Abeer Ayyoub Abeer Ayyoub is a freelance journalist based in Istanbul, Turkey. She previously reported from Palestine and Jordan. On Twitter: @Abeerayyoub Palestine | Oct 25, 2023 After fleeing south, some Gazans return home despite Israeli bombardment Returning residents prefer the possibility of Israeli attacks on their homes to the certainty of overcrowding and shortages in the southern Gaza Strip. Palestine | Oct 15, 2023 ALM Feature Gaza residents tell stories of pain and fear as they flee Israeli bombardment As many residents flee south, some Gazans are remaining in their homes, fearing a repeat of 1948, when hundreds of thousands of Palestinians left but never returned. Palestine | Dec 26, 2013 Facebook businesses boom in Gaza amid unemployment Given the growing unemployment rate and harsh blockade in Gaza, an increasing number of citizens are turning to Facebook to market products and launch small businesses. Palestine | Nov 26, 2013 Jazz concert offers respite for besieged Gazans Gazans have few options for evening entertainment between tight restrictions from the Hamas government and the economic crisis caused by the blockade. Palestine | Nov 13, 2013 Gaza's unmarried couples defy social traditions Relationships outside marriage remain taboo in Palestinian society, but some are daring to challenge tradition. Palestine | Nov 7, 2013 Hamas' new spokeswoman to break misperceptions Hamas has appointed its first female English-language spokesperson partly to end the stereotype of the organization as an oppressor of women. Palestine | Oct 30, 2013 Fashion Labels Popular In Gaza Despite Hardship Siege and war have not prevented Palestinians in Gaza from keeping up to speed with the latest fashion trends. Palestine | Oct 24, 2013 Solidarity Visits to Gaza Dwindle International solidarity delegations to Gaza have struggled to enter the territory since Egypt's tightening of its blockade, cutting off a vital source of essential medical assistance. Palestine | Oct 7, 2013 Sexual Harassment in Gaza Caught on Video Goes Viral A young man was caught on video sexually harassing a woman at Rafah, raising fears that the phenomenon of sexual harassment experienced by Egypt might spread to Gaza. Palestine | Sep 3, 2013 Palestinian Women Hope To Gain Divorce Rights Activists are pushing for Gaza to join the West Bank in an initiative that will allow women to divorce without their husbands' permission. Pagination Show more Latest News US completes construction of Gaza aid pier by W.G. DUNLOP | AFP | May 7, 2024 US repatriates two dozen Westerners from Syria IS camp by Shaun TANDON | AFP | May 7, 2024 US brands Israel border closures 'unacceptable' by Danny KEMP | AFP | May 7, 2024 See more Podcasts The negotiating details holding up a cease-fire deal Turkey’s former PM Davutoglu, who met Hamas leaders this week, outlines their demands for peace Turkey strikes LNG deal as Abu Dhabi’s Red Bird abandons British papers: This week in business See more
Palestine | Oct 25, 2023 After fleeing south, some Gazans return home despite Israeli bombardment Returning residents prefer the possibility of Israeli attacks on their homes to the certainty of overcrowding and shortages in the southern Gaza Strip.
Palestine | Oct 15, 2023 ALM Feature Gaza residents tell stories of pain and fear as they flee Israeli bombardment As many residents flee south, some Gazans are remaining in their homes, fearing a repeat of 1948, when hundreds of thousands of Palestinians left but never returned.
Palestine | Dec 26, 2013 Facebook businesses boom in Gaza amid unemployment Given the growing unemployment rate and harsh blockade in Gaza, an increasing number of citizens are turning to Facebook to market products and launch small businesses.
Palestine | Nov 26, 2013 Jazz concert offers respite for besieged Gazans Gazans have few options for evening entertainment between tight restrictions from the Hamas government and the economic crisis caused by the blockade.
Palestine | Nov 13, 2013 Gaza's unmarried couples defy social traditions Relationships outside marriage remain taboo in Palestinian society, but some are daring to challenge tradition.
Palestine | Nov 7, 2013 Hamas' new spokeswoman to break misperceptions Hamas has appointed its first female English-language spokesperson partly to end the stereotype of the organization as an oppressor of women.
Palestine | Oct 30, 2013 Fashion Labels Popular In Gaza Despite Hardship Siege and war have not prevented Palestinians in Gaza from keeping up to speed with the latest fashion trends.
Palestine | Oct 24, 2013 Solidarity Visits to Gaza Dwindle International solidarity delegations to Gaza have struggled to enter the territory since Egypt's tightening of its blockade, cutting off a vital source of essential medical assistance.
Palestine | Oct 7, 2013 Sexual Harassment in Gaza Caught on Video Goes Viral A young man was caught on video sexually harassing a woman at Rafah, raising fears that the phenomenon of sexual harassment experienced by Egypt might spread to Gaza.
Palestine | Sep 3, 2013 Palestinian Women Hope To Gain Divorce Rights Activists are pushing for Gaza to join the West Bank in an initiative that will allow women to divorce without their husbands' permission.