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Hamas Seizes Israeli Drone in Gaza, Posts Video
The Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military arm of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), seized on Tuesday an Israeli Orbiter 1K drone east of Gaza. The Qassam Brigades said in a statement that it was […]
The Dragon Fruit of Gaza: A Dream is Now a Reality (PHOTOS)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff After six years of trial and error, Gaza farmers are finally growing the rare and powerful dragon fruit. The Palestine Chronicle joined Palestinian farmers as they harvested the rare pitaya […]
In Gaza, Electricity by Any Means Necessary (PHOTOS)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Only 180 megawatts of Gaza’s need for electricity, estimated at 500 megawatts, are available. To make up for some of the massive deficit, Gazans have to improvise. With frequent and […]
Arabian Horses Show Skills in Gaza Event (PHOTOS)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Palestine Chronicle attended an exciting equestrian competition in Gaza. Some of the most majestic Arabian horses paraded before an enthralled audience, while others showed their impeccable skills in jumping […]
Unemployment Not an Option: A Gaza Woman with Small Shop and Big Dreams (PHOTOS)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Walaa wants to employ only women, as she understands the hardship faced by women in particular who are trying to enter the job market. Walaa Abu Hammad has a degree […]
A Pompei in Gaza: Major Archeological Discovery Announced
Archaeologists working on a 2,000-year-old Roman cemetery discovered in Gaza last year have found at least 125 tombs, most with skeletons still largely intact, and two rare lead sarcophaguses, Reuters news agency reported. “It is […]
They Were Not Alive when the Siege Began: Gaza Kids Demand Justice (PHOTOS)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Palestine Chronicle joined a group of children and teenagers as they held a vigil at the Gaza port, demanding an end to the Israeli siege. Most of Gaza’s youthful […]
A Day at the Beach for Gaza’s Autistic Children (PHOTOS)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Many autistic children participated in the camp and its many activities, including drawing, building sand castles, and learning how to swim. A summer camp dedicated to autistic people was held […]
In Photos, a Palestinian Family’s Daily Quest for Water
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Palestinians living in the village of Umm Al-Naser in the northern Gaza Strip, walk long distances to reach places where water is available. It is not easy to obtain water […]
Abu Zakaria, the Famed Turmos Seller of Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Ayman al-Ghazal is one of the most famous in Gaza. His eldest son, Zakaria, stands beside his dad to help him. Ayman al-Ghazali, 43, also known as “Abu Zakaria” is […]
Recycling Plastic in Gaza as a Means of Survival (PHOTOS)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Many children in Gaza work full-time doing this kind of job. They tell us that it is exhausting, has no future, and is hardly rewarding. Akram al-Hadaf is an 18-year-old […]
‘Move or Die’: The Incredible Struggles, and Survival of Two Young Gaza Farmers
By Rania Taima The impact of Israeli aggression against farmers goes beyond the damage done to land and crops. During the 2014 Israeli attack on the Gaza Strip, as well as destroying Abu Bakr’s crop, […]
In Photos: A Cancer Patient Pitches Tent in Front of Red Cross Office in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Al-Jirjawi told the Palestine Chronicle that his goal is to send a message that everyone should have the right to free movement, especially cancer patients. Iyad al-Jirjawi is a 37-year-old […]
Nothing but Smiles: ‘Water City’ Brings Joy to the Children of Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff ‘Water City’ is the brainchild of woman interceptor Hiba al-Hindi. She designed it with the hope of bringing joy and smiles to the face of children in the besieged and […]
Tens of Thousands of Palestinian Students Undergo Final High School Tests Weeks after War (PHOTOS)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Gaza students were forced to study for their final exams under the harshest of circumstances, often without electricity and amid massive destruction. 87,817 students emerged from testing centers across Occupied […]
