Tag Archives: border

Rizqa: Rafah crossing did not cause any harm to Egypt

[ PIC 23/08/2013 – 10:40 AM ] GAZA, (PIC)– The Palestinian government in Gaza demanded the Egyptian authorities to reopen the Rafah crossing before the Palestinian citizens, stressing on its rejection to use the Beit Hanoun (Erez) crossing as a substitute for the Rafah crossing. Youssef Rizqa, political adviser to Palestinian Prime Minister in Gaza, […]

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Haneyya: We understand Egyptian security concerns but crossing is vital for Gaza

[ PIC 19/08/2013 – 02:49 PM ] GAZA, (PIC)– Gaza premier Ismail Haneyya said that his government and Hamas movement understand Egyptian security concerns especially in Sinai but still demand reopening Rafah crossing. Haneyya told Al-Rai news agency on Monday that the Palestinian people hope all the best for Egypt and pray for an end […]

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Hamas calls for biggest ever sea convoy to bust Gaza blockade

[ PIC 18/08/2013 – 09:46 PM ] GAZA, (PIC)– Hamas movement called on free people of the region and the world to exert all efforts possible to lift the siege on Gaza Strip especially after the closure of Rafah crossing and destruction of most of the tunnels. Dr. Sami Abu Zuhri, a Hamas spokesman, called […]

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Gaza official: Palestinians unable to cross into Egypt

Maan News Agency | Aug 18, 2013   GAZA CITY (Ma’an) — Palestinians are not being allowed to cross into Egypt via the Rafah crossing, a Hamas official said Sunday. Maher Abu Sabha, general director of the ministry of interior in Gaza, told Ma’an that the Rafah crossing was open on Saturday, but no passengers […]

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Three swimming Palestinians arrested off Gaza shores

Al Qassam website | 18-08-2013,09:12 Gaza- Israeli navy arrested Saturday morning three Palestinians swimming in the sea of ​​Gaza. The Hebrew radio reported “a ship has spotted three suspects off the coast of the Gaza Strip as they entered the Israeli waters,” It stated that the three were arrested, noting that they have been subject […]

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VIDEO | Gazans Suffer as Result of Imposed Restrictions by Egypt

Published on Aug 12, 2013by PressTV The Egyptian military has kept the Rafah crossing with the Gaza Strip sealed since last Thursday citing the Eid-Ul-Fitr holiday. For who does not understand the need or concept of resistance of Palestine, recommended read: The History of Resistance – The Eagle of Palestine Special Topic – All Israeli […]

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EU blacklists Hezbollah while Israel violates Lebanese sovereignty (2006-2012: 20,865 times)

  PressTV | Sun Aug 11, 2013 7:31AM GMT Lebanon’s army said on August 7 that four Israeli soldiers, who had crossed the border into Lebanon, were injured in an explosion inside the Lebanese territory near the town of al-Labouneh.” An analyst has questioned the European Union’s neutrality regarding Israel, juxtaposing the EU’s blacklisting of […]

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Palestinian Killed By Army Fire In Gaza – 213th Israeli “cease-fire” violation & 6th death

 Sunday August 11, 2013 05:49 by Saed Bannoura – IMEMC & Agencies Saturday August 10 2013, Israeli military sources have reported that a Palestinian youth was shot and killed by army fire, near the border fence, east of the Gaza Strip. File – Israeli Soldier Near Border Fence – sahafa.com Palestinian assassinated by Israeli army […]

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VIDEO | “We’re coming!” – Hezbollah places billboards at border with Israel

Provocation? From 2006 to 2012 Israel violated Lebanon sovereignty 20,865 TIMES in violation with UNSC Resolution. These are a groce provocations. Already in  2006 the UN stated: “These overflights are violations of Lebanese sovereignty & resolutions 1559 (2004) 1701 (2006). Silenced by media. Uncondemned and unsanctioned by the same UN(SC). Read and watch more

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VIDEO | Crisis in Egypt leaves more Gazans stranded

Published on Aug 5, 2013 by PressTV As the political turmoil continues in Egypt, the number of people crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt continues to decline. Now less than a hundred people are allowed to leave the tiny coastal enclave through the Rafah crossing compared to nearly 1500 people prior to the ouster […]

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Israel detains liberated prisoner en route to Jordan for medical treatment

[ PIC 16/07/2013 – 12:00 PM ] JENIN, (PIC)– The Israeli occupation authorities (IOA) detained liberated prisoner Mohammed Al-Saadi at the Karame crossing on Tuesday morning while trying to enter Jordan for medical treatment. Local sources said that the IOA held Saadi, from Seelat Al-Harthiya village in Jenin, for a few hours then took him […]

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90% of infrastructure projects in Gaza stopped due to closure of (all) crossings

[ PIC 12/07/2013 – 02:17 PM ] GAZA, (PIC)– The Palestinian government in Gaza confirmed the suspension of works in 90 per cent of infrastructure projects, implemented by Gaza municipalities, due to the closure of the crossings. Minister of Local Government in Gaza, Dr. Mohammed Al-Farra said in a press release on Thursday that these […]

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UFree (@Ufreenetwork) calls for better treatment of Palestinians in Egypt

[ PIC 12/07/2013 – 01:33 PM ] BRUSSLES, (PIC)– UFree Network to Defend the Rights of Palestinian Political Prisoners and Detainees expressed deep concern over the Egyptian authorities’ treatment of Palestinians since July 2 ,2013. In a press release issued on Friday, UFree stressed the need to respect the right of freedom of movement provided […]

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#GazaUnderSiege: Egypt closes (sole) Rafah crossing for 1 day

Maan News Agency | July 12, 2013 GAZA CITY (Ma’an) — Egyptian authorities closed the Rafah crossing on the Gaza border on Friday, but will partially reopen the terminal Saturday. When operating on its regular schedule, the Rafah terminal closes on Friday for the local weekend. Palestinian officials had hoped that Egypt would open the […]

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Health ministry: 360 patients at risk due to the closure of the Rafah crossing

[ PIC 11/07/2013 – 01:50 PM ] GAZA, (PIC)– The Palestinian health ministry in Gaza warned that the lives of 360 patients who has been prescribed medical treatment in hospitals outside the Gaza Strip are at risk as a result of the closure of the Rafah border crossing. In a press release on Thursday, the […]

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