Most of Gaza’s industrial factories have closed and remained shut since Israel sealed the borders and devastated the export economy beginning in 2006. Read more about Siege leaves 80 percent of Gaza's factories shut 

Palestinians in Gaza, half of whom are under 18 and more than a million dependent on food aid, were optimistic about Egypt’s new president. Their hopes for support are now quickly fading. Read more about Hopes for freedom of movement dashed, once again, in Gaza 

After the brutal murder of a Palestinian woman by her husband, local human rights groups are pushing for stronger reforms to stem violence against women in Palestine. Read more about Harsh economic and social conditions contribute to violence against Palestinian women 

The economic bubble in the West Bank will burst, and instead of working to remove Israeli restrictions, the Palestinian Authority continues to push for investments in the private sector. Read more about Bubble in aid-dependent West Bank bound to burst, say economists 

Food insecurity for Palestinians living in refugee camps, the Gaza Strip and in Area C of the West Bank is rising, despite international aid agency reports to the contrary. Read more about Child malnutrition remains high in West Bank and Gaza 

The lower Israel sinks in public estimation, the more generous western leaders are in handing out aid and special favors to their wayward ally. Read more about EU, US race to reward Israel's massive human rights violations 

A new aid program intends to help 5,000 families purchase nutritious food in the besieged Gaza Strip. Read more about Amid growing poverty, payment card provides dignity, nutrition for some Gaza families 

Controversy over a desalination plant in Gaza highlights the role of aid agencies in subsidizing the occupation and letting Israel off the hook for destroying Palestinian infrastructure. Read more about Water desalination projects to solve Gaza’s problems: a wolf in sheep’s clothing? 

The EU has been eager to nurture both its relationship with Israel and the international market in “security goods.” Read more about German aid to Israel's war machine is an invitation to abuse human rights