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WEBوكالة الأنباء الفلسطينية وتعرف اختصارا ب- وفا. وقد أنشأت في نيسان / ابريل عام 1972 تطبيقاً للقرار الصادر عن المجلس الوطني الفلسطيني في دورته الاستثنائية المنعقدة في القاهرة. ثم صدر قرار اللجنة التنفيذية لمنظمة التحرير ...
Ongoing global action in solidarity with the Palestinian people
WEB11 hours ago · Ongoing global action in solidarity with the Palestinian people. RAMALLAH, September 21, 2024 (WAFA) – Numerous cities and capitals worldwide witnessed large-scale demonstrations today in response to the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza. Across Europe, thousands participated in protests across …
President Abbas approves lineup of new government chaired by …
WEBRAMALLAH, Thursday, March 28, 2024 (WAFA) – Prime Minister-designate Mohammad Mustafa has presented his government's action plan and proposed formation list to President Mahmoud Abbas for confidence under the Basic Law for its approval. Consequently, President Abbas issued a decree granting confidence to the nineteenth Palestinian government ...
President Abbas receives US Secretary of State in Ramallah
WEBRAMALLAH, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 (WAFA) – The President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas received US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken at the presidential headquarters in the city of Ramallah. The President discussed with the US Secretary of State the latest developments in the Palestinian territories, the efforts made to …
Four Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrike on Rafah
WEB17 hours ago · GAZA, September 21, 2024 (WAFA) – An Israeli airstrike targeting a warehouse in the Musabah area of Rafah, southern Gaza, has resulted in the killing of four Palestinians, according to local sources. The sources reported that the airstrike, conducted by Israeli warplanes, also left six others injured. The ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza ...
Receiving US State Secretary, President Abbas demands …
WEBRAMALLAH, Sunday, November 5, 2023 (WAFA) – President Mahmoud Abbas met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Ramallah. During the meeting, the President called for an immediate halt to the devastating Israeli war on Gaza and urged the swift provision of humanitarian aid, including medical supplies, food, water, electricity, and …
Israeli military offensive in Qabatiya results in seven Palestinians …
WEB2 days ago · JENIN, September 20, 2024 (WAFA) – A wide-scale Israeli military offensive yesterday in the town of Qabatiya, located south of Jenin, that lasted nearly 10 hours resulted in the murder of seven Palestinians and left 11 others injured from live ammunition. The death toll rose to seven after Palestinian Red Crescent teams recovered the body of ...
Germany, Palestine sign agreements supporting labor market-oriented ...
WEBGermany, Palestine sign agreements supporting labor market-oriented TVET and higher education. The signing of the German-Palestinian agreements. (WAFA Images) RAMALLAH, Thursday, October 21, 2021 (WAFA) - Under the auspice of Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh, two agreements worth 11 million euros were today signed on German–Palestinian ...
President Abbas urges Hamas to complete deal to protect …
WEBRAMALLAH, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 (WAFA) - The President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas has Wednesday called on Hamas movement to quickly complete a prisoner swap deal in order to protect Palestinian people and …
Foreign Ministry welcomes European Parliament's vote on UNRWA …
WEBRAMALLAH, Thursday, October 21, 2021 (WAFA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates today welcomed the European Parliament’s (EP) vote in its plenary session for the 2022 budget in favor of increasing the European Union’s €55 million aid provided to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) and lifting the ban on support from the European ...