus old city raids, the Lions’ Den crackdown, Joseph’s Tomb incursions, and the Huwara pogrom — how repeated violence is strangling a historic city.
Mental Health in Gaza: Trauma, Capacity, and Generational Loss
Gaza mental health trauma runs generations deep — too few clinicians, children drowning in PTSD, and a system built on survival. An OliveWire report.
The Kerem Shalom Crossing: How Goods Move Into Gaza
How the Kerem Shalom crossing controls Gaza truck imports — inspection regimes, dual-use restrictions, and why aid trucks still can’t meet Gaza’s needs.
The Jordan Valley: Settlement Clusters, Palestinian Villages, and the Annexation That Almost Happened
The Jordan Valley holds 30% of the West Bank. Netanyahu’s 2019–2020 annexation pledge—backed by the Trump plan—threatened 65,000 Palestinians living there.
Jewish Settlements in the Occupied Territories: History, Growth, and Legal Status
A documented history of Israeli settlements in the occupied territories — their legal status under Geneva Convention IV, UNSC 2334, and the ICJ’s 2024 advisory opinion.
Jenin Refugee Camp: History, Resistance, and Recent Israeli Operations
Jenin refugee camp’s 24,000 residents face relentless Israeli raids in 2023–2025. A history of resistance, the 2002 invasion, and the Jenin Brigade explained.
Israeli Military Permits: Who Needs Them, How They Work, How Often They’re Refused
Israeli military permit Palestinians must obtain to work, travel, build, or farm — how COGAT’s system operates, who is excluded, and what refusal means.
Israeli Courts and Palestinian Land Cases: Outcomes and Asymmetry
How Israeli courts handle Palestinian land cases reveals a stark asymmetry: Jewish pre-1948 claims are upheld while Palestinian ones are systematically denied.
The Role of International Law in Settlement Legality
How Geneva Convention IV, UNSC Resolution 2334, and the ICJ’s 2024 ruling combine to establish international law settlement illegality.
Importing and Exporting From Gaza: What Israel Allows, What It Blocks
How Israel’s dual-use list, Kerem Shalom quotas, and crossing closures shaped what Gaza could import and export — and what life looked like under blockade.
How Many Israeli Settlers Live in the West Bank in 2026
How many Israeli settlers live in the West Bank in 2026? Latest Israeli CBS and Peace Now data show 750,000+ settlers across occupied territory.
Israeli Home Demolitions: Frequency, Legal Basis, and the Human Cost
Israeli home demolition Palestinian families face three distinct legal justifications — punitive, administrative, military — with 56,000+ structures destroyed since 1967.
Hebron: A Divided City — H1, H2, Shuhada Street, and the Settlement at the Heart of the Old City
Hebron’s H1/H2 division under the 1997 Protocol shapes daily life for 35,000 Palestinians living under Israeli control alongside 700 settlers.
Healthcare Under Occupation: Hospital Access, Ambulance Delays, and Permit Refusals
Palestinian healthcare permit access is systematically denied to Gaza cancer patients, WHO data reveals. Checkpoint delays and permit refusals cost lives.
Hamas: Origins, Governance, and Life Under the Blockade
A documented history of Hamas — its Muslim Brotherhood roots, 2006 election win, 2007 split, 2017 charter, and governance of Gaza under blockade.
The Green Line: What It Is and Why It Still Matters
The Green Line — the 1949 armistice border dividing Israel from the West Bank and Gaza — remains the international reference for Palestine’s 1967 borders.
Gaza’s Water Crisis: Aquifer Contamination, Desalination, and the Daily Search for Clean Water
Gaza’s water crisis: 97% of groundwater unfit to drink, a collapsing coastal aquifer, and desalination plants held hostage to electricity cuts.
Gaza Reconstruction After Wars: Why It Takes So Long
Gaza reconstruction after wars has stalled for decades. The UN-run GRM gave Israel veto power over every cement bag — and donors rarely delivered on pledges.
