PHOTOS: How Israel`s wall keeps Palestinian farmers off their land | | Activestills -
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"...the farmers refused to cross through Military Gate 623, part of Israel’s separation barrier, instead calling on the army to renew expired entry permits for their family members, to issue permits for their workers, and to open the gate earlier than 7 a.m. on a daily basis, due to the recent heatwave." - id
| 12/7/2017 |
Starved of power, Gaza Palestinians buckle under a blistering heatwave | | Dov Lieber - Times of Israel -
Strip residents describe sleepless nights, beaches closed due to toxic sewage, and rising food prices; even fresh water is increasingly rare and electricity available only for 2 to 3 hours. "When the power comes, you run like a madman to manage to recharge everything, pump water, shower, sleep, work, get online, cool down and breathe..." [bz] | 4/7/2017 |