The only crossing for commercial goods between Israel and Gaza has been closed five times since the end of February. Read more about Israel imposes new fuel restrictions on Gaza 

A version of the chart-topping song highlights unemployment among Palestinian youth. Read more about "Gangnam Style" parody puts spotlight on Gaza siege 

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

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 

Ten persons have died so far this year due to various accidents with generators in the Gaza Strip, plagued by chronic power shortages. Read more about After narrow escape, Gaza woman educates peers about lethal danger from generators 

As a fuel shortage has worsened across the coastal territory, the ambulance service has been forced to stop responding to all calls except the most critical cases. With fuel reserves at zero, medical officials are warning that in case of another large-scale military attack by Israel, the ambulance service would be unable to cope. Read more about Gaza ambulances stop responding to calls as fuel reserves hit zero