Ban on sexual violence would dampen military’s spirits, according to a prominent Israeli religious figure. Read more about Rabbi who urged Gaza genocide excused rape by soldiers 

A monthly roundup of photographs documenting Palestine, Palestinian life, politics and culture, and international solidarity with Palestine. Read more about Palestine in Pictures: August 2017 

Chronic electricity cuts put lives of patients at risk. Read more about Video: Gaza hospitals warn of "catastrophe" 

Gaza’s disabled athletes search for new purpose after seeing dreams shattered in 2014 war. Read more about Israeli bombs crushed footballer’s "first and last option" 

News reports suggest that border crossing will open next month, but there’s been no official announcement. Read more about Gazans stranded in Egypt as Rafah rumors swirl 

Israel’s libel laws make journalists vulnerable to censorship. Read more about Journalist David Sheen faces lawsuit from Israeli general Israel Ziv 

Scarce space, overpopulation, occupation, closure and poverty cannot tamp down human ingenuity. Read more about Gazans turn to their rooftops for sustenance 

The Glow and Thought finds creative means to stress that books are for everyone. Read more about Video: Encouraging reading culture in Gaza 

Generators for phone company held up by Israel, and more disruption could harm online economy. Read more about IT disruption panics Gaza’s new Internet entrepreneurs 

Avishai Ivri is the face of EU promotional campaign to win favor of Israelis. Read more about "Fuck it, wipe out Gaza," says spokesman for new EU campaign