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Beirut 7 September 2012
Palestinian refugees fleeing the violence in Syria to Lebanon are not able to access the same relief as Syrian nationals. Read more about Palestinians fleeing Syria denied help in Lebanon
Rafah Crossing 4 September 2012
Palestinians are cautious about the future of freedom of movement between the Gaza Strip and Egypt. Read more about Egypt reopens border crossing with Gaza -- for now
Jerusalem 3 September 2012
By mining natural resources from the occupied West Bank for its own economic purposes, Israel is committing the war crime of pillage. Read more about Israel, settlers committing war crime of pillage in Dead Sea, says new report
29 August 2012
Brides and bridegrooms are now being smuggled through the Gaza tunnels, adding to the usual fare of medicine, building materials and commercial goods. Read more about Love and light at the end of Gaza’s tunnels
Tripoli 29 August 2012
Property disputes in post-Gaddafi Libya have hit the Palestinian community hard as more refugees arrive from Syria. Read more about Eviction worries for Palestinians in new Libya
Haifa 28 August 2012
After a seven year trial, an Israeli court exonerated Israel’s army in the 2003 killing of peace activist Rachel Corrie in what Rachel’s family and human rights groups say is another instance of impunity. Read more about Judge blaming Rachel Corrie for her own death highlights Israel's impunity, family says
Jerusalem 20 August 2012
Samer Issawi faces essentially a life sentence after his arrest in a Jerusalem-area village, which Israel says is outside the city municipality and therefore violates a prisoner swap agreement that won Isaswi’s release last year. Read more about Jerusalemite faces decades in prison after visiting nearby village
Bethlehem 20 August 2012
After the brutal murder of a Palestinian woman by her husband, local human rights groups are pushing for stronger reforms to stem violence against women in Palestine. Read more about Harsh economic and social conditions contribute to violence against Palestinian women
Gaza City 3 August 2012
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. Read more about Gaza left in the dark at Ramadan
31 July 2012
A three-member United Nations committee has lambasted Israel for the harsh treatment of Palestinian children held in custody, amongst other rights violations. Read more about 90% of Gaza water "unsafe for drinking," says UN