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Qatar announces new Gaza reconstruction projects

According to official figures from Gaza, 16,000 homes were completely destroyed during last summer's war and another approximately 90,000 were partially destroyed.

By Jack Khoury | May 30, 2015 | 11:02 PM

A Palestinian passenger upon his arrival from Egypt to cross into Rafah, May 26, 2015.

Let the people  of Gaza go

Both the Israeli army and Shin Bet are in favor of issuing more work permits. We cannot allow hostility toward Hamas exacerbate the conditions in the Gaza Strip.

By Haaretz Editorial | May 28, 2015 | 06:00 AM

President Rivlin says he's not opposed to negotiations with Hamas

Rivlin also says that Israel and the world need to find a way to end the stalemate in Gaza and rehabilitate the strip.

By Haaretz | May 27, 2015 | 07:13 PM

Hamas arrests Islamic Jihad activists for rocket fire

Palestinian sources in Gaza confirm the Israeli assessment that the firing was the consequence of Islamic Jihad in-fighting.

By Jack Khoury | May 27, 2015 | 03:46 PM

Amnesty: Hamas tortured, killed Gaza civilians during war with Israel

Hamas carried out a brutal campaign against Palestinians accused of 'collaborating' with Israel, Amnesty International says in report.

By Ori Lewis | May 27, 2015 | 08:46 AM

Israeli army confirms: At least one rocket hit the south

Israel Defense Forces says rocket was fired from Gaza Strip; no injuries or damage reported.

By Shirly Seidler , Gili Cohen , Amos Harel , Jack Khoury | May 26, 2015 | 10:22 PM

Gaza Strip-Egypt border, December 22, 2014.

Egypt reopens Rafah crossing with Gaza, after more than 2 months of closure

Hamas says over 3,000 Gazans still waiting to cross after Egypt opens border to allow Palestinians return to coastal enclave, but not leave.

By Jack Khoury , Reuters | May 26, 2015 | 02:41 PM

Israel Navy fire wounds Palestinian fisherman off Gaza coast

26-year-old Mohammed Bachar was evacuated; no details on type and extent of injury.

By Jack Khoury | May 25, 2015 | 11:48 AM | 5

Gulf States, Turkey give only 12 percent of $2b pledge for Gaza reconstruction

Qatar hands over only $102m of $1b promise, Saudi Arabia gives $48.5m out of $500m; Kuwait, promising $200m, has given nothing so far, World Bank reveals.

By Haaretz | May 23, 2015 | 04:34 PM | 4

A Hamas militant marches during a rally in memory of people who were killed during the 2014 Gaza war

Analysis || A house divided: Hamas torn between long-term truce and renewed war

While its political leadership appears to be making efforts to avert conflagration, it's not clear how long Hamas’ military wing will obey and avoid attacks on Israel.

By Amos Harel | May 22, 2015 | 01:15 PM | 3

Gaza city's skyline, seen from its port.

Gaza's unemployment rate highest in world, World Bank says

Gaza Strip's economy on 'verge of collapse,' new report says; GDP would have been four times higher if not for conflicts and restrictions, including the Israeli-Egyptian blockade.

By The Associated Press | May 22, 2015 | 10:47 AM | 12

Palestinian siblings Ahmed and Hadeel Hamdan watch medical clown who goes by the name 'Juhl' perform

Gaza patients find help from a surprising source: Israeli hospitals

While Israel considers Hamas-controlled Gaza to be a hostile entity, it allows thousands of Gazans to travel each year to hospitals in Israel.

By Fares Akram | May 20, 2015 | 03:25 AM

UN says will engage with Netanyahu on 'realistic options' for return to peace talks

UN Middle East envoy tells Security Council that Gaza is 'desperate and angry' over devastation following summer's 50-day war.

By Michelle Nichols | May 20, 2015 | 01:24 AM

Masked Hamas militants take part in a parade to mark the assassination of Sheikh Ahmad Yassin.

Hamas denies ISIS gaining foothold in Gaza Strip

Statements signed 'Supporters of the Islamic State' have appeared online recently, accusing Hamas of arresting dozens of jihadists and threatening attacks in Gaza unless they are released.

By Nidal al-Mughrabi | May 14, 2015 | 05:46 PM

Israeli soldiers walk by foot near the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip.

WATCH: Israeli soldiers speak out against rules of engagement in Gaza

Soldiers from the group Breaking the Silence describe their claims, published in a controversial new report, that the IDF showed reckless disregard for the lives of Palestinian civilians during last summer's conflict.

By Ariel David | May 13, 2015 | 10:31 AM | 26

Haaretz Select

Khalida Jarrar at Israel's Ofer Military Court.

Jailed Palestinian MP's crimes? Visiting prisoners

Nothing demonstrates political persecution better than the 12 counts on which Khalida Jarrar was convicted.

By Gideon Levy , Alex Levac | Twilight Zone | 6

Can Israeli scientists help cure cocaine addiction?

By Ido Efrati | Science & Medicine

An alter supported by lions, one of the antiquities discovered in Yavneh.

Investigating Yavneh’s widespread drug scene – from 3,000 years ago

Variety of intoxicants and hallucinogens were an integral part of culture and ritual for the Philistines, as well as other peoples in the area.

By Ido Efrati | Archaeology

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Tel Aviv serving la dolce vita in cup or cone

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