Nassar Ibrahim of the Alternative Information Center Speaks about the issue of international development aid to the Palestinian people, and the ways it is irrevocably tied to the occupation; quite often, foriegn aid further enhances Israeli control over Palestinians.

It is an industry working in reverse. Tunnels in Gaza are now being used to export goods out of the besieged strip. The smuggling industry has been in decline ever since Israel loosened its trade blockade on Gaza. Now tunnel operators are finding new ways of making money, as Nadim Baba reports.

The third film in the series 'The Business of Occupation' looks at how the Israeli occupation impacts the workers of Nablus.

The frustrations and despair of two import-export agents battling to get their clients' goods in and out of Nablus.

A soap factory and an olive oil business in Nablus deal with the harsh realities of the Israeli occupation and its impact on the economy.

In May 2010, Israel joined the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) despite many international protests and opposition to its accession. Shir Hever, economist at the Alternative Information Center (AIC), spoke to the AIC's Tania Kepler about what the OECD is, what advantages membership in the organization grants Israel and what activists can do now.

The BDS movement: boycott, divestment and sanctions used to put pressure on Israel to respect the rights of the Palestinian people and to end the occupation, is rapidly growing around the world. This video examines the economic aspects of BDS. How did BDS evolve? Can it be an effective tool against Israel? Could it hurt innocent people as well? Why BDS is better or worse than other forms of resistance? Shir Hever, economist with the AIC explains the mechanisms and background of the boycott campaign that affects products produced in Israel.