Gaza City 12 March 2014
The Watar Band was formed following Operation Cast Lead, Israel’s murderous assault in late 2008 and early 2009. Read more about Gaza youth defied “smell of death” to form popular band
Jerusalem 5 March 2014
Ramallah-based fashion designers of Ibra wa Khayt use old Palestinian clothing to make modern garments. Read more about Fighting the occupation with a needle and thread
28 February 2014
Allowing refugees to return home has been an essential component to resolving many conflicts, a new collection of essays points out. Read more about A timely reminder that right to return can be implemented
25 February 2014
Wasif Jawhariyyeh’s memoirs indicate that Jews, Muslims and Christians enjoyed good relations before Israel was established. Read more about A bitter-sweet glimpse into what Jerusalem might have been
12 February 2014
Actor Hassan Hassan starred in a remarkable documentary film before his recent death in a Syrian prison. Read more about A poignant tribute to the Palestinians of Yarmouk
11 February 2014
A story about seeking treatment for a toothache is one of the gems in “Gaza Writes Back.” Read more about Gaza's class divisions confronted by young writers
10 February 2014
Harassment of Palestinians resembles “stop-and-frisk” policies targeted towards African Americans. Read more about “This is apartheid”: rapper Jasiri X on visit to Palestine
6 February 2014
“Anarchists Against the Wall” indicates that no neat distinction can be drawn between the government and “ordinary” Israelis. Read more about Can occupiers struggle alongside the occupied?
28 January 2014
The Keepers of Infinite Space conveys the tyranny of Israel’s jails. Read more about Tale of Palestinian family torn apart by prison brought to London stage
3 February 2014
Chloe Ruthven doesn’t appear to have done basic homework for her movie Do-Gooders. Read more about A confused and contradictory film on how foreigners “help” Palestine