A family of five has to shell out $1,000 for basic papers, an expense few of the destitute refugees can afford. Read more about Lebanon charges punitive registration fees to Palestinians fleeing Syria war  

The number of conscientious objectors keeps rising as Druze youth see through Israeli propaganda. Read more about Israel “tried to brainwash us,” says Druze pioneer who refused army service 

Israel navy has killed 2 Gaza fishermen, wounded 24, captured 147 and taken or damaged more than 150 boats since 2009. Read more about Gaza fishermen suffer 85 percent income loss as Israeli siege, attacks continue 

Health and environmental fears rise as authorities face numerous problems at once. Read more about Storm exacerbates sewage crisis in Gaza  

Gaza a “disaster area” say UN officials, as hardships caused by historic storm compounded by power crisis and ongoing siege. Read more about Families seek refuge in school as flooded Gaza turns into “disaster area” 

Corporate Watch’s research trip to Palestine aims to connect young activists in Gaza and those in the west. Read more about Forging new links to boycott movement in Gaza 

Workshops encourage Palestinian farmers to boycott Israeli goods and build a social movement. Read more about Gaza farmers succeed in tending to olive harvest -- with international support 

Public sector employees are receiving their salaries against the odds. Read more about Unlicensed banks provide "safety net" to besieged Gaza 

Egypt’s clamp-down on tunnels has brought some Palestinian businesses to a standstill. Read more about Egypt attacks fishermen in Gaza's waters 

Israel wants to “beautify” the image of its ongoing blockade against Gaza by letting in some construction materials. Read more about Gaza's construction sector still crushed by siege