RAMALLAH- The three Palestinian Arabic dailies – Al-Hayat Al-Jadida, Al-Ayyam, and Al-Quds – published today highlighted the Israeli army crackdown on the weekly anti-occupation, anti-settlements Palestinian protests in the occupied West Bank and the high number of injuries caused as a result.
The dailies also highlighted the demand by members of the US Congress to investigate the circumstances of the killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.
Here are the main headlines:
Al-Hayat Al-Jadida:
Dozens were wounded in the West Bank, including three by live bullets, in al-Mazraa al-Gharbiyeh,
Anticipation in Jenin refugee camp after threats from the Israeli occupation.
Fatah salutes the leaders and cadres of its organization and the Shabiba at Birzeit University for their efforts to sustain the democratic student union life.
55 US congressmen demand an investigation into the circumstances of Abu Akleh’s murder.
The two prisoners, Awawdeh and Rayyan, continue their hunger strike in rejection of their administrative detention.
The Venezuelan parliament approves a statement in support of the Palestinian cause.
Member of Knesset Abu Shehadeh: I will present a bill to dissolve the Knesset next Wednesday.
Biden may cancel his visit to Israel due to the political crisis.
WHO holds an emergency meeting after “monkeypox” infections exceed the 100 mark in Europe.
Ambassador Anistas: We demand the return of all property and antiquities stolen by the occupation and the cessation of excavations.
Palestine, Jenin and Shireen in Hawwara.
“As if the Tigris or the Euphrates died… the palm trees died in Iraq.”
Al-Ayyam:
Clashes and injuries during the Friday marches; settlers carry out more attacks.
The United States reiterates its call for a comprehensive and transparent investigation into the killing of journalist Abu Akleh.
Thousands perform the Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Dozens demonstrate against the occupation in Sheikh Jarrah.
The US removes the racist Kach movement from the terrorism list.
Israel: Uncertainty hangs over the political scene after the government lost the parliamentary majority.
Jerusalem District Electricity Company catches the largest theft of electrical power in Beitunia.
WHO holds an emergency meeting to discuss the spread of monkeypox in a number of countries around the world.
Syria: A new Israeli aggression on Damascus countryside.
Al-Quds:
Dozens were injured by bullets and hundreds suffocated during demonstrations and attacks in the West Bank.
Thousands perform prayers at Al-Aqsa amid strict Israeli measures.
The family of the hunger striker, Awawdeh, warns of his possible death.
Washington removes the Kahane Hai movement from the list of terrorist organizations;
and it threatens to stop the visa exemption plan for Israelis due to restrictions on entering the West Bank.
Biden may cancel his visit to Israel planned for June.
The Pentagon is discussing the Abu Akleh case with Gantz; new details in the Palestinian investigation.
Source: Palestinian News & Info Agency (WAFA)