
Palestinians in Jordan refugee camp long to return
30 August 2011
Behind every door in Baqaa refugee camp, one finds tragedy as well as perseverance. Read more about Palestinians in Jordan refugee camp long to return
30 August 2011
Behind every door in Baqaa refugee camp, one finds tragedy as well as perseverance. Read more about Palestinians in Jordan refugee camp long to return
29 August 2011
Residents of the occupied West Bank village of al-Walaja are undaunted by a setback in their fight against home demolitions, the confiscation of land, the expansion of the nearby Jewish-only settlements of Gilo and Har Gilo and construction of a new Israeli settlement called Givat Yael. Read more about Israeli court rejects al-Walaja's appeal against wall
29 August 2011
Popular Sodastream products directly benefit the largest Israeli settlement colony in the occupied West Bank. Meanwhile the company exploits Palestinian factory workers and attempts to “greenwash” its profit from Israel’s occupation. Read more about Swedish chain kicks out drink machines made in Israeli settlements
Ramallah 23 August 2011
Palestinian families are facing increasing financial woes this Ramadan, as the Palestinian Authority juggles with its dwindling budget. Read more about Barren tables at Ramadan as PA loses $35 million in aid each month
Ramallah 23 August 2011
Judicial sentencing procedures differ between courts in the West Bank and in the Gaza Strip, especially in death penalty cases. Read more about Gaza, West Bank governments urged to abolish death penalty
Ramallah 20 August 2011
Skyrocketing Israeli policies of home demolitions in Area C have displaced more than 650 Palestinians In the first six months of 2011 alone. Read more about Demolitions by Israel increase fivefold, says new UN report
Gaza Strip 19 August 2011
Power cuts and a lack of basic rescue equipment due to Israeli restrictions mean that Gaza lifeguards can’t reach swimmers in danger. Read more about Gaza lifeguards deprived of rescue equipment by Israel
London 15 August 2011
The UK has banned Rabbi Yosef Elitzur, who has incited the murder of non-Jews, including civilians and children from coming to the country. But the timing is curious. Read more about UK bans Israeli settler rabbi who called for killing of non-Jews
Gaza City 15 August 2011
Throughout Gaza, children take on responsibilities of adults to help their families, and adults revert from skilled labor to doing nearly anything to bring in a salary. Read more about Odd jobs help Gaza families scrape by
Hebron 15 August 2011
Palestinian women in Hebron have formed a traditional handicrafts cooperative to preserve cultural heritage and provide stable income for dozens of families hit hard by the economic effects of Israel’s occupation. Read more about Preserving Palestinian heritage one stitch at a time