Joe Catron

Separated from family, Gaza hunger striker accepts expulsion deal

Joe Catron
Beach refugee camp
10 July 2013

Israel continues to exile Palestinian prisoners in exchange for an end to solitary confinement and administrative detention.

Mass protest aims to focus attention on Jerusalem

Joe Catron and
Patrick Strickland
Palestine
11 June 2013

Settlers and soldiers have invaded holy sites, sparking international outrage.

Israel bars children over eight from visiting fathers in prison

Joe Catron
Gaza City
10 June 2013

After his eighth birthday next month, Obeida Shamali will be banned from seeing his dad.

Prisoners who starved for art honored by Gaza show

Joe Catron
Gaza City
21 May 2013

Abdelfattah Abu Jahil won the “right” to use paintbrushes after living on salt and water for 79 days.

Palestinian children unite in song

Joe Catron
Gaza City
26 April 2013

Satellite helps connect refugee children across the Middle East.

Risking their lives to save lives: Gaza's first responders

Joe Catron
Gaza City
16 April 2013

Promises of aid to civil defense services have not been kept.

Hundreds of Gaza children blocked from visiting parents in prison

Joe Catron
Gaza City
9 April 2013

Almost a year after winning concessions from Israel, prisoners are still not allowed to see their offspring.

Israel “tried to banish me for 28 years,” says hunger striker Ayman Sharawna

Joe Catron
Gaza City
25 March 2013

During the last month of his protest, Sharawna’s captors only allowed him use the bathroom twice a day.

Rachel Corrie's legacy highlights continuing role of bulldozers that crush Gaza

Joe Catron
Rafah
18 March 2013

The American activist is remembered fondly by many Palestinians ten years after her death.

Gaza fishermen protest as Israel breaks pledge to stop attacks

Joe Catron
Gaza City
5 March 2013

Nine boats have been captured by Israel since the ceasefire agreement in November.

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