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A Palestinian public-sector worker holds part of his salary withdrawn from an ATM, Nablus, West Bank, February 9, 2015. (photo: Ahmad Al-Bazz/Activestills.org)

Palestinian workers struggle as Israel seizes PA tax funds

Palestinian public-sector workers receive only partial salaries as Israel punishes the Abbas administration for its ICC bid by withholding tax funds it collects on the PA’s behalf. Text and photos by: Ahmad Al-Bazz/Activestills.org Palestinian public-sector workers finally received part of their monthly salaries from banks in West Bank cities and towns on Monday. The Palestinian Authority…

By Activestills February 11, 2015

Palestinian youth blocked traffic in Bethlehem in a protest against the rising cost of living and criticizing the Palestinian Authority leadership, September 8, 2012. (photo: Ryan Rodrick Beiler/Activestills.org)

Palestinian university shuts down in wake of violence, teacher strikes

Critics often say that Palestinians should concentrate on state-building rather than fighting the occupation. But the prolonged closure of a Palestinian university is a reminder that Palestine can’t get on its feet when it’s under Israel’s boot. It’s been 10 days since I’ve seen my students at the Palestinian university in the West Bank. A…

By Mya Guarnieri Jaradat March 16, 2013