economy

Israel's tax policies suffocate Palestinian Jerusalem

Jillian Kestler-D'Amours
28 May 2013

High municipal taxes are forcing shopkeepers to close their businesses.

SodaStream "treats us like slaves," says Palestinian factory worker

Stephanie Westbrook
Rome
9 May 2013

An employee describes the claims on a promotional video by the fizzy drink firm as “lies.”

Cuts threaten UN food aid in Gaza

Gaza City
11 April 2013

Although the number of refugees in Gaza continues to rise, funding for the UN agency caring for them has stagnated.

Fishermen in Gaza

Israel’s attacks on the Gaza Strip’s fishermen are one element of the wider siege on the coastal strip.

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.

Farmers' markets bypass foreign aid to Palestine

Jillian Kestler-D'Amours
Ramallah
28 February 2013

Donors have helped undermine human rights, say groups working in the West Bank.

Gaza farmers launch call to boycott Israeli produce

Joe Catron
Gaza City
8 February 2013

An international day of action against Israeli food exporters takes place this weekend.

Month in Pictures: October 2012

5 November 2012

A monthly roundup of photographs documenting Palestine, Palestinian life, politics and culture, and international solidarity with Palestine.

UN finds "crisis of dignity" as settlers destroy Palestine's olive trees

Jillian Kestler-D'Amours
Salem
30 October 2012
Farmers in the West Bank village of Salem have only been allowed access their olive groves for four days this year.

“Six Flowers” help keep Palestinian handicraft tradition alive, adding modern twist

Rami Almeghari
Gaza City
23 October 2012

A group of six sisters in Gaza have started their own business selling embroidery that combines traditional Palestinian patterns with modern trends.

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