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The Palestinian Authority is confiscating privately-owned agricultural land in the West Bank to build industrial parks. Read more about Leaked documents show PA outsourced Palestinian land and rights to Turkish firm
Bilal Diab on his 77-day hunger strike in protest of administrative detention in Israeli prison. Read more about Winning the battle of empty stomachs: hunger striker Bilal Diab interviewed
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 only power plant in Gaza is currently operating at about a third of its capacity, or has been completely shut down by severe fuel shortages since February. Read more about Gaza left in the dark at Ramadan
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
The violence of the Palestinian Authority police is not unexpected, yet it was still shocking to see such unfettered brutality on the streets of Ramallah in the middle of the afternoon. Read more about Palestinians reclaim streets despite PA police repression
Saturday and Sunday’s brutally repressed protests in Ramallah sent a clear message tot he PA that normalization with the occupation would be met with mass mobilization. Read more about PA repression feeds flames of Palestinian discontent
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?
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