Lives have been placed at risk by steep cuts to public sector wages. Read more about Abbas breaks pay pledge to Gaza's workers  

Analysts differ over responsibility but agree that attack was aimed at reconciliation efforts Read more about Who is behind bombing of Hamdallah convoy? 

Sinai militants have effectively joined forces with Israel in besieging Gaza. Read more about How Islamic State holds Gaza hostage 

Assassination of Mazen al-Fuqaha seen as challenge to new Hamas leader. Read more about Testing times in Gaza