Hadeel Al Gherbawi

Hadeel Al Gherbawi is a freelance journalist from the Gaza Strip. She has a degree in English language literature and journalism. On Twitter: @hadola_gh

Palestine | Dec 23, 2021

The lost history of Gaza's Jewish quarter

A look into the history of a neighborhood in Gaza City that was once home to a Jewish population

Palestine | Dec 21, 2021

Gaza's few Christians lift economy

Gaza’s very small Christian community has been a strong force for the economy.

Palestine | Dec 13, 2021

Gaza wine: from international brand to punishable crime

As the Christian holidays and New Year’s celebrations draw near and put some in the mood for a glass of wine, how are the preparations looking under Hamas in the Gaza Strip with both Muslims and Christians celebrating these holidays?

A Palestinian farmer picks grapes from a field close to the Netzarim Jewish settlement, south of Gaza City, Gaza Strip, Aug. 11, 2003.

Culture | Nov 15, 2021

Japanese grand piano, gifted to Arafat in 1997, plays on in Gaza

The Yamaha grand piano that Japan gave to the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat in 1997 returns to make music again after being exposed to three devastating wars.

A woman plays the piano on stage during the opening of the "Red Carpet" cinema festival in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, May 12, 2016.

Palestine | Nov 3, 2021

Meet the foreign women living in Gaza against all odds

The foreign women residing in the Gaza Strip have adapted to another culture and difficult living conditions, and often have chosen not to travel to their home countries but remain with their families during wartime.

Elena Radwan, a dual Russian-Palestinian citizen from the Russian city of Voronezh, plays piano in Gaza.

Palestine | Oct 29, 2021

Palestinians share big ideas with TEDx

Several years of development and success have multiplied TEDx events in both the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

Palestine | Oct 18, 2021

Gazan women find haven at ladies-only pools

More resorts in the Gaza Strip are offering ladies-only swimming pools, allowing women to relax and enjoy the sun away from public eyes.

Palestine | Oct 17, 2021

Gaza's few beauty salons struggle to meet demand

Demand for plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures is rising in the Gaza Strip despite a lack of clinics.

Palestinian brides are seen during a mass wedding ceremony, Gaza City, Gaza Strip, Feb. 4, 2014.

Palestine | Sep 6, 2021

Road accidents increasingly common in Gaza Strip

Two young women were killed and another injured in a car accident in the Gaza Strip, which sparked a wave of angry reactions among citizens toward reckless drivers and laxity in applying laws and punishing lawbreakers.

A volunteer member of Hamas directs traffic in a street in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, Aug. 21, 2007.

Culture | Aug 22, 2021

Gaza’s astronomy fans gaze longingly at heavens

Gaza's astronomy enthusiasts lament that the siege on the Gaza Strip prevents them from establishing quality laboratories and traveling abroad for educational events.