Appealing to the Waves: Children of Gaza Prisoners Make Their Case to the Mediterranean
By Palestine Chronicle Staff ‘Letters through the Waves’ was the name of the campaign, whose organizers hoped will send a symbolic message to the world, and will also serve as a form of therapy […]
‘Save the Children of Gaza’ Rally Calls for UN World Food Program to Reverse Decision
By Palestine Chronicle Staff UNWFP had recently decided to stop providing food aid to 200,000 people in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. An already impoverished population is set for greater suffering in the coming months […]
Time for Selfies: Gaza Students Receive Their Certificates
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Palestine Chronicle joined the celebrations and took numerous photos of well-dressed children, including those who were taking their own selfies. It felt more like a holiday than simply a […]
Once upon a Sunny Day in Gaza (PHOTOS)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff We joined Gazans as they swam on a particularly hot day. We barbecued with the rest, and joined conversations with strangers, who later became friends. No circumstance, no matter how […]
The Artist of the Sea: A Retired Gaza Fisherman with a Freedom Message
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A former fisherman, al-Jojo perfectly knows the kind of struggles his fellow fishermen face on a daily basis. With numerous Israeli military boats circulating close to the Gaza coast, going […]
Body of Palestinian Fisherman Found off Gaza Coast
The body of a Palestinian fisherman who went missing three days ago after his boat was allegedly struck by an Egyptian gunboat was found off the coast of Gaza on Tuesday evening, The New Arab […]
Gaza’s Sports Tournament Features First Female Weightlifter
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Young Palestinian athletes competed in the Weightlifting Federation tournament held in Gaza on Tuesday, May 16. The young lifters belong to various clubs in the Gaza Strip, including the Gaza […]
New Rules of Engagement: How Palestinians Defeated Netanyahu and Redefined ‘Unity’
By Ramzy Baroud All Israeli wars on the Palestinians throughout the years have been promoted and justified by Tel Aviv in the name of ‘security’ and ‘fighting terrorism’. Israel’s biggest challenge throughout many of […]
Israeli Navy Opens Fire at Palestinian Fishing Boats off Gaza Coast
Israeli occupation navy boats targeted Palestinian fishermen’s boats while sailing in the sea of the northern Gaza Strip, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. WAFA correspondent said that Israeli navy soldiers targeted with bullets […]
Animals without Rights: The Untold Story of Gaza’s ‘Illegal’ Arabian Horses (PHOTOS)
By Abdallah al-Naami In the morning refreshing breeze, Ameed Miqdad looked busy as he prepared his two horses for their regular training session. Escorting the beautiful horses through the narrow alleys of the overcrowded Al-Shati […]
IN PHOTOS: Gaza Gets Ready for Eid al-Fitr
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In preparation for the Muslim holiday, Eid al-Fitr, shoppers in Gaza flocked to the markets, purchasing food, toys, clothes, and other supplies. Eid Al Fitr 2023 is expected to fall […]
On the Road to Ukraine: How a Palestinian-Ukrainian Family Tried to Navigate Two Wars
By Khaled El-Hissy In 2022, my family was divided into two, each living in a different country, each country undergoing its own war; my grandmother was in Ukraine and I was in Gaza, along with […]
Abu al-Ghalaba: Meet Gaza’s King of Knafeh
By Salsabeel Abu Loghod Abu al-Ghalaba,‘ father of the poor’, is the nickname Masoud Muhammad al-Qatati acquired for selling a plate of knafeh for only 1 shekel, and often giving it away to those who […]
‘Like an Earthquake’: What It Means to Be Living in Frequently Targeted Sites in Gaza
By Nada Al Kahlout Throughout the year, the Israeli army regularly attacks sites in the besieged Gaza Strip. Bombs fall heavily on vacant lands supposedly belonging to the Palestinian Resistance. These sites, however, are located […]
Meet the Best Qatayef Makers in Gaza – Plus a Qatayef Making Recipe (PHOTOS)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff For Palestinians, Qatayef is one of the main elements of iftar – breaking the fast during the holy month of Ramadan. There are many vendors of Qatayef – semolina flour […]