Nagham Mohanna

Residents modify routines, avoid rooftops and limit movement in open areas because of the intimidating structures

Players find moments of normality amid harsh conditions in Deir Al Balah

The National examines the toll of Israel's occupation on Gazans' wealth, status, local identities and childhoods

Israeli authorities close Gaza's border crossings amid exchange of blows with Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered military to occupy 70 per cent of enclave

Bombardment continues to pierce ceasefire as wary Palestinians try to maintain semblance of tradition

Territory's livestock farming was destroyed during war and Israel continues to ban entry of animals

Palestinian territory was once known for exporting flowers but no fields or greenhouses are left

Palestinians tell The National of reclusive lives as Israeli attacks continue to kill

Palestinians forced to resort to past techniques in Gaza Strip ravaged by war

More than 60 million tonnes of debris still need to be cleared after two years of war left Palestinian enclave in ruins

Shortages and soaring prices are reshaping childhood and restricting development

Funding cuts and Israeli blockade may bring famine back to enclave

Blocks placed alongside north-south route, with 'heavy gunfire' facing Palestinians who dare to cross

Candidates aligned with Palestinian Authority, or unattached to rival factions, dominate Deir Al Balah vote on low turnout