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A United Nations report on Israel's war on Gaza says war crimes were committed by both sides in the conflict.But most of the criticism was directed at Israel's conduct. Richard Goldstone, the judge leading the investigation, said Israel had used excessive force and deliberately targeted Palestinian civilians.On behalf of the UN's Human Rights Council, the investigators collected evidence, testimonies and even satellite imagery to get an idea of whether Israel or Palestinian factions were in breach of international humanitarian law.Al Jazeera's Sherine Tadros reports from Gaza City.

South African judge Richard Goldstone speaks to Al Jazeera after presenting UN report implicating Israel in Gaza war crimes

Many in Gaza are still coming to terms with the 22-day war waged by Israel earlier this year. But one group is trying to lift the blues - by setting up a breakdancing club. The style originates from New York in the 1970s - and now it's being exported all over Gaza. Al Jazeera's Ayman Mohyeldin reports from Gaza.

A Palestinian human rights group has accused Hamas' internal security forces of mistreating prisoners detained in secret locations across the Gaza Strip. The Palestinian Independent Commission says the detainees have been beaten, starved and subjected to psychological abuse.But Hamas officials have denied the allegations, and on the eve of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, ordered the release of nearly 100 political and criminal prisoners in a humanitarian gesture.Al Jazeera's Ayman Mohyeldin has more from Gaza.

Hosni Mubarak, the Egyptian president, and Barack Obama, his US counterpart, have been meeting in Washington. Can the US and Egypt restart the Middle East peace process? Would Cairo be of any help? And can a new plan have any more chance of succeeding than the numerous previous agreements?

Four years ago to the day, Israel began forcibly removing thousands of illegal Israeli settlers from Gaza.Despite a promise by the Israeli government to relocate them, many are still living in temporary housing.Al Jazeera's Dan Nolan reports from Nitzan in southern Israel.

Hamas says it has put an end to what has been seen as the greatest challenge to its control of Gaza since it took over the Strip.The political and military group is being blamed for a rise in extremist activity in the territory over the past two years.On Friday, a little-known pro-al-Qaeda group called Jund Ansar Allah, or Soldiers of the Supporters of God, proclaimed "the creation of an Islamic emirate in the Gaza Strip".They reportedly claimed Hamas was too liberal and demanded the territory to be governed purely by sharia, Islamic law.Within 24 hours, Abdel-Latif Moussa, their cleric leader, and a number of followers had been killed in clashes with Hamas security forces.Is Hamas beginning to lose popularity with the people of Gaza? What is the significance of pro-al-Qaeda groups emerging in Gaza? And are 'extremist' groups a real threat to the Hamas rule in the Gaza Strip?

Hamas security forces have clashed with Jund Ansar Allah, a radical Islamist group, in the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.Their leader, Abdel-Latif Moussa, was killed in the fighting. Hours before, he had called for Gaza to become an "Islamic emirate", governed purely by Islamic law.Al Jazeera's Ayman Mohyeldin reports from the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip.

Fighting between Hamas forces and al-Jamaa al-Salafiya al-Jihadya in Palestine has left at least 16 people dead, after a Sheikh called for the Gaza Strip to be ruled by Sharia (Islamic law). Al Jazeera's Ayman Mohyeldin reports.

Human Rights Watch has accused Israeli soldiers of unlawfully killing 11 Palestinian civilians during the War on Gaza.The civilians - which included five women and four children - were holding white flags when they were shot dead.To counter criticism, the Israeli government has launched a campaign to discredit human rights groups. Al Jazeera spoke to Avital Leibovich, the Israeli army's spokesperson, about its response.

Human Rights Watch has accused Israeli soldiers of unlawfully killing 11 Palestinian civilians during the January Gaza offensive. Civilians Killed Holding White Flags in Gaza, is HRW's third publication in five months condemning Israel's actions towards Palestinians. To counter the criticism, the Israeli government has apparently launched a campaign to discredit human rights groups. Al Jazeera's Dan Nolan reports from Jerusalem.

About 2,500 members of the Palestinian Fatah movement are meeting in the occupied West Bank, in a conference delegates hope will shape the future identity of the movement.One of the critical issues to be debated is Fatah's close links to the Palestinian Authority.Al Jazeera's Mike Hanna reports from Bethlehem.

It could be the biggest chance in years for the Palestinian faction Fatah to stage a comeback.On Tuesday, it will convene its first party congress in two decades - in an effort to revive a divided and demoralised movement. Delegates will be travelling from far and wide. But Fatah members from Gaza face a ban imposed by rival Hamas.Al Jazeera's Ayman mohyeldin explains.

A campaign has been launched in Gaza by the religous affairs ministry to promote what it calls "better virtues".The initiative goes from street level all the way to the supreme court, declaring what men and women lawyers can and cannot wear. Al Jazeera's Ayman Mohyeldin explains