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Israeli soldiers stand in foreground with military checkpoint watchtower and crowd of people in background

Another Palestinian woman killed at Israeli checkpoint

Maureen Clare Murphy 2 June 2016

Once again, no Israelis injured during incident that left alleged attacker dead. Read more about Another Palestinian woman killed at Israeli checkpoint

Women sit on chairs while crocheting and holding up plastic

Gaza women turn recycling into an art

Hamza Abu Eltarabesh Gaza Strip 27 May 2016

The New Heritage project transforms old plastic bags into toys and cushions. Read more about Gaza women turn recycling into an art

Brother and sister slain at checkpoint were executed, Palestinians say

Maureen Clare Murphy 27 April 2016

Eyewitness testimony contradicts Israel’s claim that woman threw knife at soldiers. Read more about Brother and sister slain at checkpoint were executed, Palestinians say

Tens of thousands still displaced in Gaza

Maureen Clare Murphy 11 April 2016

Only 3,000 out of 18,000 destroyed homes have been rebuilt. Read more about Tens of thousands still displaced in Gaza

Woman and boy ride on cart pulled by donkey through a street as the sun sets

In photos: Scavenging to live

Hamza Abu Eltarabesh and Abed Zaghout Khan Younis 11 April 2016

A snapshot of survival from Gaza’s Cold River to the rubble of Khan Younis. Read more about In photos: Scavenging to live

Women of the West Bank burn up the road

Sarah Irving 23 March 2016

Speed Sisters follows Palestinian women’s rally-car racing team and the challenges that come with pursuing their sport. Read more about Women of the West Bank burn up the road

Volunteer initiative boosts Gaza women's self-reliance

Isra Saleh el-Namey Gaza City 11 March 2016

In besieged Gaza, volunteer efforts help keep families’ heads above water. Read more about Volunteer initiative boosts Gaza women's self-reliance

Three boys among 6 Palestinians killed during bloody weekend

Maureen Clare Murphy 16 February 2016

Woman slain and 14-year-old girl critically wounded in Hebron. Read more about Three boys among 6 Palestinians killed during bloody weekend

Gaza patients battle cancer and Israeli siege

Isra Saleh el-Namey Gaza Strip 9 February 2016

Unable to access specialized treatment, patients left to “die in silence.” Read more about Gaza patients battle cancer and Israeli siege

Israeli prison brutality dramatized in "3000 Nights"

Selma Dabbagh 30 December 2015

A prison cell serves as an analogy for Israel’s occupation in Mai Masri’s debut feature. Read more about Israeli prison brutality dramatized in "3000 Nights"