The worst effect of Palestine’s catastrophe is that young people express no hope. Read more about Cycling for Gaza, where the future is frozen 

Dreams of owning a home are thwarted by Egypt’s tunnel closures as well as Israel’s ongoing blockade. Read more about Gaza housing crisis worsens as Egypt restricts building material 

Counter-demonstrators outnumbered protesters renouncing Abbas’ comments over right of return. Read more about Palestinian protesters harassed, beaten by Abbas supporters in Jerusalem 

Israeli policy has split countless Palestinian spouses while parents have been forcibly separated from their children. Read more about Israel forces mother to bring up children by phone 

A London dance company uses Shakespeare to tell Palestine’s modern tale through traditional dance. Read more about UK dance troupe al-Zaytouna retell Shakespeare through dabke 

A monthly roundup of photographs documenting Palestine, Palestinian life, politics and culture, and international solidarity with Palestine. Read more about Month in Pictures: October 2012 

Farmers in the West Bank village of Salem have only been allowed access their olive groves for four days this year. Read more about UN finds "crisis of dignity" as settlers destroy Palestine's olive trees 

“Not a dreamland”: exploring vibrant subcultures in the occupied and besieged Gaza Strip. Read more about VIDEO: the images and sounds of Gaza's vibrant subculture in “Not a dreamland” 

Going to university has become more difficult for Palestinians in Gaza since George W. Bush shut down a charity that helps underprivileged students with fees. Read more about As Holy Land 5 appeal begins, Palestinians in Gaza praise charity closed by Bush