Palestinians are cautious about the future of freedom of movement between the Gaza Strip and Egypt. Read more about Egypt reopens border crossing with Gaza -- for now
Palestinians in Gaza, half of whom are under 18 and more than a million dependent on food aid, were optimistic about Egypt’s new president. Their hopes for support are now quickly fading. Read more about Hopes for freedom of movement dashed, once again, in Gaza
On this week’s podcast: Rana Baker assesses the humanitarian and economic situation in Gaza, sealed at the Egyptian border following an attack on Egyptian soldiers last week; and much more! Read more about The Electronic Intifada Weekly Podcast featuring Rana Baker on the closure of the Gaza-Egypt border
Palestinians in Gaza are being collectively punished for an attack in Egypt’s Sinai peninsula that left 16 border guards dead. Read more about Why are we in Gaza being punished for Egypt border guard killings?
Needing a simple, life-saving operation with equipment not available in Gaza hospitals, Yousef Aljamal’s sister died because Israel denied her access to a Jerusalem hospital. Read more about How Israel's siege on Gaza killed my sister
The decade-old Arab Peace Initiative “is our initiative and we will stick to it,” Egyptian presidential candidate Amr Moussa told The Electronic Intifada in an audio interview. Read more about Egyptian presidential hopeful Amr Moussa still committed to decade-old Arab Peace Initiative
Aging Palestinian refugees recount their exile from Palestine during the Nakba and demand the right to return to their homeland. Read more about Palestinians in Egypt insist on right to return
A family in the central Gaza Strip has suffered an unimaginable tragedy because of a candle lit during one of Gaza’s frequent power outages. Read more about Three children burn to death as candles replace lights in besieged Gaza
Traveling back to Gaza, Fidaa Elaydi finally meets her uncle, who was released from Israeli jail as part of the prisoner swap in October. With his release, and the ability to spend time together, she says it changed the dynamic of her family. Read more about How my uncle in Gaza filled me with hope of return
Lina al-Sharif’s story is one of love that knows no boundaries and all started with a friendly debate on Twitter. Read more about A love story, a Palestinian story