Palestine

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…

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…

The Palestinian Sailing and Rowing Federation staged on Wednesday the first-ever surfing competition off Gaza's beach. Surfers in Gaza lack international-grade surfboards and often use antiquated gear. The surfers are calling on their…

Despite the living poor conditions, people in Gaza are trying to keep their cooking traditions alive and eat their own distinctive seasonal dishes like roasted unripe watermelon Salad (or fatit ‘Ajir as it’s called in Arabic). The dish,…

UNRWA launched ‘Summer Fun Weeks’ programme for children in Gaza. The programme includes activities that aim to mitigate psychological stress that children in Gaza are susceptible to, and unload negative energy accumulated as a result of…

International and local institutions organized an exhibition that depicts the suffering of people in besieged Gaza. Different sectors participated in the exhibition, called “15 Stars of Gaza,” to shed light on the suffering of people in…

Hundreds of Gaza citizens performed Eid prayer at Al-Saraya Square that was attended by elders, youth women and children. Many expressed happiness for Eid this year and being able to perform group prayer after two years due to war on Gaza…

The stifling economic conditions in Gaza, and the lack of job opportunities, prompted one of the families to sell homemade sweets to provide the minimum requirements of life. With the help of her sisters and mother, Hanadi began to support…

The plastic artist Yousuf Al-Hindi from Al-Shati refugee camp in Gaza utilizes his hobby of plastic art and plaster casting to work in his small workshop on the terrace of his house. He uses simple tools to make different sculptures and…