Geography of the State of Palestine

Restored Byzantine church re-opens in Gaza

The remains of a fifth century Byzantine church were unveiled in Gaza on Jan. 24 following a three-year restoration project, with the strip's Hamas Islamist rulers touting an embrace of their "Christian brothers."

The remains of a church and monastery were first discovered in Jabalia, a city in northern Gaza, in 1997 over an area spanning roughly 800 square meters.

Logar discusses cooperation, situation in region with Palestinian FM

Ramallah – Foreign Minister Anže Logar met his Palestinian counterpart Riyad al-Maliki he visited Ramallah on Tuesday. Bilateral and EU-Palestine cooperation, the situation in Palestine, current developments in the region, and Slovenia’s EU presidency topped the agenda. He also met Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeas.

Gaza’s first rock band, Osprey V, takes wing

An accountant, two lawyers, an agronomist and a Swiss humanitarian worker have formed Gaza's first rock band, giving voice in English to the pain of war in the Palestinian territory.

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The unlikely group got together more than two years ago to create Osprey V, posting video clips online and projecting an aura of mystery by keeping their faces hidden.

Fatah: A new reality - Ceasefire agreement could enter into force within 24 hours

"The efforts of Arab countries led by Egypt, which involved interested parties, were crowned with success in the form of a draft ceasefire agreement that could enter into force within 24 hours," Jibril Rajoub said in an interview with Saudi Asharq News TV Channel.

Football legend Cantona backs aid campaign for Palestine

French football legend Eric Cantona on May 15 supported a relief campaign launched for Palestinians who are facing Israeli attacks.

Ex-Manchester United forward Cantona, 54, put his photo on Instagram as he has worn a 'Hoping for Palestine' t-shirt, which was designed for an NGO, Hoping Foundation.

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