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Items by Mohammed Asad
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Gaza watches as Argentina wins the World Cup in Qatar
Palestinians watch the World Cup 2022 final which saw Argentina beat France on 18 December 2022....
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Gaza: Funerals held for 8 Palestinians who died at sea making their way to Europe
Funerals were held in Gaza on 18 December 2022 for 8 Palestinians who died trying to make their way from North Africa to Europe in an effort to escape the siege on Gaza....
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Flexing: Palestinians pass down bamboo weaving through the generations
Palestinians in Gaza make furniture by weaving bamboo ...
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Tonnes of waste removed from Gaza nature reserve to provide open space for Palestinians
The $50 million project is expected to see a change in the local area, replacing a previously polluted area with an open space for residents to enjoy and where clean water can flow to the sea....
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Gaza calls for equal rights for those with disabilities
Palestinians in Gaza held a vigil calling for disabled people to have equal access to health care, education and protection from the occupation's crimes...
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Gaza destroys narcotics seized in smuggling attempts
Authorities in Gaza have today destroyed large quantities of narcotics seized since the beginning of the year following smuggling operations. Speaking at a press conference today the head of the Military Justice Authority, Major General Nasser Suleiman, said that the materials that were destroyed are the quantities that were seized...
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Healing waters: Therapy for Gaza's wounded
Hydrotherapy relieves stress on the joints by decreasing joint compression forces and helps reduce swelling around the injured area. The warm water also allows increased movement, promotes relaxation of the muscles and relieves pain....
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Festival launches Gaza's olive picking season
The opening ceremony was accompanied by artistic performances and stalls providing local products....
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Climate change damaging Gaza's date crops
The date harvest is a major event for Gaza's farmers. Starting in late September and lasting until the end of October it produces tens of thousands of the fruit ...
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Gaza puts Israeli attacks on journalists on display
The head of the government office, Salama Maarouf, said dozens of media professionals have paid a heavy price for working to convey the truth about the occupation to their people and the world....
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Gaza farmer unearths Byzantine-era mosaic
Over millennia Gaza has been subject to the rule of the Pharaohs, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and Muslims....
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Israel to allow Gaza’s fishermen to sell their catch in the West Bank
The measure comes a month after sales were stopped by the occupation authorities...
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Palestinians call on UNRWA to stop delaying rebuilding of homes in Gaza
'To date, we have not received any of the compensation we are entitled to from this international organisation which was set up for us Palestinian refugees'...
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Israel's 15-year siege is killing Gaza's patients, ambulance workers warn
The Ministry of Health in Gaza pointed out that 371 patients left the Strip for treatment unaccompanied, the highest number since April....
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500 Palestinians join Quran recitation event in Gaza
Some 500 men and women who have memorised the Quran took part in a large event in Gaza yesterday to recite the Muslim holy book. Bilal Imad, who heads the Dar Al Quran and Sunnah which organised the unique event, said this is another special moment in which the eyes of the...
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Gaza electricity supplies improving after closures, company says
The Energy Authority in Gaza had warned of a near-stopping of the power plant due to the scarcity of fuel as Israel tightened its siege on Gaza last week....
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UNRWA unveils new housing project in Gaza refugee camp
The agency indicated that once the families’ are relocated, the area where their old houses are located will be used to create green spaces and open recreational areas for children, and two roads are being developed in the Qastal area to facilitate proper and safe access for residents. ...
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Gaza calls for justice for Abu Akleh as Biden lands in Israel
Protest demanding justice for Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in Gaza...
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UN launches summer activities to help Gaza cope with war traumas
Summer Fun Weeks are one of the Agency's responses and interventions to help mitigate the psychological effects of recurring cycles of conflict and difficult living conditions resulting from 15 years of blockade...
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Underground food: Palestine's answer to Mandi
This dish was exported across the Gulf and to the Levant, with each area adding its own spices and flavours to the blend....
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Gaza students take part in first TEDEd event
In the first such event, the students will see their videos published on the global TED network, and one of them may be nominated to move to the United States to talk about her experience....
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Gaza's students showcase innovative ways to improve life under occupation
Students in Gaza showcased their technological creations during an event held by the Ministry of Education...
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Palestinians call on UNRWA to rebuild homes destroy by Israel’s bombs
Palestinians in Gaza held a protest today calling for UNRWA to stop delaying the rebuilding of demolished homes...
