A monthly roundup of photographs documenting Palestine, Palestinian life, politics and culture, and international solidarity with Palestine. Read more about The Month in Pictures: November 2013 

Dependency on Israel has meant that the Gaza electricity supply hasn’t increased in line with the Strip’s population growth. Read more about Did a Gaza family burn to death because of an unpaid bill? 

A version of the chart-topping song highlights unemployment among Palestinian youth. Read more about "Gangnam Style" parody puts spotlight on Gaza siege 

More than $1 billion worth of damage was caused by Israeli offensive in November. Read more about Thousands remain without water, power one month after attack on Gaza 

The only power plant in Gaza is currently operating at about a third of its capacity, or has been completely shut down by severe fuel shortages since February. Read more about Gaza left in the dark at Ramadan 

Rami Almeghari’s family joins him in Cairo to celebrate Ramadan and enjoy a respite from the debilitating power cuts in Gaza due to Israel’s ongoing siege. Read more about Respite at Ramadan: as power cuts continue in Gaza, my kids marvel at Cairo's lights 

Israel’s monopoly over distribution of fuel to the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip has yet to be challenged by the Palestinian Authority. Read more about Palestinian Authority silent as Israel consolidates fuel monopoly