Gaza’s Single Power Plant: Fuel, Hours, and the Politics of Electricity
Gaza’s sole power plant runs on imported fuel controlled by Israel. We break down the capacity gap, the Israeli grid, and the diesel generator economy.
Gaza’s Population: Density, Demographics, and the Refugee Heart of the Strip
Gaza holds ~2.3M people in 365 km², 70% refugees, 50% under 18. PCBS data reveals who bears the weight of the siege.
Gaza’s Healthcare System: Hospitals, Capacity, and Chronic Shortages
Gaza’s healthcare hospitals faced chronic shortages and siege conditions before October 2023. Here’s what the system looked like — and what it became.
The Gaza Fishing Zone: What the Law Allows vs What the Israeli Navy Enforces
The Gaza fishing zone limit tells a stark story: Oslo II promised 20 nautical miles, but the Israeli navy enforces 3–6 miles—and fires within even those lines.
Gaza’s Fishing Industry: Before and After the Blockade
How Israel’s blockade and shrinking fishing zones devastated Gaza’s fishing industry, stripping 3,500 fishermen of their livelihoods on the Mediterranean coast.
The 2007 Gaza Blockade: What Was Banned, What Got Through, and Why
The Gaza blockade 2007 banned goods reveal a deliberate siege — calorie counts, banned pasta, and what collective punishment looks like on paper.
The First Intifada (1987–1993): Causes, Tactics, and Lasting Legacy
The First Intifada (1987–1993): explore the causes, tactics, and lasting legacy of the Palestinian uprising that changed the conflict forever.
Family Reunification: Why a Spouse from Gaza Can Mean a Lifetime Apart
Palestinian family reunification is nearly impossible under Israel’s 2003 Citizenship Law. Adalah and HaMoked data reveal decades of separation for Gaza and West Bank spouses.
Electricity in Gaza: Hours Per Day, Causes, and What Life Without Power Looks Like
Gaza electricity hours per day fell from 8–12 before October 2023 to near-zero. OCHA and WHO data show how total blackout is killing hospital patients.
Education Under Occupation: University Closures, Permit Denials, and Student Lives
How Israeli military orders, university closures, and permit denials have systematically dismantled Palestinian education under occupation for decades.
Palestinian Children in Israeli Military Detention: Ages, Frequency, and Process
Palestinian children in Israeli military detention face prosecution from age 12, with 500–700 arrested annually. A documented look at the process, ages, and scale.
The Checkpoint System: How It Works and What It Means to Cross One Every Day
How Israeli checkpoints shape Palestinian daily life in the West Bank — the Israeli checkpoint daily impact on movement, health, and dignity.
Bypass Roads: Why Settlers Drive Smooth Highways and Palestinians Don’t
Israeli bypass roads in the West Bank created a two-tier system: settlers drive modern highways while Palestinians face closures, detours, and outright bans.
Building Permits in Area C: Approval Rates, Refusals, and Demolitions
Area C building permit demolition rates expose a near-total ban on Palestinian construction — less than 1% approved in some years, with demolitions as the consequence.
The British Mandate and the Balfour Declaration: How 67 Words Changed a Land
How the 67-word Balfour Declaration of 1917 promised a Jewish homeland in Palestine—and what it cost the people already living there.
Bethlehem: Surrounded by Settlements and the Wall
Bethlehem settlements wall: how Gilo, Har Homa, and Efrat encircle the city, the Wall cuts Cremisan Valley, and Checkpoint 300 shapes daily life.
Area C: How Much Land, Who Controls It, and Palestinian Access
Area C land control: Israel holds civil and military authority over 60% of the West Bank, where 300,000 Palestinians face demolitions and permit denial.
Area A, B, and C: The West Bank’s Three-Tier Reality, Explained
Area A, B, and C divide the West Bank into three tiers of control. Here’s what those lines mean for Palestinian daily life under occupation.