The so-called international community is using Palestinian civilians in Gaza as hostages in their war against Hamas. Read more about Video: Ali Abunimah on Abbas' UN speech, new Fatah-Hamas deal on Gaza 

Khalil Abu Shammala of Al Dameer Association for Human Rights says Palestinians in Gaza are taking desperate, risky measures to live a normal life free of occupation and the Israeli-Egyptian siege. Read more about Hundreds of Palestinians killed in Mediterranean were trying to escape hopelessness in Gaza 

The Palestinian Authority’s foreign minister prevented the International Criminal Court from going forward with a requested prosecution of Israel. Read more about Palestinian Authority foils new Gaza war crimes probe 

Israel’s ability to “carry out three genocidal wars” on Gaza since 2008 “is due to the absence of accountability,” activist and writer says on Gaza TV channel. Read more about How many more Gaza children must die before Israel is taken to war crimes court? 

The Palestinian Authority has nothing to lose by ratifying the Rome Statue of the International Criminal Court. Read more about Abbas runs out of excuses for inaction on Israel's war crimes  

Dropping DIME bombs on residential areas violates international law, according to Palestinian human rights group Al-Haq. Read more about Candy for Israeli soldiers, cancer for Gaza's civilians  

Blaming Hamas for the loss of Palestinian life is ludicrous. Read more about PA parrots Israeli claims on Gaza attack  

Remarks by BBC’s Kevin Connolly reveal broadcaster’s unequal treatment of Israeli versus Palestinian lives. Read more about BBC: killing of 3 Israelis worse than "waves of violence" in Middle East