Palestine

A 2014 Israeli air strike forced Gaza doctors to amputate the foot of Asmaa Abu Tair. Now she is overcoming the injuries and making a living, having opened a sewing workshop in the southern Gazan town of Khan Yunis. Abu Tair’s determination…

Gazan bodybuilding champion Samir Khazeeq is training two sons, hoping they can also participate in international competitions. Israel's crossing closures have kept the boys from participating in more recent competitions. Samir is asking…

A Gazan architect handcrafts unique decor, toys, and household utensils using firewood from citrus, almond, and olive trees. Mohamed Helles combines traditional wood carving and uses modern computer sculpting tools to produce one-of-a-kind…

Moderate turnout at entertainment places of children in Gaza wishing to have fun during Eid al-Adha and escape their harsh reality. Children from Jabalia camp for Palestinian refugees in Gaza expressed joy on Eid, despite being unable to…

As is customary every year, citizens of Gaza performed Eid al-Adha prayer in Al-Saraya Square in the center of Gaza. Performing Eid prayer in open space is a popular religious ritual. After performing prayer, citizens wished each other well…

Livestock traders in Gaza are worried by an apparent decrease in consumer demand for meat imported into the strip for Eid al-Adha or the feast of sacrifice, marking the end of the Muslim pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca. The…

The markets in the Gaza Strip are still seeing no sign of a business boom just two days ahead of Eid al-Adha. People in Gaza are struggling to celebrate Eid Al-Adha this year amid difficult economic situation in the strip. High poverty and…

Difficult economic conditions have forced 28 year old Raihan Sharab, from Gaza, to start a small business from home, making handicrafts out of wool and recycled cardboard. Raihan, mother of two, takes advantage of certain occasions, seasons…

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from the Gaza Strip take part in a swim camp aimed to help them to integrate into society. 40 children participate in the week-long summer camp, organized by Supreme Council for Youth and Sports.…

Tropical storm Chaba raged through the waters off Hong Kong, capsizing an engineering vessel with a crew of 30 people, most of which are now missing at sea. The powerful storm cracked the ship in half yesterday as the vessel sailed about…