The anonymity of the sixteen slain Afghan civilians, nine of whom were playful children a few days ago stirred up every remaining tranquility I have ever possessed. Read more about We exist in a lesser category 

Rana Baker recounts a traumatizing experience for her grandmother, whose home was right in front of where a recent extra-judicial assassination by Israeli forces took place in Gaza. Read more about They almost killed my grandmother 

I have heard of Israel’s “men of peace” and “democracy” from the news since I was a child. I, however, have never felt or seen anything that could relate to such false, and indeed, useless allegations. As I write this, Gaza drowns in darkness. I write as a frenzied power generator roars upstairs causing not only an irritating noise but further damage to the environment too. Read more about If not the governments, people around the world do speak: protect Khader Adnan 

Israel is calling the people of Gaza a lot these days, asking them to betray their own people. Read more about Midnight calls ring Gazan phones 

Harrowing video shows Ola Tamimi reacting to the shooting of her brother Mustafa Tamimi yesterday in Nabi Saleh village. Read more about Video: Ola Tamimi reacts to shooting of her brother