The week in pictures

CAIRO, EGYPT- The Pyramid of Khufu, the largest of the Great Pyramids of Giza is lit in blue in honor of World Autism Awareness Day

Palestinian activists take part in a rally titled ‘Save Pal People’ against the Israeli occupation and Gaza blockade in front of a tower which was destroyed during the 50-day war between Israel and Hamas in the summer of 2014

AMMAN, JORDAN- Taking flight for the evening

ANTALYA, TURKEY- The three musketeers on sunset watch.

GAZA CITY, GAZA – Palestinian Bedouin girls wear traditional clothes during a rally marking the 41st anniversary of Land Day, in Deir el-Balah. Land Day marks the country-wide revolt of Palestinians in response to Israel announcing the mass confiscation of Palestinian land.

CARTHAGE, TUNISIA- Walaa Sbeit of Palestinian band 47Soul performs during the 12nd Carthage Jazz Festival at Carthage, Tunisia.

GAZA CITY, GAZA- Catch of the day! Gaza fisherman catch dozens of large stingrays.

ERBIL, IRAQ- The Second Erbil International Book Fair at the Sami Abdulrahman Park kicked off this week

KONYA, TURKEY- Cooling off in the stunning backdrop of Konya’s waterfalls

GAZA CITY, GAZA- Palestinian children gather at Rashad al-Sevval centre to attend an event organised by Hope for Orphans Institute with the support of Ministry of Social Affairs as part of the Arab Orphans Day in Gaza