Gaza

Ancient Gaza monastery restored by unemployed young Palestinians

For the third year in a row, a Palestinian team under French supervision works on the restoration of St. Hilarion Monastery in Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp.

Culture

Gazans prepare more protests of Hamas policies

Activists are preparing to stage new popular demonstrations across the Gaza Strip, blaming Hamas’ governance for high prices and increasing unemployment.

Palestine

Egypt, Qatar agreement with Israel, Hamas provides boost for Gaza economy

The economic agreement allows $10 million worth of food, fuel and supplies, as well as a boost for salaries.

Palestine

Israeli-Egyptian meetings mark rapprochement progress

The expected visit to Israel in a few days of Egyptian Intelligence Chief Abbas Kamel reflects the trend of rapprochement in recent months between Jerusalem and Cairo.

Israel

Human rights organizations call on Hamas to halt death sentences against Israeli agents, drug dealers

The military judiciary in the Gaza Strip announced this month new death sentences against collaborators with Israel and drug dealers, amid calls by human rights organizations to stop these illegal and nonhumanitarian sentences.

Palestine

Qatar to begin distributing money to Gazan families again

Qatar and Israel reached an agreement in August to resume the payments to the Palestinian enclave, which ended after the latest war in May.

News Brief

Israel, Egypt to increase military presence along Egypt's Rafah border

Egypt and Israel sign an agreement allowing increased military presence in Egypt's Rafah border area, a move that analysts say is a win-win for the two neighbors.

Egypt

Palestinian banks accused of colluding with Israel

​Palestinian banks in the Gaza Strip froze the accounts of dozens of associations and civil society institutions, sparking a wave of anger among them and the citizens who benefit from the services they provide.

Palestine

Israel agrees to more Egyptian troops in Sinai

Israel has agreed for Egypt to reinforce its military presence in the Sinai Peninsula.

Israel

Why fewer Palestinians learn Turkish

Turkey has been a top study destination for Palestinians since 2010, but that is changing.

Palestine

Palestinians say no to work in settlements

A local Palestinian organization launched a project titled “No to Work in Settlements” with the aim of employing Palestinian women entrepreneurs in the Palestinian Jordan Valley, away from their work in Israeli settlements.

Palestine

Drug dealers in Gaza risk Hamas military trials

Hamas in the Gaza Strip has come under criticism for referring civilians accused of drug use and traficking to the military judiciary.

Palestine