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Gaza youth defied “smell of death” to form popular band

Khaled Alashqar 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

US confiscating a quarter of “Holy Land Five” wife’s wages

Aviva Stahl New York City 11 March 2014

Ghassan Elashi’s wife’s garnished wages are the latest example of how far the US is willing to go to silence and scare those involved in Palestinian activism. Read more about US confiscating a quarter of “Holy Land Five” wife’s wages

Palestinian refugees from Syria war left to suffer by Jordan

Hanine Hassan Jordan 10 March 2014

Palestine refugees face a systematic witch-hunt as Jordanian authorities crack down on civilians fleeing a devastating war. Read more about Palestinian refugees from Syria war left to suffer by Jordan

Silicon Valley accord recycles myth of Israel's green record

Charlotte Silver 7 March 2014

Benjamin Netanyahu omitted any reference to theft of Palestinian water resources during his visit to a parched California. Read more about Silicon Valley accord recycles myth of Israel's green record

Visualizing the discrimination faced by Palestinian refugees in Lebanon

Moe Ali Nayel 6 March 2014

Palestinian refugees in Lebanon remain barred from 70 professions. Read more about Visualizing the discrimination faced by Palestinian refugees in Lebanon

How Latino activists are standing up to the Israel lobby

Adriana Maestas and Rania Khalek 6 March 2014

While many Latino leaders choose silence, some activists are forging ties with the Palestine solidarity movement. Read more about How Latino activists are standing up to the Israel lobby

Fighting the occupation with a needle and thread

Yara Hawari 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

The Month in Pictures: February 2014

5 March 2014

A monthly roundup of photographs documenting Palestine, Palestinian life, politics and culture, and international solidarity with Palestine. Read more about The Month in Pictures: February 2014

Palestine activists, labor and environment groups in US unite against Veolia

Charlotte Silver San Francisco 4 March 2014

Palestine solidarity activists have forged a growing coalition with environmental and labor groups to organize against Veolia. Read more about Palestine activists, labor and environment groups in US unite against Veolia

Local Israel boycott part of Gaza’s “resistance mentality”

Joe Catron 3 March 2014

Farmers’ groups in Gaza prepare for Israeli Apartheid Week and a new year of boycott initiatives. Read more about Local Israel boycott part of Gaza’s “resistance mentality”