This is no “natural” disaster. It is the result of the sewer-like politics of the region, where Israel and Egypt collude, with US and EU complicity, to tighten the Gaza siege. Read more about Video: As siege stops pumps, Gaza children wade to school in sewage
Dependency on Israel has meant that the Gaza electricity supply hasn’t increased in line with the Strip’s population growth. Read more about Did a Gaza family burn to death because of an unpaid bill?
A version of the chart-topping song highlights unemployment among Palestinian youth. Read more about "Gangnam Style" parody puts spotlight on Gaza siege
More than $1 billion worth of damage was caused by Israeli offensive in November. Read more about Thousands remain without water, power one month after attack on Gaza
On this week’s podcast: Rana Baker assesses the humanitarian and economic situation in Gaza, sealed at the Egyptian border following an attack on Egyptian soldiers last week; and much more! Read more about The Electronic Intifada Weekly Podcast featuring Rana Baker on the closure of the Gaza-Egypt border
The only power plant in Gaza is currently operating at about a third of its capacity, or has been completely shut down by severe fuel shortages since February. Read more about Gaza left in the dark at Ramadan
Rami Almeghari’s family joins him in Cairo to celebrate Ramadan and enjoy a respite from the debilitating power cuts in Gaza due to Israel’s ongoing siege. Read more about Respite at Ramadan: as power cuts continue in Gaza, my kids marvel at Cairo's lights
Israel’s monopoly over distribution of fuel to the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip has yet to be challenged by the Palestinian Authority. Read more about Palestinian Authority silent as Israel consolidates fuel monopoly
A family in the central Gaza Strip has suffered an unimaginable tragedy because of a candle lit during one of Gaza’s frequent power outages. Read more about Three children burn to death as candles replace lights in besieged Gaza
My diaries from last Monday and Tuesday. I reflect my feelings on the death of three kids, an event for Palestinian political prisoners, and my meeting with Hana’ Shalabi. Read more about From sadness to happiness on two days in Gaza