Rafah crossing

The closure of Rafah crossing is forcing families to remain apart.

Locked down in a hospital as COVID-19 hits my neighborhood.

I was fined for "overstaying" in Egypt, even though I had no way of leaving.

Gaza prepares for potential coronavirus outbreak as Israel tightens catastrophic siege.

More than 600 applications for protected status were rejected in 2019.

Having survived bitter fighting in Damascus, some Palestinians had to endure a deadly Israeli attack almost exactly five years ago.

Gaza Palestinians abducted in Egypt four years ago return home.

Withdrawal of PA personnel from Rafah crossing spells effective closure of the besieged territory.

Gaza suffers talent drain as those who can leave for new horizons.

A woman recently treated for cancer had a major ordeal returning to Gaza from Cairo.

Gaza bomb attack blows up reconciliation process.

As Gaza’s health system collapses Israel tightens noose on those seeking treatment outside.

In 2017 Israel imposed new restrictions exacerbating a humanitarian catastrophe in blockaded territory.

Sinai militants have effectively joined forces with Israel in besieging Gaza.

Gaza at breaking point as Rafah remains shut.

Fragile reconciliation could be torn apart by Riyadh's regional machinations.

Negotiations with Egypt to ease closure spark renewed tensions.

Egypt's decade-long closure of Rafah crossing has left Palestinians exasperated.

EU cozies up to Israeli minister who threatens genocide

News reports suggest that border crossing will open next month, but there's been no official announcement.

Blackouts force delays on vital operations.

Four young men from Gaza were abducted in August 2015 and are believed to be in Egyptian custody.

Israel’s bar on human rights investigators entering Gaza impedes the work Israel claims it relies on.

Observers worry about impact of brain drain for future of besieged Gaza.

Fatah and Hamas have no joint strategy on ending the Israeli occupation.

Contrary to army propaganda, critically ill patients seeking medical care outside Gaza face tighter restriction than ever.

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Egypt has kept the Rafah crossing almost hermetically sealed in 2015.

The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has been shut since October 2014.

A monthly roundup of photographs documenting Palestine, Palestinian life, politics and culture, and international solidarity with Palestine.

A monthly roundup of photographs documenting Palestine, Palestinian life, politics and culture, and international solidarity with Palestine.

A monthly roundup of photographs documenting Palestine, Palestinian life, politics and culture, and international solidarity with Palestine.

Emad Saftawi had been shot in the head by an Israeli prison guard.

My family and I have been forced to leave our house, but Israel’s threats won’t frighten us.

Palestinians remain trapped by Israel and Egypt as the bombing continues.

Frustrated aid workers stranded at border as Egypt keeps Gaza crossing closed.