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The Palestinian territory of the Gaza Strip once had a strong fishing industry and a vibrant hotel and restaurant scene. Through the lives of four Gazans, we map out the scale of the damage to the coastline and weigh whether there is any hope of rebuilding these businesses once the current war is over. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account?

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☆ Egypt is renovating one of its ancient pyramids using granite, and some experts are horrified
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( Mia Jankowicz | Reem Makhoul | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Egypt's antiquities chief announced a project to restore an ancient pyramid's granite cladding. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA restoration project to cover one of Egypt's most iconic pyramids with granite cladding has produced a decidedly mixed reaction among heritage experts and social media users. The strong reactions have caused Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities to call for a pause to reexamine the project's feasibility, according to the Telegraph.

Persons: —, Mostafa Waziri, Khufu, Waziri, Khaled Desouki, Monica Hanna, Hanna, Hussein Bassir, Salima, Egypt's Organizations: Service, Egypt's, of Antiquities, Facebook, Independent, The Telegraph, Independent Arabia, Biblioteca, American University, Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities Locations: Giza, Cairo, Independent Arabia, Suez, Pisa, France

Following the Hamas terrorist attack in Israel, to what extent is the war in Gaza jeopardizing the prospect of future peace? Seasoned diplomat Nick Westcott counts the cost.

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☆ Photos show Gaza's Church of Saint Porphyrius, one of the oldest churches in the world, after the complex was damaged by Israeli airstrikes
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Talia Lakritz | Reem Makhoul | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The Saint Porphyrius Greek Orthodox Church in Gaza is one of the oldest churches in the world. The church compound was hit by Israeli airstrikes on October 19, killing at least 18 people. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Saint Porphyrius Greek Orthodox Church in Gaza City, Gaza, is among the oldest churches in the world. "The IDF can unequivocally state that the Church was not the target of the strike," the IDF statement said.

Persons: —, trikes Organizations: IDF, Service, Israel Defense Forces, Jerusalem, Hamas, United Nations, Gaza Ministry, Health Locations: Gaza, Gaza City, Israel

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Buildings erected in Israel since the 1990s have built-in safe rooms to avoid bombs and air strikes. Residents told Insider what they're like, showing spaces with sparse furnishings and barricaded entries. While safe rooms are commonplace in Israel, they're essentially non-existent in Gaza. AdvertisementAdvertisementThis photo taken on Oct. 8, 2023 shows a sparsely-furnished safe room in a building in Jerusalem. There is no place to go when Israel bombs," Diana Buttu, a lawyer and analyst, told Insider.

Persons: they're, —, Chen Junqing, Aisenberg, ACK GUEZ, Sacha Roytman Dratwa, Dratwa, Amir Levy, Gideon Harari, JALAA MAREY, Tahani Mustafa, Richard Hech, Diana Buttu Organizations: Service, Hamas, Israel Defense Forces, Command, Getty, Antisemitism, Jerusalem Post, People, Crisis Group, United Nations Relief, Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, UN Locations: Israel, Gaza, Jerusalem, Xinhua, Tel Aviv, AFP, Lebanon, Palestine

☆ A community activist in Gaza said people are 'just waiting to die' because they can't escape Israel's counterattacks
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( Sonam Sheth | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

As Israeli forces intensify their counterattack on the Gaza Strip, civilians in the area have grown increasingly desperate and uncertain about their survival. "But, in fact, there is no safe place at all in the Gaza Strip." In addition to launching airstrikes and rocket attacks on the Gaza Strip, Israel is also now mobilizing for a ground operation that could devastate the civilian population in the region. "And we cannot try to leave the Gaza Strip because there are clashes, and the crossing with Egypt has been attacked," she added. Swirki said that many civilians in Gaza were "shocked" and "horrified" from "the very first hours of the Hamas attack."

Persons: —, Nour Swirki, Israel, Swirki, it's, Yoav Gallant, Reem Makhoul Organizations: Service, Associated Press, Israel Locations: Gaza, Israel, Palestinian, Swirki, Egypt, Rafah

Orsoni has been crafting colored glass mosaics for 135 years. Today, it's the only historical furnace permitted to operate in the city of Venice.

