Israel's conspiracy to invade Nasser's Egypt
28 January 2015
A new edition of Avi Shlaim’s book on the 1956 invasion of Egypt is solid, but not much has been updated. Read more about Israel's conspiracy to invade Nasser's Egypt
Art, Music & Culture
Why Israel will never control Palestinian minds
8 January 2015
A new book describes how Israel tries — and fails — to quell resistance. Read more about Why Israel will never control Palestinian minds
Rebel songs to rap: the history of Palestine's music
22 December 2014
Three new books help dispel many Western myths about music and culture in the Middle East. Read more about Rebel songs to rap: the history of Palestine's music
Understanding why scholars get silenced for defending Palestinian rights
19 December 2014
Two new books provide valuable insight into why freedom of speech can be suppressed at American universities. Read more about Understanding why scholars get silenced for defending Palestinian rights
"Siding with life in the face of death": photographer captures siege on Palestinians in Syria
17 December 2014
An award-winning young Palestinian photographer reflects on life in the war-torn refugee camp in Syria. Read more about "Siding with life in the face of death": photographer captures siege on Palestinians in Syria
Bombast with a side of bleakness in Open Bethlehem film
11 December 2014
Documentary centers on director Leila Sansour’s decision to return to the hometown she once resented. Read more about Bombast with a side of bleakness in Open Bethlehem film
Young Gaza artist bids to enter Guinness Book of Records
Gaza Strip 5 December 2014
Muhammad Mahmoud Quraiqe wants to draw the most portraits ever completed within a week. Read more about Young Gaza artist bids to enter Guinness Book of Records
Palestinian in America: Najib Joe Hakim's "Home Away from Home"
3 December 2014
Photography and audio project shines light on the experience of Palestinians living in the United States. Read more about Palestinian in America: Najib Joe Hakim's "Home Away from Home"
A "post-mortem" on Israeli challenges to Zionism
2 December 2014
Ilan Pappe criticizes those who questioned Israel’s state ideology yet shunned political activism. Read more about A "post-mortem" on Israeli challenges to Zionism
The moral clarity of Richard Falk
14 November 2014
The former UN special rapporteur on Palestine excoriates the pro-Israel bias of The New York Times in his new book. Read more about The moral clarity of Richard Falk