Palestinian COVID Vaccine Plan Faces Large Funding Gap, World Bank Says
Cost estimates suggest that 'about $55 million' would be needed to cover 60 percent of the population, of which there is an existing gap of $30 million
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UAE Transfers 20,000 Doses of Russia's Sputnik V COVID Vaccine to Gaza
The vaccines, which arrived through the Rafah Border Crossing with Egypt and without Israeli involvement, were secured by Abbas rival Mohammed Dahlan
Fatah on Verge of Split Ahead of Palestinian Election That Might Still Be Nixed
Nasser al-Kidwa – a longstanding critic of Abbas’ leadership – revealed the open secret of an alternative slate in the works and called on the jailed Marwan Barghouti to join him
Abbas Issues Decree to Boost Public Freedoms Ahead of Palestinian Elections
Critics assume it is a political ploy, as the Palestinian territories go towards a long-awaited presidential and legislative contest
Israel Still Refuses to Vaccinate Palestinian Workers, but Lets Them Return to West Bank Homes
Tens of thousands of Palestinians laborers had to stay in Israel under restrictions that have been in effect since the start of its third coronavirus lockdown
UAE to Supply 20,000 Doses of Russian COVID Vaccine to Gaza
Shipment of coronavirus vaccines to arrive in Gaza through the Rafah border crossing with Egypt. This is the first shipment of vaccines to arrive without Israeli involvement
Islamic Edict in Gaza Bars Unmarried Women From Travel Without a Male’s Permission
The office of the chief justice of the Sharia courts in the West Bank rejected the ruling, saying that its courts are the sole arbiter of Palestinian religious law
Palestinian Workers Forced to Stay in Israel, but With No COVID Vaccine
Despite calls from unions and NGOs, doors to coronavirus vaccination centers remain closed to thousands of Palestinians from the West Bank who work in Israel
First Batch of COVID Vaccines Arrives in Gaza After Israel Approves Transfer
Shipment from West Bank includes some 1,000 Sputnik V vaccines donated by Russia to the Palestinian Authority
Gaza Law Barring Women From Travel Without Male Consent to Be Revised, Judge Says
A Palestinian women's rights expert says the ruling might have aimed at stemming a recent increase in Gaza women seeking work outside the small coastal territory, where employment is 49 percent
Palestinian Authority Accuses Israel of Failing to Transfer COVID Vaccines to Gaza
The Palestinian Authority, which has inoculated medical staff against COVID-19, puts vaccine rollout in the West Bank on hold
Israeli Lawmakers Divided Over Palestinian Request for COVID Vaccines
Palestinian Authority requests 1,000 vaccines for Gaza medical teams ■ Head of Knesset committee: Jabs will reach Hamas, not medics
Qatar: Deal Reached to Supply Israeli Natural Gas to Gaza Power Plant
Qatar's envoy to the Strip says in interview to SAWA News project after negotiations between the Palestinian Authority, Israeli gas company Delek, and other international figures ■ The gas pipeline construction is expected to take about 2.5 years
Gaza Burn Victims Get 3D-printer Face Masks Made Close to Home
In the past, burn patients had to travel to Jordan for reconstructive surgery. Due to COVID travel restrictions, a local business is now providing masks to help Gazans heal and prepare for reconstructive surgery
Road Construction in Palestinian Town Near Nablus Damages Important Archaeological Site
Some experts claim the site is home to the biblical altar erected by Joshua; local authorities say contractor damaged ancient stone wall in course of work
Senior PA Official Visits Jailed Palestinian Leader Barghouti With Elections Planned
Israel allegedly allowed Palestinian minister Hussein al-Sheikh to meet with prisoner Marwan Barghouti on Thursday
Palestinian Elections Closer to Reality as Factions Reach Understandings
Despite obstacles, many are optimistic that the first Palestinian elections in 15 years will be held, as Hamas and Fatah release joint statement in step toward reconciliation
Rival Factions Agree on Procedures for Palestinian Elections
Fatah and Hamas, despite rift, release statement with other Palestinian groups pledging 'to abide by the timetable' for balloting and 'respect and accept' the results of the elections set for May and July
British Lawmakers Call to Prevent Palestinians' Eviction by Settler Groups
The move comes ahead of a hearing in the cases regarding the eviction of four families in East Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood
Three East Jerusalem Palestinians Indicted in Killing of Four Relatives
In a rare move, Israel allowed Palestinian armed security forces to enter Kafr Aqab to calm matters
UAE Drastically Cut Funding for Palestinian Refugees in 2020
In the year it normalized ties with Israel, the UAE gave UNRWA just $1 million, while in 2018 and 2019 the kingdom donated $51.8 million to the agency
Settler Shoots Palestinian Dead in Clash at West Bank Outpost
According to Israeli military, no weapons were found on Palestinian man who they say tried to enter outpost
Israel Destroys and Seizes Structures in Khirbet Humsa, Leaving Over 30 Palestinian Minors Without a Roof
The EU representative in Jerusalem warns that the 73 residents ordered to leave their homes by the civil administration are 'facing the danger of forced transfer'
Palestinian Authority Receives First Shipment of Russian Sputnik V Coronavirus Vaccine
10,000 doses arrive in the West Bank, setting in motion the inoculation drive for the general Palestinian population, after medical staff received the COVID-19 vaccine from Israel earlier in the week
Tarnished by Its Gaza Rule, Hamas May Struggle in Palestinian Elections
'Every year, the situation is getting from bad to worse. People don’t have money to buy the basic things,' says Gaza merchant, while it still remains to be seen whether the elections decreed by Abbas will actually be held
