Amid bustling streets of Palestinian cities and Jerusalem, commerce thrives under complex challenges. Markets brim with vibrant goods, reflecting resilience and cultural richness. Yet, Israeli security measures and checkpoints impose daily hardships, with traders and shoppers navigating delays and restrictions. These photos capture a dual reality: the vitality of Palestinian trade and the stark presence of military control. Through these scenes, witness a testament to perseverance and the enduring spirit of commerce under occupation.

One of the entry alleys to the Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, July 2013

Hebron, Palestine, August 2013

Old City market place in Hebron, Palestine, November 2013

Muslim quater of the Old City in Jerusalem, July 2013

Jerusalem, July 2013

Time before closure, Old City, Jerusalem, July 2013

Vegetable market, Ramallah, Palestine, July 2013

Old City of Nablus in the West Bank, Palestine, July 2013

Re-seller in Nablus, Palestine, July 2013

City bazar of Hebron, Palestine, August 2013

Al-Qasaba in Nablus, Palestine, November 2013

Hebron Old City, Palestine, August 2013

Covered market place, Nablus, Palestine, November 2013

Old City of Jerusalem, November 2013

Eldery man in one of the main streets of Balata Camp, Palestine, May 2014

Old City of Jerusalem, July 2013

Market place in Nablus, Palestine, November 2013

Man posing in his workshop, Balata Camp, West Bank, May 2014

Boy running home from the grocery store, Balata Camp, Palestine, May 2014

Fresh bread delivery, Balata Camp in the West Bank, May 2014

Tobacco is widely cultivated in the northern West Bank. Nablus market, Palestine, May 2014

Nur Shams Refugee Camp in Tulkarem, Palestine, May 2014

Second-hand appliances sold in Aida Refugee Camp, Bethlehem in the West Bank, May 2014

Dheisheh Refugee Camp near Bethlehem, West Bank, May 2014

Bicycle repair shop in Al Am'ari Refugee Camp in Ramallah, Palestine, May 2014
