Israel Speeds Up Underground Border Wall To Block Gaza Tunnels
The Israeli military says the 40-mile barrier will run along the country's border with the Gaza Strip in an effort to thwart attacks by Palestinian militants.
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Gaza's Surfer Girl Hangs Up Her Board — And Not By Choice
Palestinian Sabah Abu Ghanim started surfing off Gaza's coast at age 5. She's featured in a documentary. She's 17 now, and her parents have arranged a marriage and told her it's time to stop surfing.
Hamas: Gaza Women Learning To Drive Must Have A Chaperone
Hamas police say male driving instructors can't teach female students without a chaperone present. Some teachers have been suspended. But one driving school owner says the policy is good for business.
In Gaza, A Few New, Shiny Homes Rise Amid The Rubble
There's now limited reconstruction in the territory that was badly damaged in the 2014 war with Israel. But it's very uneven, depending on factors like whether money comes from Qatar or Kuwait.
Risky Gazans Begin Digging Out Smuggling Tunnels To Egypt Again
During their heyday, you could deliver fried chicken from Egypt to Gaza through tunnels. Despite new dangers of an Egyptian anti-tunnel campaign, some Gazans are digging out a living again.
Will Israel Charge Soldiers In Gaza Civilian Deaths?
Israel is investigating potential criminal actions by its troops last summer during the war against Hamas in Gaza, including three attacks that killed nearly 50 civilians taking refuge in schools.
A Hermaphrodite Goat Could Be The Ultimate Scapegoat
It lives in Gaza. It has male private parts — and udders. People think its milk might have special powers. The government thinks it's a scam and wants to kill it. We'll find out its fate on Sunday.
Egypt Declares Hamas 'Terrorist' Group
The organization, an offshoot of Egypt's banned Muslim Brotherhood, controls the Gaza Strip.
Banksy's Murals Turn Up In Gaza Strip
The artist, who uses public spaces for his often-provocative murals, posted images of art created in the Gaza Strip, along with a two-minute video of life in the Palestinian territory.
In Gaza, The Specter Of ISIS Proves Useful To Both Sides
The Islamic State is not believed to be in the Gaza Strip. But a flier in its name was recently sent around the territory. Both Israel and Hamas are trying to use it to their advantage.