Tamara Nassar’s blog

Protesters hold up banners on the street.

Jordanian MPs challenge "unconstitutional" Israel gas deal

Tamara Nassar 29 March 2019

Lawmakers, protesters demand end to secrecy surrounding multi-billion dollar deal. Read more about Jordanian MPs challenge "unconstitutional" Israel gas deal

Israel raids Birzeit University, arrests students

Tamara Nassar 28 March 2019

Attack is part of a larger “assault on Palestinian academic institutions.” Read more about Israel raids Birzeit University, arrests students

Israel injures dozens of Palestinian prisoners

Tamara Nassar 27 March 2019

Israel installed devices to block cell phone service for Palestinians in its prisons. Read more about Israel injures dozens of Palestinian prisoners

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Will Madonna play Eurovision in Tel Aviv?

Tamara Nassar 21 March 2019

Billionaire footing superstar’s bill calls himself “ambassador-at-large for Israel.” Read more about Will Madonna play Eurovision in Tel Aviv?

Israeli flag raised in Morocco

Tamara Nassar 14 March 2019

Arab states continue warm embrace of officially backed Israeli athletes. Read more about Israeli flag raised in Morocco

A woman mourns over body of youth wrapped in a Fatah flag.

Israel kills Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank

Tamara Nassar 10 March 2019

Israeli forces shot Tamer Arafat with a live bullet in the head during protests in Gaza. Read more about Israel kills Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank

Walking men carry a body on a stretcher wrapped in a flag

Israeli sniper fatally wounds Gaza child

Tamara Nassar 8 March 2019

Israel declares TV station to be “terrorist organization,” paving way for more attacks on journalists. Read more about Israeli sniper fatally wounds Gaza child

A man raising his hand surrounded by crowds with Bab al-Rahma gate in the background.

Israel intent on shutting Jerusalem holy site

Tamara Nassar 6 March 2019

Settlers make morning raid on Muslim holy site. Read more about Israel intent on shutting Jerusalem holy site

Khalida Jarrar surrounded by supporters.

Khalida Jarrar leaves Israeli jail with "messages of freedom"

Tamara Nassar 2 March 2019

Gaza Palestinians abducted in Egypt four years ago return home. Read more about Khalida Jarrar leaves Israeli jail with "messages of freedom"

Netanyahu to use demolition of Khan al-Ahmar for votes

Tamara Nassar 27 February 2019

Prime minister believes demolition could help him stay in power. Read more about Netanyahu to use demolition of Khan al-Ahmar for votes