poverty

Photo shows small children sitting in front of tent shelter

Facebook becomes a fundraising tool for Gaza's poor

Amjad Ayman Yaghi 13 April 2018

Palestinian journalists publish appeals for the needy. Read more about Facebook becomes a fundraising tool for Gaza's poor

Video: Nutcrackers by necessity

14 March 2018

The Abu Taima family in Gaza earns $16 a week. Read more about Video: Nutcrackers by necessity

Ban on political group in Israel leaves Gaza orphans destitute

Isra Saleh el-Namey Khan Younis 7 January 2016

Aid for impoverished families dries up after Israel outlaws Northern Branch of the Islamic Movement. Read more about Ban on political group in Israel leaves Gaza orphans destitute

Israel's bombs and blockade cause child labor to rise in Gaza

Isra Saleh el-Namey 11 September 2015

A 9-year-old boy says he has to work so that his family can eat. Read more about Israel's bombs and blockade cause child labor to rise in Gaza

Palestinian children forced to do dangerous jobs on settler farms, says Human Rights Watch

Adri Nieuwhof 14 April 2015

Pesticides banned in the EU are being sprayed on occupied Palestinian land. Read more about Palestinian children forced to do dangerous jobs on settler farms, says Human Rights Watch

PA parrots Israeli claims on Gaza attack

Jalal Abukhater 22 July 2014

Blaming Hamas for the loss of Palestinian life is ludicrous. Read more about PA parrots Israeli claims on Gaza attack

Activists march on the Johannesbourg offices of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Bill Gates refuses to accept responsibility for aiding Israel's prisons

Michael Deas 25 April 2014

Foundation ignores own policy guidelines on avoiding investment in “egregious” activities. Read more about Bill Gates refuses to accept responsibility for aiding Israel's prisons

Gaza refugees learn of food aid cuts by text messages

Rami Almeghari Gaza Strip 14 March 2014

The UN agency for Palestine refugees says it is trying to focus on the most needy. Read more about Gaza refugees learn of food aid cuts by text messages

Gaza youth defied “smell of death” to form popular band

Khaled Alashqar Gaza City 12 March 2014

The Watar Band was formed following Operation Cast Lead, Israel’s murderous assault in late 2008 and early 2009. Read more about Gaza youth defied “smell of death” to form popular band

Lebanon charges punitive registration fees to Palestinians fleeing Syria war

Mutawalli Abou Nasser Beirut 8 January 2014

A family of five has to shell out $1,000 for basic papers, an expense few of the destitute refugees can afford. Read more about Lebanon charges punitive registration fees to Palestinians fleeing Syria war