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Crab fishing in Gaza
Gaza’s seafront is a lifeline for Palestinians in the enclave, not only because it provides them an outlet to pass time and enjoy the outdoors, but also because it brings with it an essential food source. This time of year sees a rise in the crab population, making it an…
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Gaza gets its first dose of edible algae spirulina
Agricultural engineer Abdul Qader Bakr has produced spirulina algae in Gaza for the first time. Abdul Qader brought samples from abroad and was able to use mineral salts in his greenhouse to acclimate them, adjusting the salt required until he found the correct solution composition to allow for algae growth.…
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Rights group call for Israel to release bodies of slain Palestinians
Prisoners rights groups in Gaza held a sit-in outside the headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) today to demand Israeli occupation forces release the bodies of martyrs. The Prisoners’ Committee of the National and Islamic Forces, official and private institutions working in the field of prisoners…
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Gaza’s learner drivers use simulator to get up to speed
Learner drivers in Gaza are buckling up in a simulator seat and using it to learn the basics rules of driving before being allowed to get in a car and drive on the road for the first time. In an effort to help increase the confidence of first time drivers,…
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A ‘sweet’ take on Islamic architecture in Istanbul
GALLERY: Purrfect day out: Gaza first cat cafe opens its doors
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625,000 students start new school year in Gaza
More than 625,000 students headed to schools across the occupied Gaza Strip on Saturday as the new academic year got underway. The Ministry of Education stated that 305,000 students have been enrolled in 448 state schools, about 300,000 in 228 UNRWA schools, and 21,000 pupils are registered in 67 private…
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Israel injures Palestinians marking 54 years since arson attack on Al-Aqsa
Dozens of Palestinians injured as Israel takes aim at protests to mark the 1969 arson attack on Al-Aqsa Mosque by a Christian religious fundamentalist. In the Gaza Strip, 15 Palestinians were wounded by the Israeli occupation’s bullets as demonstrations were held along the fence separating the occupation state from the besieged enclave.…
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Gaza opens its first restaurant on water
The Qalaa opened its doors to patrons in Gaza yesterday with restaurant seating over the waters of the Mediterranean. The first of its kind in the besieged enclave, the venue was built on stilts which are positioned in the water. Engineer Mahmoud Abu Kamil, owner of Al Jazeera Construction Office,…
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1,500 Palestinians in Gaza come together to memorise the Quran
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School uniform production underway in Gaza
Sewing factories in Gaza have begun making school uniforms in preparation for the school year, which is due to begin at the end of the month. Baraa Jabr, the owner of the Jabr Textile Factory, told MEMO: “The school season is the only guaranteed season for merchants and workers in light…
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Growing Gaza’s anti-cancer fruits
Palestinian Aed Abu Ramadan inspects his dragon fruit plants daily as the time of harvest is here. Though the fruit is not native to the besieged Gaza Strip, Aed has cultivated it and seen it flourish in spite of the difficulties faced by farmers in the enclave. Aed’s nurseries have been…
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Thousands head to Gaza’s shores as heat waves hits the region
READ: Warmer waters bring jellyfish to Gaza’s shores
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Ancient Palestinian traditions put on display in Gaza
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in Gaza, in partnership with the Palestinian Authority for Culture, Arts and Heritage, held an exhibition on Palestinian heritage to mark Palestinian Traditional Dress Day which is being marked tomorrow. The exhibition includes embroidery and handicrafts produced by Palestinian mothers, which come in the form…
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Gaza’s open-air cinema showcases local talent
Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip have been enjoying films on the coast after an outdoor cinema was set up. Ali Muhanna, who is in charge of the project, set up the cinema on the beach in Gaza to promote the role of Palestinian directors who worked on the films being aired. A…
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Teaching Gaza’s autistic children confidence through water sports at sea
For the first time in the Gaza Strip, a summer camp for autistic children has been established at the sea. Reem Jaarour, the coordinator of the Dolphin Club, which specialises in aquatic therapy for autistic patients, says there are more than 3,000 children with autism in Gaza, and many more…
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Gaza inaugurates new emergency hospital department
The Ministry of Health in Gaza today inaugurated the emergency department at Al-Shifa Medical Complex, in partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The opening ceremony was attended by Issam Al-Dulais, head of Government Action Follow-up, government and community figures, and representatives of the ICRC. Speaking at…
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Warmer waters bring jellyfish to Gaza’s shores
Jellyfish have reached Gaza’s water again this year, as part of their annual migration cycle, with many washing up on the enclave’s beaches. Experts have warned that the rising number of jellyfishing visiting Gaza’s waters each year is a product of global warming which has also led to a decline…
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Palestinians are restoring old books to preserve their history
Preserving Palestinian history and its roots on the ancient land of Palestinian has been an ongoing project for many, but for Eyes-on-Heritage, it is publications which provide the most insight into its history. From inside the homes of old families in Gaza and among the archaeological mosques and shrines, the Eyes…
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Palestinians in Gaza won’t be able to offer qurbani as financial crisis deepens, farmers fear
The compounding impact of Israel’s ongoing 16-year siege of the Gaza Strip has left livestock farmers fearful that they may not sell their animals during this year’s peak season. In order to counter the deterioration of the economic conditions, farmers have had to lower the price of livestock in spite…
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First pilgrims from Gaza head to Makkah
The first group of pilgrims left the Gaza Strip this morning and headed for the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj rituals for this year. People bid farewell to their families at dawn before boarding buses which travelled towards the Rafah crossing and then onto Cairo airport.…
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Gaza’s first fish farms begin first harvest
The first bream fish farm was established in the Gaza Strip last year five miles from the beach. Implemented by the FAO and funded by the State of Italy, it was the first farm of its kind in the enclave. Three farms have now been set up, each with approximately…
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Gaza’s schools reopen after 5-day Israel air strikes
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