Persons: Orsoni Locations: Venice

At 106, Apo Whang-od is the oldest known person practicing batok, a traditional tattooing technique that dates back 1,000 years in the Philippines. These tattoos were once badges of honor to warriors who protected the land. But centuries of colonization from the West made this art nearly obsolete. For more information on Spiritual Journey Tattoo, visit its website.

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Artisans have been producing traditional olive oil soap at Masbanat Awaida for over 140 years. A century ago, there were dozens of soap factories like this in Tripoli, Lebanon. Today, Masbanat Awaida is the only one remaining.

Persons: Awaida Locations: Tripoli, Lebanon

☆ An Iraqi historian was slain after being labeled a spy on Facebook. Exclusive emails show catastrophic delays in removing threatening posts.
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-21 | by ( Tekendra Parmar | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Hisham al-Hashimi reached out to his friend Aws al-Saadi, a Meta Trusted Partner, to ask him to take down posts endangering his life. "One of the reasons for his killing was Meta," al-Saadi told Insider. "Mainly because they assumed that the slow response times had to do with a high volume of cases." Aws al Saadi, a Meta trusted partner, outside the Erbil Citadel in Iraq. Internews hopes this might help create a trusted-partner channel with improved communication, more transparency, and faster response times.

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Parchment is one of the most durable writing materials in the world. The ancient material was invented more than 2,000 years ago but almost went extinct after the Middle Ages. At 92, İsmail Araç is one of the last artisans in the world still making it by hand. The ancient paperlike material was invented more than 2,000 years ago in Turkey but almost went extinct after the Middle Ages. At 92, İsmail Araç is one of the last artisans in the world still making it by hand.

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Musa Jaiteh has been using only natural dyes to make his tie-dyed fabrics for 35 years. But since the 1960s, artisans have been replacing natural ingredients for imported chemical dyes. Natural dyes from kola nuts and indigo have been used to make tie-dye in Gambia for generations. But more and more artisans have been replacing these traditional ingredients with imported chemical dyes. Today, Musa Jaiteh is the last artisan in his town in Gambia still using only natural dyes and traditional techniques.

M&S Schmalberg has been handcrafting custom fabric flowers in Manhattan since 1916. Its flowers have been worn by celebrities like Beyoncé, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Rihanna. But since the 1950s, competition from overseas manufacturers has made it difficult for them to stay afloat. But competition from overseas flower manufacturers has made it difficult to stay afloat. For more information, visit the M&S Schmalberg website or Etsy shop.

Women in West Bengal, India, have been weaving jute into mats for generations. Many Rajbanshi women depend on the craft to make their livelihoods. But mass-produced mats are flooding the market and threatening to put them out of business. Loading Something is loading. But mass-produced mats are flooding the market and threatening to put them out of business.

Prateep Rodpai is one of the few Khon mask-makers in Thailand. Khon is a traditional Thai dance that's been practiced since the 15th century. Top editors give you the stories you want — delivered right to your inbox each weekday. Loading Something is loading. Khon is a traditional Thai dance form that's been practiced since the 15th century.

The Sitarmakers of Miraj, India, have been crafting musical instruments out of pumpkins for almost 200 years. They are known for making the tanpura, a string instrument used by classical singers. But lately, cheaper electronic instruments have been threatening their business. They are known for making the tanpura, a string instrument used by classical singers to find the perfect tone. The family gained a reputation for high-quality handmade instruments over seven generations.

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People across Africa have used shea butter for skin and hair care, food, and medicine for at least 700 years. Shea butter-making has been the only source of income for many women in Ghana for centuries. Deforestation and competition from bigger companies are threatening the livelihoods of the women and their families. People across Africa have used it for skin and hair care, food, and medicine for at least 700 years. We traveled to Ghana to find out how despite the challenges, this group of women artisans is still standing.

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