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Propositions to reconstruct Gaza Strip
Articles and Studies
Propositions to reconstruct Gaza Strip
By Omar Shaban 1. Introduction: Despite its evident humanitarian dimension, the Gaza rebuilding question is difficult and interrelated among economics,…
Gazans fear Fatah-Hamas split could sabotage Gaza reconstruction
Articles and Studies
Gazans fear Fatah-Hamas split could sabotage Gaza reconstruction
By Amira Hass An apolitical group of community activists, businessmen and academics in the Gaza Strip is worried that Fatah-Hamas…
Gaza economy grinds to a standstill
International Reports about Gaza
Gaza economy grinds to a standstill
Palestinian Omar Shaban has occasionally bought cigarettes smuggled through the Rafah tunnels, as well as fuel for the generator that…
War on Gaza
Articles and Studies
War on Gaza
Old Questions in need for New Answers By Omar Sha’ban Despite the fragile cease fire declared unilaterally by Israel on…
Palestinians line up for dwindling cash in Gaza
International Reports about Gaza
Palestinians line up for dwindling cash in Gaza
Local banks in Gaza, under pressure from Israeli sanctions, are running out of cash and desperate Palestinians lined up at…
The Land of Gold
Articles and Studies
The Land of Gold
Mazen Shaqoura Gaza Strip Gaza used to be called the Land of Yellow and Gold, for over sixty percent of…
Gaza on crossroads again
Articles and Studies
Gaza on crossroads again
By: Omar Shaban Following Hamas’s win in the Palestinian Legislative Council elections in 2006, the Israeli government, supported by the…
Israel and Fatah are pushing Gazans over the edge, with no help from Egypt in sight
Articles and Studies
Israel and Fatah are pushing Gazans over the edge, with no help from Egypt in sight
It was a moment that Mohamed Youssef, 44, had never experienced throughout his career of 20 years. Youssef is in…
Hamas exploits boom in Gaza smuggling tunnels
Articles and Studies
Hamas exploits boom in Gaza smuggling tunnels
Hamas is receiving a steady revenue licensing illicit tunnels in Gaza’s south to smugglers and business people who are importing…
The shortage of Israeli Shekels in Gaza Strip
International Reports about Gaza
The shortage of Israeli Shekels in Gaza Strip
The crisis that resulted from the shortage of Israeli Shekels in Gaza Strip started on 19th of September 2007 when…