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Gazan artist continues in his hobby for 60 years
For sixty years, the Gazan 84-year-old artist, Muhammad al-Astal, has been representing the ancient life in his paintings that fascinate visitors and transfer them to the ancient rural life, he painted over 450 paintings, converting his…
Sit-in for Blind and Visually Impaired People in Gaza to Demand their Right to Work
A crowd of incensed blind and visually impaired people in Gaza organized a sit-in to mark the International Day of Disabled Persons in front of the General Personnel Council in Gaza. The protest was sparked after the council issued a number…
A Group of People with Special Needs Drew a Massive Mural in Rafah
In an attempt to shed light on the struggles of people with special needs, Friends Society for People with Special Needs launched an initiative of painting a 15-meter mural in one of Rafah’s streets. Under the theme ‘Our country is greater…
To Mark the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, An Artifact Exhibition was…
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in Gaza launched a handmade crafts and artifacts exhibition in the ancient archeological site of Tell Umm el-'Amr. The event was distinguished for hosting various kids’ activities along with a…
To Assist People with Visual Impairment, A Palestinian Child Invents a Special Robot
Despite limited resources, Mohammed al-Halaq, who is only 12 years old, managed to manufacture a useful robot that assists people with visual and hearing impairments walk alone without the fear of bumping into things. The robot is basically…
EU Ambassadors and Representatives Delegation Visits Gaza Strip
Today, Wednesday, 20 officials delegation consisted of EU member states Ambassadors and Representatives in the Palestinian territories has arrived to Gaza Strip through Beit Hanoun (Erez) crossing, in order to gauge and assess the living…
With the Onset of Strawberry Season, Farmers Demand Opening Borders for Exports
With the onset of strawberry season, which mostly grows in Beit Lahia in northern Gaza, farmers in Gaza made repeated appeals to allow them to sell their fruit outside Gaza. Planting Strawberries, best known as the "red gold" in Gaza, is a…
More than 9,000 people applied for work permits in Israel
The Palestinian Ministry of Labor in the Gaza Strip announced on the ministry’s website that registration for work permits inside Israel is open. This is part of Israeli facilities following recent understandings with Hamas and the…
A Creative Palestinian Artist Weaves Gorgeous Calligraphy Font Panels
Ahmed Nassar, a twenty-one-year-old artist, from Al-Maghazi camp in Gaza Strip, excels in employing his hobby and mastering calligraphy. Using brilliant aesthetic colors, Ahmed applies his artistic calligraphy to wood panels and murals.…
To Make a Living, A Gazan Adds to His Motorcycle a Portable Oven to Prepare Meals
Amid poor living conditions and the growing unemployment rate in Gaza, Daoud Buji insisted on making his own living by adding to his motorcycle a portable oven where he bakes pastries and bread. His- out of ordinary motorcycle- was…