Asia Palestine President of Palestinian National Council condemned the attack by Israeli security forces on clerics at Al-Aqsa Mosque in the occupied East Jerusalem area, calling it an "act of fascism and terrorism, as well as a violation of freedom of worship"
Asia Palestine Israeli settlers set fire to two mosques north of Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, and spraied the word "revenge" on walls, according to local witnesses, in an unprecedented episode of escalating hostilities
Asia Palestine Palestinian local elections revealed a stronger-than-expected turnout despite boycott calls, signaling a shift toward accountable governance
Asia Palestine The city of Deir al-Balah in central Gaza held its first elections in more than 20 years, though for a small fraction of the shattered territory’s population; municipal elections also took place in the West Bank
Asia Palestine Good Friday in Jerusalem’s Old City were open to only a few worshippers, as Israeli restrictions and regional war limited access: traditional processions were cancelled, Mass attendance capped at 50 people, in contrast to thousands who normally take part