8 stories for 2026-03-21 · Israel/Palestine
FIFA announced it will not take action against the Israeli Football Association over the participation of clubs based in illegal settlements in Israeli leagues. Amnesty International's Head of Economic and Social Justice stated that FIFA's refusal to act violates its own rules and international law.
Switzerland has condemned what it describes as extremist settler violence occurring in the West Bank and has called on Israel to take action to address the situation.
Human Rights Watch reports that aid reaching Gaza has declined, exacerbating hunger and health system collapse. Hundreds of thousands of people remain displaced in destroyed camps and shelters amid absence of basic services.
A report highlights the suffering of Palestinian workers who attempt to cross the West Bank barrier illegally to reach Israel for work. The excerpt notes that over 120,000 Palestinians were barred from working in Israel after October 7, 2023. Facing a two-year conflict and starvation policies, Palestinians have limited economic options beyond illegal border crossings, where some have been killed by Israeli military gunfire.
Despite escalating violence in the West Bank, Jewish settlers and Palestinian activists met during Ramadan to launch a rare solidarity initiative together.
Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Gaza are taking place amid difficult circumstances. The report indicates that festive observances are being overshadowed by challenging conditions in the territory.
The Israeli military announced Friday that it killed the head of the intelligence unit of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC Basij) and a spokesman for the IRGC.
Muslims in Jerusalem were prevented from praying at Al-Aqsa Mosque during Eid al-Fitr celebrations on Friday, with the mosque's entrances remaining closed. The restriction dampened what would otherwise be a joyful occasion for the community.