Israel has imposed a blockade on the strip for nearly a decade. Observers say the Palestinian territory is suffering record levels of unemployment, and more and more people are sliding into abject poverty. AL Jazeera's Tony Birtley reports from Gaza, where ordinary people are coping under extraordinary circumstances. Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: / ajenglish Find us on Facebook: / aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/