28 October 2013
Palestinians in the historic city of Akka have called for resistance to plans to turn their heritage into luxury tourist hotel. Read more about New campaign to save historic Palestinian building
21 October 2013
Palestinian cinema star takes strong stance in new interview: “I was born a Palestinian and will remain a Palestinian.” Read more about Top actor Saleh Bakri rejects Israeli cinema, identity
7 October 2013
Paintings reflect colors used in traditional embroidery. Read more about Show by Palestinian artist Samia Halaby opens in London this week
13 September 2013
A string of upcoming film festivals will highlight Palestine’s actors, writers and directors. Read more about Upcoming film festivals showcase Palestinian creativity
25 August 2013
Respected Palestinian-American artist John Halaka laments the lack of opportunities for American public to see Palestinian artworks Read more about “American curators are cowards when it comes to political art,” says Palestinian artist
19 August 2013
Gaza-born Abdel Bari Atwan is best known for interviewing Osama bin Laden. Read more about Beware of "politicians and their lies," says Palestinian author
13 August 2013
Palestinian Theater company will tour its English-language production of The Island this autumn. Read more about Jenin's Freedom Theater to tour US
2 August 2013
Middle East Monitor has announced the shortlist for its 2013 Palestine Book Award. Read more about Palestine-themed book award shortlist announced
31 July 2013
The London classical music festival is the Palestine Strings’ highest-profile performance yet. Read more about Young Palestinian violinists to play at London Proms
1 July 2013
Khalifeh was awarded the Mohamed Zafzaf Prize for Arabic Literature in a ceremony at the Asilah Cultural Festival in Morocco. Read more about Palestinian novelist Sahar Khalifeh awarded Moroccan literary prize
Sarah is a freelance writer and editor, author of a biography of Leila Khaled and of the Bradt Guide to Palestine, co-editor of A Bird is Not a Stone (a volume of Palestinian poetry translated into the languages of Scotland), and a PhD candidate at the University of Edinburgh. She has worked and traveled in Palestine since 2001.