This quarter (May 16—August 15) was characterized by large-scale displays of solidarity on social media by organizers and activists in Gaza, Haifa, the West Bank, and Ireland. In this issue, the Great March of Return enters its 20th consecutive week of demonstrations, Palestinians in the West Bank cities of Nablus and Ramallah protest PA sanctions against Gaza and security cooperation with Israel, Palestinian activists show their gratitude to Ireland as a bill to outlaw settlement products moves one step closer to becoming law, and free speech advocates from around the world show their support for convicted Palestinian poet-activist Dareen Tatour. Trending hashtags this issue are #GreatReturnMarch #ThankYouIreland, #LifttheSanctions, and #FreeDareen.

This sample of photos from 16 May to 15 August 2018 aims to convey a sense of Palestinian life during this quarter. The images capture the disrupted lives of the Palestinian Bedouin villagers of Khan al-Ahmar, whose homes are slated to be demolished by the Israeli government to accommodate increased Israeli settlement. The photos also capture the ongoing Great March of Return protest, injuries sustained during the protest, and the celebration of Ramadan.