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 

On 26 November, Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon threatened to cut Israeli electricity, water and ties to Gaza’s infrastructure serving the 1.6 million residents of the Gaza Strip. Read more about Israel's threat to cut Gaza water supply would be "complete catastrophe" 

Palestinian olive farmers face violence from both the settlers and the Israeli military during the harvest season. Read more about Harvesting olives as a statement of resistance