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13-year-old displaced Gazan delves into her passion for fashion
Living in a displacement camp hasn’t stopped Ruba Muhammad from pursuing her passion for drawing and designing. She hopes one day to see her designs on international catwalks and in stores....
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Gaza’s teachers are rehabilitating students back into education
In Gaza's displacement camp in Nuseirat, the Iqra Institute of Education has set up four classrooms in tents to provide Palestinian children who have now missed out on one year of education with an opportunity to learn. 'We tried to offer this support to children so it's a safe...
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Israel returns ‘unidentifiable’ bodies of 80 Palestinians to Gaza
The bodies of 80 Palestinians Israeli occupation forces detained in Gaza since 7 October 2023 were returned for burial in the Strip yesterday. The bodies were 'unidentifiable' as they had decomposed and there are no medical facilities in Gaza which are able to carry out DNA testing on the...
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Piecing together Gaza’s shattered solar panels
As a result of Israel’s complete siege on Gaza, electricity has been cut off and alternative energy sources are banned from entry, so Palestinian Yasser Mazhar has been salvaging broken solar panels and bringing them back into action....
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Palestinians in Gaza left thirsty as Israel blocks fuel deliveries
Displaced Palestinians in Gaza are struggling to meet their water needs as Israel continues to ban the entry of fuel into the enclave thus stopping the delivery of water and the operation of desalination plants. More than one million Palestinians are now crowded into the western region of Gaza, along...
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Displaced Palestinians' efforts to put smiles on children's faces
With over 800,000 Palestinians displaced once again, this time from Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah, and forced to move to the coast, many have tried to provide traumatised children with relief and some seaside fun....
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'My fears came true, Israel demolished my house as it had in 2014'
MEMO photojournalist Mohammed Asad documents losses he and his family have suffered in Gaza over the past 6 months of Israel's brutal bombing campaign...
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Only 440 injured Palestinians have left Gaza for treatment, the rest need global intervention
MEMO correspondent Mohammed Asad highlights Gaza's critical healthcare situation....
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Crab fishing in Gaza
As the number of crab on Gaza's shores increase at this time of year, it is the perfect time to add the delicacy to the fish market...
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Gaza gets its first dose of edible algae spirulina
The algae is extracted from the incubators with special filters, followed by a process of washing, sterilisation, drying and a thermal oven. Then it is sterilised again and ground into powder ready for sale on the market or pharmacies....
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Rights group call for Israel to release bodies of slain Palestinians
The occupation is holding the bodies of 398 male and female martyrs...
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Gaza's learner drivers use simulator to get up to speed
For the first time in the besieged enclave, driving instructors are using simulators to help learner drivers gain confidence because being allowed out onto the roads...
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A 'sweet' take on Islamic architecture in Istanbul
Istanbul's Pelit Chocolate Museum exhibits hundreds of historical figures, artworks and landmarks that are covered in chocolate including Noah's arc, ancient mosques, the Eiffel Tower, twirling dervishes and Iraq's human-headed winged lion lamassu...
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625,000 students start new school year in Gaza
The students are to be taught by 22,000 teachers in state, UNRWA and private schools ...
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Israel injures Palestinians marking 54 years since arson attack on Al-Aqsa
At least 18 Palestinians were injured in Gaza after Israeli forces opened fire and used tear gas on protesters gathered at the separation fence to mark the 54th anniversary of the 1969 arson attack on Al-Aqsa Mosque at the hands of extremist Australian Christian Dennis Michael Rohan....
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Gaza opens its first restaurant on water
The Israeli siege on Gaza means cement and other building essentials are unable not allowed into the enclave, but this hasn't stopped local engineers from find alternatives to build the first restaurant over the water in the Strip...
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1,500 Palestinians in Gaza come together to memorise the Quran
Participants joined forces in a mosque and supported each other to read and memorise the Muslim holy book...
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School uniform production underway in Gaza
Rising unemployment and poverty rates in the enclave have meant more and more families are unable to afford new clothes and uniforms for their kids...
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Growing Gaza's anti-cancer fruits
Dragon fruit is known for its anti-cancer properties that can reduce the risks of colon cancer. It's also a high source of vitamin C which boosts the immune system...
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Thousands head to Gaza's shores as heat waves hits the region
The heatwaves which has rippled through the Middle East has brought with it temperatures in excess of 45 degrees Celsius ...
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Ancient Palestinian traditions put on display in Gaza
On display were Palestinian symbols and necklaces, candles, handicrafts and traditional utensils....
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Gaza's open-air cinema showcases local talent
Muhammad Al-Sawaf, a Palestinian director, says it is good that the local audience is able to watch homegrown talent...
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Teaching Gaza's autistic children confidence through water sports at sea
The Dolphin Club was the first centre in the region to offer water therapies to autistic children....
