Many Palestinians and external experts say the developments inside the PA and its security services are worrying. Read more about Repressive PA police trained, equipped by Western donors 

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

Residents of Susya fight to remain on their land as Israel hands down orders to demolish the whole West Bank village. Read more about Israel orders destruction of entire West Bank village 

A nine-month investigation by Al Jazeera into the death of Yasser Arafat has revealed that that there was a high level of polonium, a highly radioactive element, inside his body when he died. Read more about Scientific probe indicates Arafat was murdered 

Palestinians in Israel are protesting draft legislation which would make national service mandatory, despite the state’s system of discrimination against the community. Read more about Knesset moves to force national service on Palestinians in Israel  

A new play addresses the Palestinian Authority’s addiction to “green medicine” — the $1 billion in foreign aid it receives annually. Read more about Play satirizes how aid donors sideline Palestinians 

A new report funded and supported by the UK government that accuses Israel of violating international law with its treatment of Palestinian child detainees was launched in London this week. Read more about Israel treats every Palestinian child as "potential terrorist": government-backed UK study 

For twelve years Israel has imposed sweeping bans on Palestinians wanting to travel from Gaza to the West Bank for education. Read more about Israel denies Palestinians in Gaza right to study in West Bank 

An emerging network of Palestinian filmmakers in Israel aims to connect with filmmakers in neighboring Arab countries — and mentor a new generation of Palestinian artists. Read more about Cinema club run by Palestinians in Israel makes its mark 

Mamoun al-Dam, 12, was killed on 20 June when an Israeli missile struck his family’s land in Gaza City. Read more about Remembering Mamoun, killed by an Israeli missile as he played football