Unlike the Rafah crossing, other borders have been opened since the Cairo coup earlier this year. Read more about Why is Gaza always Egypt's scapegoat? 

Gaza a “disaster area” say UN officials, as hardships caused by historic storm compounded by power crisis and ongoing siege. Read more about Families seek refuge in school as flooded Gaza turns into “disaster area” 

Corporate Watch’s research trip to Palestine aims to connect young activists in Gaza and those in the west. Read more about Forging new links to boycott movement in Gaza 

Conservative activist Raheem Kassam has generated headlines about “extremism” on UK campuses. Read more about How front group "Student Rights" undermines Palestine solidarity 

My children ask why we are constantly without power; I don’t know how to explain. Read more about I've no choice but to battle Gaza's blackouts 

A monthly roundup of photographs documenting Palestine, Palestinian life, politics and culture, and international solidarity with Palestine. Read more about The Month in Pictures: November 2013 

Alaa Hammad has been tortured behind Israeli bars, his wife says. Read more about Palestinian prisoner's health worsens after 210 days of refusing food 

Whenever there’s turbulence in Cairo, you can be sure that Palestinians will be scapegoated. Read more about Why should Gazans have to hide their identity in Egypt? 

Even Israeli military court judge isn’t convinced that Ahmad Qatamesh should be behind bars. Read more about Israel detains Palestinian leftist without trial