The only power plant in Gaza is currently operating at about a third of its capacity, or has been completely shut down by severe fuel shortages since February.
Needing a simple, life-saving operation with equipment not available in Gaza hospitals, Yousef Aljamal’s sister died because Israel denied her access to a Jerusalem hospital.
A three-member United Nations committee has lambasted Israel for the harsh treatment of Palestinian children held in custody, amongst other rights violations.
Rami Almeghari’s family joins him in Cairo to celebrate Ramadan and enjoy a respite from the debilitating power cuts in Gaza due to Israel’s ongoing siege.
Submitted by Maureen Clare Murphy on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 21:03
Two Palestinian brothers were deported to Egypt by the US government despite their stateless status, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee stated today.
This week on the EI podcast, Mahmoud Sarsak ends his epic hunger strike; a report from Moe Ali Nayel in Beirut about the situation in Nahr el-Bared Palestinian refugee camp after the Lebanese army killed a teen; and more.
Submitted by Maureen Clare Murphy on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 04:29
Reports by international agencies on the impact of five years of siege paint a grim picture showing how Israel’s blockade is de-developing the Gaza Strip.
Wheat farmers in Gaza face a lack of irrigation and fuel due to the Israeli blockade while fertile farmland is declared off-limits by the Israeli army.
Dr. Mads Gilbert shares accounts of his work treating patients during Israel’s attacks on Gaza in 2008-09 in order to encourage others to remain steadfast in their solidarity work for Palestinian rights.
